高二英语上学期期中试卷试题
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高二英语上学期期中试卷参考
第一部分 听力(共两节，每题1.5分，满分30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秒钟的时间来回来有关小题和阅读下一小题。每段对话仅读一遍。
例：How much is the shirt? A. ￡19.15 B. ￡9.18 C. ￡9.15
答案是C。
1. What does the man want to do?
A. Take photos. B. Buy a camera. C. Help the woman.
2. What are the speakers talking about?
A. A noisy night B. Their life in town. C. A place of living.
3. Where is the man now?
A. On his way. B. In a restaurant. C. At home.
4. What will Celia do?
A. Find a player. B. Watch a game. C. Play basketball.
5. What day is it when the conversation takes place?
A. Saturday. B. Sunday. C. Monday.
第二节(共15小题：每小题1分，满分15分)
请听下面5段对话。每段对话后有几个小题，从题中所给出的A、B、C三个选项种选出最佳选项，并标在试卷的相应位置。听每段对话前，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。每段对话读两遍。
听第6段材料，回答6、7题。
6. What is Sara going to do?
A. Buy John a gift B. Give John a surprise C. Invite John to France
7. What does the man think of Sara’s plan?
A. Funny. B. Exciting. C. Strange.
听下面一段，回答第8至9题
8. Why does Diana say sorry to Peter?
A. She has to give up her travel plan.
B. She wants to visit another city.
C. She needs to put off her test.
9. What does Diana want Peter to do?
A. Help her with her study.
B. Take a book to her friend.
C. Teach a geography lesson.
听下面一段对话，回答第10至12题。
10. Why does the man call the woman?
A. To tell her about her new job.
B. To ask about her job program
C. To plan a meeting with her.
11. Who needs a new flat?
A. Alex. B. Andrea. C. Miranda.
12. Where is the woman now?
A. In Baltimore. B. In New York. C. In Avon.
听下面一段对话，回答第13至16题。
13. What does Jan consider most important when he judges a restaurant?
A. Where the restaurant is.
B. Whether the prices are low.
C. How well the food is prepared.
14. When did Jan begin to write for a magazine?
A. After he came back to Sweden.
B. Before he went to the United States.
C. As soon as he got his first job in 1982.
15. What may Jan do to find a good restaurant?
A. Talk to people in the street.
B. Speak to taxi drivers.
C. Ask hotel clerks.
16. What do we know about Jan?
A. He cooks for a restaurant.
B. He travels a lot for his work.
C. He prefers American food.
听下面一段独白，回答第17至20题。
17. What do we know about the Plaza Leon?
A. It’s a new building. B. It’s a small town. C. It’s a public place.
18. When do parents and children like going to the Plaza Leon?
A. Saturday nights. B. Sunday afternoons. C. Fridays and Saturdays.
19. Which street is known for its food shops and markets?
A. Via Del Mar Street. B. Fernando Street. C. Hernandes Street.
20. Why does the speaker like Horatio Street best?
A. It has an old stone surface.
B. It is named after a writer.
C. It has a famous university.
第二部分 阅读理解(共两节，满分40分)
(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
I travel a lot, and I find out different “styles” of directions e very time I ask “How can I get to the post office?”
Foreign tourists are often confused in Japan because most streets there don’t have names; in Japan, people use landmarks in their directions instead of street names. For example, the Japanese will say to trave lers, “Go straight down to the corner. Turn left at the big hotel and go past a fruit market. The post office is across from the bus stop.”
In the countryside of the American Midwest, there are not usually many landmarks. There are no mountains, so the land is very flat; in many places there are no towns or buildings within miles. Instead of landmarks, people will tell you directions and distances. In Kansas or Iowa, for example, people will say, “Go north two miles. Turn east, and then go another mile.”
People in Los Angeles, California, have no idea of distance on the map; they measure distance in time, not miles. “How far away is the post office?” you ask. “Oh,” they answer, “it’s about five minutes from here.” You say, “Yes, but how many miles away is it?” They don’t know.
It’s true that a person doesn’t know the answer to your question sometimes. What happens in such a situation? A New Yorker might say, ‘Sorry, I have no idea.” But in Yucatan, Mexico, no one answers “I don’t know.” People in Yucatan believe that “I don’t know” is impolite, They usually give an answer, often a wrong one. A tourist can get very, very lost in Yucatan!
21. When a tourist asks the Japanese the way to a certain place they usually _________
A. describe the place carefully B. show him a map of the place
C. refer to recognizable buildings and places D. tell him the names of the streets
22. What is the place where people measure distance in time?
A. Los Angeles. B. New York. C. Kansas. D. Iowa.
23. People in Yucatan may give a tourist a wrong answer ________
A. in order to save time B. so as to be polite C. as a test D. for fun
B
The 14-year-old, Amit Dodani, a talented speaker and persuasive debater at school, suffered as a child from a speech disorder.
He began working with a speech therapist (理疗师) when he was 6 years old, but it was his decision to try out for debate team at the end of seventh grade that helped him most.
“That experience changed my life,” he wrote after his team went on to nationals. “It gave me hope, and helped me see my own true potential.”
Since he launched MynameMystory last year, the site has attracted national and even international attention. Amit’s mom said her son’s website is meant to send a message that no one is alone in their experience, showing how people overcame their challenges and how others can, too.
“The big thing that clicked in Amit was the belief that people are really needed (to help each other) in this country,” she said. “I wasn’t surprised he wanted to do this, because at such a young age he had this spirit in him.”
In addition to the website, Amit also wanted to expand the idea of sharing stories. So he asked his friends and classmates to donate books to distribute to local hospitals. He hoped to collect perhaps 1,000, but in just two weeks, he received more than 2,300 donations.
“There was an absolute connection between the website and books,” Amit said. “But books are something that can really make a difference to someone who is in the hospital and can’t go to school.”
Amit said he’s hoping to organize a large live event for MynameMystory at the end of this year at Chaminade High School in West Hills. Those who shared their stories on the website will be invited to speak and encourage others to share their stories of overcoming challenges.
“We’re hoping for big things,” Amit said. “We have a lot of events planned out for the future. The goal is basically to inspire people in a different way.”
24. What helped change Amit’s speaking ability most effectively?
A. His speech therapist. B. His mother’s care
C. His debating experience. D. His teacher’s efforts.
25. What’s the purpose of Amit’s setting up the website MynameMystory ?
A. To attract national and international attention.
B. To show others how he overcame his challenges.
C. To encourage people to take part in debating.
D. To deliver his idea that people can help each other.
26. Why did Amit decide to donate books to sick children?
A. They are not allowed to visit the website.
B. Website and books have no connection.
C. They shouldn’t be left out in studies.
D. Books have a special influence on them.
27. What’s the main idea of the text?
A. Amit never stops working for his dream.
B. A young boy is helping others in his own way.
C. Don’t ignore the small things in life.
D. MynameMystory helps build up self-confidence.
C
A European Union program is letting blind people experience famous paintings for the first time. It uses three dimensional (3-D) printing to re-create famous paintings so they can be touched.
One painting printed with the new technology is Gustav Klimt’s “The Kiss.” It is a popular attraction at the Belvedere Museum in Vienna, Austria. The painting shows a man and a woman standing in a field filled with flowers. They are wearing gold robes and have their arms around each other. The man leans down to kiss the woman.
Klimt finished the painting in 1908. Until now, people who had trouble seeing could not appreciate the artwork. But thanks to the reproduction they can touch the piece and feel the ridges and depressions. Andreas Reichinger started making 3-D versions of artwork in 2010. He said this reproduction was his most difficult project because the couple’s robes are so detailed.
Dominika Raditsch is a blind museum visitor. She touched the reproduction. As she moved her hands around it she said, ”Exactly, can you see these? There are so many details.“ Raditsch said she can imagine what the original painting looks like when she touches the reproduction. “It’s somehow round. You can feel it. It comes with it. And in many places it’s so smooth. And then I think to myself: it probably shines too!” Raditsch said.
The Belvedere is not the only museum to have 3-D versions of its artwork. Some of the pieces at the Prado, in Madrid, Spain, have reproductions that can be touched. But the piece in Vienna has one special part: it is made with widely available 3-D printing technology. That means one day, blind art fans anywhere in the world could download the source files and print the reproductions themselves.
28. What is ”The kiss”?
A. A European Union project.
B. A popular painting.
C. A 3-D technology.
D. A famous museum.
29. Why did Reichinger say this reproduction was difficult to finish?
A. The painting was reproduced detailedly.
B. The original artwork was made in 1908.
C. Blind art fans can’t download the source.
D. The 3-D technology is not available.
30. How did Raditsch feel when she first touched the reproduction?
A. Awkward. B. Puzzled. C. Excited. D. Nervous.
31. What is the best title for the text?
A. A European Union Program for Museum Visitors
B. 3-D Printing Lets Blind Experience Famous Painting
C. How to Reproduce the World-famous Paintings
D. A Special Museum for Art Fans in Vienna, Austria
D
You are given many opportunities in life to choose to be a victim or creator. When you choose to be a victim, the world is a cold and difficult place. “They” did things to you which caused all of your pain and suffering. “They” are wrong and bad, and life is terrible as long as “they” are around. Or you may blame yourself for all your problems, thus internalizing(内化)your victimization. The truth is, your life is likely to stay that way as long as you feel a need to blame yourself or others.
Those who choose to be creators look at life quite differently. They know there are individuals who might like to control their lives, but they don’t let this get in the way. They know they have their weaknesses, yet they don’t blame themselves when they fail. Whatever happens, they have choice in the matter. They believe their dance with each sacred moment of life is a gift and that storms are a natural part of life which can bring the rain needed for emotional and spiritual growth.
Victims and creators live in the same physical world and deal with many of the same physical realities, yet their experience of life is worlds apart. Victims relish (沉溺)in anger, guilt, and other emotions that cause others---and even themselves---to feel like victims, too. Creators consciously choose love, inspiration, and other qualities which inspire not only themselves, but all around them. Both victims and creators always have choice to determine the direction of their lives.
In reality, all of us play the victim or the creator at various points in our lives. One person, on losing a job or a special relationship, may feel as if it is the end of the world and sink into terrible suffering for months, years, or even a lifetime. Another with the same experience may choose to first experience the grief, then accept the loss and soon move on to be a powerful creative force in his life.
In every moment and every circumstance, you can choose to have a fuller, richer life by setting a clear intention to transform the victim within, and by inviting into your life the powerful creator that you are.
32. What does the word “They” in Paragraph 1 probably refer to?
A. Opportunities and problems. B. People and things around you.
C. Creators and their choices. D. Victims and their sufferings.
33. According to Paragraph 2, creators __________.
A. seem willing to experience failures in life B. possess the ability to predict future life
C. have potential to create something new D. handle ups and downs of life wisely
34. What can we learn from Paragraph 3?
A. Creators and victims are masters of their lives.
B. Creators and victims face quite different things in life.
C. Victims can influence more people than creators.
D. Compared with victims, creators are more emotional.
35. The examples mentioned in Paragraph 4 show that _______________.
A. people need family support to deal with challengers in life
B. strong attachment to sufferings in life pulls people into victims
C. it takes creators quite a long time to get rid of their pains
D. one’s experiences determine his attitude toward life
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 major source of teen stress is school exams，and test anxiety is not uncommon. When you recognize your teen is under stress，how can parents help your teen stay calm before an exam?
Be involved. Parents need to be involved in their teen’s work. 36 What they look for is your presence—to talk，to cry，or simply to sit with them quietly. Communicate openly with your teen. Encourage your teen to express his worries and fears，but don’t let them focus on those fears.
Help them get organized. 37 Together，you and your teen can work out a time-table in which he/she can study for what he/she knows will be on the test.
Provide a calm setting. Help your teen set up a quiet place to study and protect his/her privacy. Give them a nutritious diet. It’s important for your teen to eat a healthy，balanced diet during exam times to focus and do his/her best. 38 If this happens，encourage your teen to eat light meals or sandwiches. A healthy diet，rather than junk food，is best for reducing stress.
39 Persuade your teenager to get some sleep and/or do something active when he/she needs a real break from studying. Making time for relaxation，fun，and exercise is all important in reducing stress. Help your teen balance his/her time so that he/she will feel comfortable taking time out from studying to spend time with friends or rest.
Show a positive attitude. 40 Your panic，anxiety and blame contribute to your teen’s pressure. Make your teen feel accepted and valued for his efforts. Most importantly，reassure your teen that things will be all right，no matter what the results are.
A. A parent’s manner will influence their teen’s emotions.
B. Exam stress can make some teens lose their desire for food.
C. They will only make the situation worse.
D. Encourage your teen not to be nervous.
E. The best thing is simply to listen.
F. Assist your teen in thinking about what he has to study and plan accordingly.
G. Your teen may also make negative comments about themselves.
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，掌握其大意，然后从41─60各题所给的四个选项(A、B、C和D)中选出最佳选项，并在答题卡上将该项涂黑。
I was once in an unusual sociology(社会学) class at Brandeis.Each week we studied the 41____ we interacted with one another, and how we 42____ to anger, envy, attention. We were human lab rats. More often, someone 43 ____crying. I referred to it as the “touchy-feely” course. Mr. Brown said I should be more 44_____.
One day, Mr. Brown said he had an 45______ for us to try. We were to stand, facing away from our classmates and 46______ backward, relying on another student to 47_______ us. Most of us were 48_____ with this, and we couldn’t let go for more than a few inches 49_____ stopping ourselves. We laughed in 50______.
Finally, a thin, quiet girl, whom I noticed almost always wear the same clothes, crossed her arms over her chest, 51______ her eyes and leaned back, just like one of those Lipton tea advertisements 52______ the model dived into the pool.
For a moment, I was 53______ she was going to fall on the floor. At the 54_______ moment, her partner grabbed her head and 55_______ and pulled her up.
“Whoa!” several students yelled. Some 56_______.
Mr. Brown finally smiled.
“You see,” he said to the girl, “ you closed your eyes. That was the 57________. Sometimes you cannot believe what you see, you have to believe what you 58________. And if you’re ever going to have other people 59________ you, you must feel that you can trust them, 60____, even when you’re in the dark, even when you’re falling.”
41. A. behaviour B. ways C. courses D. relationship
42. A. responded B. objected C. stuck D. referred
43. A. went on B. gave up C. put off D. ended up
44. A. skillful B. honest C. open-minded D. energetic
45. A. arrangement B. order C. instruction D. exercise
46. A. jumped B. moved C. fell D. ran
47. A. catch B. pull C. control D. support
48. A. dissatisfied B. uncomfortable C. pleased D. familiar
49. A. before B. after C. while D. until
50. A. surprise B. excitement C. delight D. shame
51. A. fixed B. opened C. closed D. touched
52. A. every time B. as though C. when D. where
53. A. sorry B. shocked C. sure D. puzzled
54. A. unusual B. crazy C. exciting D. last
55. A. shoulders B. attention C. legs D. chance
56. A. wept B. clapped C. laughed D. sighed
57. A. success B. difference C. result D. requirement
58. A. feel B. notice C. hold D. meet
59. A. stand by B. rely on C. believe in D. call for
60. A. however B. too C. though D. therefore
第II卷
第二节(共10小题;每小题1.5分，满分15分)
阅读下面材料，在空白处填入适当的内容(1个单词)或括号内单词的正确形式。
Every four years, millions of people gather in summer 61 (watch) soccer games. This year, the World Cup kicked off on June 14 in Russia.
Specially prepared for the most exciting sporting event, Live It Up, the official World Cup song, was released on May 25. 62 (perform) by US artists Nicky Jam, Will Smith, and Albanian singer Era Istref, the song has a line that goes, "One life, live it up, because we got one life."
With a great melody(旋律)and attractive lyrics, the song stands for "the 63 (excite), the celebration and the unity 64 people all over the world would share during the 2018 World Cup". In fact, the relationship between soccer and music 65 (grow) stronger and stronger since the first official World Cup song came out in 1966. As a newspaper The Telegraph said, "Listening to inspiring music encourages people to take more risks."
One of the greatest soccer 66 (coach), Giovanni Trapattoni, even believes that listening to music can teach players great lessons. "It is the intervals(中间休息), speed, and rhythm 67 help you learn the logical skills you need to read a game." he said.
68 (actual), the right music can make all the difference. As Colombian musician Juanes said, soccer and music have a lot 69 common. "You need your feet for soccer and you need words for music, but they make us think of one and 70 same thing--- passion."
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)
以下短文当中共有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。请你按照答题格式要求进行修改。
增加：在缺词处加一个漏字符号(∧)，并在该词下面写出该加的词。
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。
Locating in the southeast of China,Hangzhou is a beautiful city.Dated back more than 2200 years,Hangzhou cover an area of more than 16,000 square kilometres.In Hangzhou,you can visit the West Lake,its scenery is fascinating.In addition,you can’t miss its culture relics and historical sites,from which you will learn more about excellent Chinese traditional culture.In Hangzhou,the special snacks are famous and visitors from different part of the world think highly of it.
As tourist attraction,Hangzhou attracts a large number of visitors from home but abroad every year. Once you come to China,Hangzhou is a spot you can’t miss it.
第二节 书面表达(满分25分)
假如你是高二(1)班班长李华，为了结合学校开展的“理想教育”活动，学校决定举办一场以“我有一个梦想”为主题的英语演讲比赛。请根据以下提示用英语写一篇演讲稿。内容要点如下：
1)你的梦想
2)说明理由
3)如何实现
注意：1)可根据内容需要适当发挥，使行文连贯：
2)词数：100词左右(演讲开头和结尾语已给出，不计入词数)
Dear fellow students,
I am Li Hua from Class One Senior Two and I am so pleased to share my dream with you here.
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That’s all.Thank you.
英语听力 答案
1---5 ACACB 6—10 BBABA 11---15 BACAA 16---20 BCBCC
英语听力 录音原文
1. Man: I’ve got my camera with me. But am I allowed to take photos here?
Woman: I think so. It doesn’t say you can’t.
2. A: I really like living here in this flat, because it’s so near the centre of town.
B: That’s true. But it gets really noisy at night.
3. A: Hi, Maggie. I’m coming, but it’s snowing and the traffic is moving slowly.
B: Ok, David. Take your time. We’ll wait for you, so we can have dinner together.
4. A: Celia, you see those girls over there? They need another player for a basketball
game. Would you like to join them?
B: Seems like it’s a game for fun. Sure, I’ll be there in a minute.
5. A: I won’t have anything to wear to work on Monday unless I pick up my clothes at
the dry cleaners’.
B: Then you’d better hurry. It closes at noon on Sundays.
A: Oh! I should have gone there on Saturday.
6. A: Alright, Sara, we know that you are planning something big for John’s birthday.
Could you tell us just what you have in your mind?
B: I want to make his birthday a very special event. John has a sister living in France.
And I’ll send her a plane ticket, so that she can be here for his birthday.
A: Boy! What an excellent plan! That’s something special. I can’t have guessed you had some secret plan and were waiting for the right time to tell me.
B: Well, I didn’t want to say anything until I was sure she could come.
7. A: Hey, Peter, I’m sorry!
B: Hi, Diana, what’s wrong?
A: We were going to Hong Kong this weekend, but I’m afraid I can’t go.
B: How come?
A: I have a really big geography test and I have to study for it.
B: We can go next week instead.
A: No, I don’t want to ruin your weekend. You go ahead and please take the book I
bought to my friend Sally. Tell her I have to study all weekend, because I can’t afford
to fail the test.
B: Ok, then I’ll go with them. But it’s a pity you can’t come.
8. A: ( Ring ) Hello, this is Andrea.
B: Hello, Andrea, this is Alex. I have some very good news for you. Miranda was very
satisfied with you and said she’s very much looking forward to working with you.
Isn’t that wonderful? Congratulations dear! How does it feel to be Miranda’s new
assistant? How I imagine that you’re just delighted with this news. So let’s see,
you can start on Monday, right?
A: Umm, well, I don’t think I can start on Monday. I am visiting my father in Baltimore.
And because I don’t live in New York, I’ll need a couple of days to find a flat and buy
some furniture and move my things from Avon.
B: Oh, well then, in that case I suppose Wednesday will be good.
A: Ok, see you then!
9. W: Hello, Mr. Jan Erick Freedman. You’re a frequent traveler. And we also know that
you eat out twice a day. How come you are so fond of eating out?
M: When I got my first job back in 1982 and started travelling, I had no other choice
but to eat out. I found that I felt different due to what I was eating, so I tried to
find places that served food that made me feel good. The secret was the quality
of the food and how well the food was prepared. I made an effort to find good
restaurants as well as nice dishes.
W: How did you manage to make a list of 218 favorite restaurants?
M: I’ve lived in many cities and when I moved back to Sweden from the United
States, people asked me where to go to eat when they went to cities I knew.
I got a lot of ideas. Then I wrote about restaurants for the Swedish club’s
magazine and someone suggested I gather the information about the
restaurants together since I had all the facts about the restaurants I’ve been to.
I started to do that.
W: How do you find restaurants?
M: The best way is to ask the people there. I may talk to people at the street market
or take a walk and look for a place for myself. I never asked a hotel clerk or a taxi
driver. I don’t go to empty restaurants or places with menus difficult to understand.
10.
Man:
At the beginning of the tour, we will start with the most important place in my town
which is the Plaza Leon. The Plaza Leon, which is more than 100 years old, is the
gathering place for young people on Friday and Saturday nights, and for parents and
children on Sunday afternoons. Four streets lead to the Plaza which have white sidewalks and are tree-lined. Hernandes Street, which was named after a famous writer born in
the city, contains all of the food stores, fish markets and vegetable stands. Fernando
Street, which was named after an educator, is where all of the government offices are housed. Via del Mar Street, whose roads are made of stones, is the only street which still has its old surface. Finally we come to the Horatio Street, on which there are two
universities. One of them is the most famous university in my country. That’s why it is
my favorite street of all.
二.阅读： 21-23 C A B 24-27 C D D B 28-31 B A C B 32-35 B D A B
36-40 E F B D A
三.完形：41-45 BADCD 46-50 CABAD 51-55 CDCDA 56-60 BBACB
四. 语法填空(共 1 0小题;每小题 1.5 分，满15分)
61.to watch 62 Performed 63. excitement 64. that/which 65. has grown
66. coaches 67.that 68. Actually 69. in 70. the
五：短文改错
1.locating-located 2.Dated-Dating 3.cover-covers 4.its-whose或its前加and 5.culture-cultural 6.part-parts 7.it-them 8.As后加a 9.but-and 10.删掉it
六：书面表达参考范文
Dear fellow students,
I am Li Hua from Class One Senior Two and I am so pleased to share my dream with you here.My dream is to be a scientist in space exploration.As is known to all,space is to be explored and known to us human beings,so more and more countries are trying their best to have a hand in it because space research can demonstrate a nation’s power and prosperity.
To realize my dream, I firstly should focus on the science cources at school so that I can establish a sound foundation for my further study.Secondly,what I should do is read widely about the recent findings about space to get better preparation about my field.Of course I would choose space research as my major in my favourite university and spare no effort to realize it.
That’s all.Thank you.
关于高二英语上学期期中试题
第I卷(共90分)
一、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
Podcasts (播客)
The B S. Report
Designed for the sports fan with a sense of humor, the B.S. Report is hosted by the sportswriter Bill Simmons. Simmons show is in very loose and free form and it’s not uncommon for him to go almost a whole show without even mentioning sports.
Wait, Wait…… Don’ t Tell Me
One of the most popular Programs on National Public Radio, Wait. Wait... Don’t Tell Me is now available as a podcast. The show is a news program in the form of a game show. Each week a group of humorists and writers join host Peter Sagal in Chicago, where they are quizzed on the weeks most important and funny news stories. Listeners also get to call in to play different news-related games for a prize
The Moth
The Moth is a weekly podcast run by a nonprofit art organization. The show is made up of recordings of “true stories told before a live audience without notes”. Each week. the group releases short 10-20 minute tales told by people from all walks of life. Past Presenters have included writers, comedians, scientists, and even New York City police officers.
Film spotting
Film spotting is a weekly podcast and is a must-listen for any movie fan. The show is focused on movie reviews, but hosts Adam Kempenaar and Matty Robinson do more than just tell their listeners which new movie is worth seeing. They also discuss and examine the film as an art form. The how doesn’t just focus on current movies, either, as the hosts frequently discuss old films as part of theme marathons.
1. If you are a police officer. you can take part in ________.
A. The B.S. Report B. Wait, Wait...Don’t Tell Me
C. The Moth D. Film spotting
2. What do The Moth and Film spotting have in common?
A. They are weekly programs B. They are open to everyone
C. Their hosts tell stories to the listeners. D. They are nonprofit arts organizations
3. Which of the following is TRUE?
A. You can play games in The B. S. Report.
B. People can tell stories in The Moth
C. Adam Kempenaar just tells their listeners old movies.
D. The Moth is available only in New York
B
The Basics of Math—Made Clear
Basic Math introduces students to the basic concepts of mathematics, as well as the fundamentals of more tricky areas. These 30 fantastic lectures are designed to provide students with an understanding of arithmetic and to prepare them for Algebra (代数) and beyond.
The lessons in Basic Math cover every basic aspect of arithmetic. They also look into exponents (指数), the order of operations, and square roots. In addition to learning how to perform various mathematical operations, students discover why these operations work, how a particular mathematical topic relates to other branches of mathematics, and how these operations can be used practically.
Basic Math starts from the relatively easier concepts and gradually moves on to the more troublesome ones, so as to allow for steady and sure understanding of the material by students. The lectures offer students the chance to “make sense” of mathematical knowledge that may have seemed so frightening. They also help students prepare for college mathematics and overcome their anxiety about this amazing—and completely understandable—field of study.
By the conclusion of the course, students will have improved their understanding of basic math. They will be able to clear away the mystery (神秘性) of mathematics and face their studies with more confidence than they ever imagined. In addition, they will strengthen their ability to accept new and exciting mathematical challenges.
Professor H. Siegel, honored by Kentucky Educational Television as “the best math teacher in America,” is a devoted teacher and has a gift for explaining mathematical concepts in ways that make them seem clear and obvious. From the basic concrete ideas to the more abstract problems, he is master in making math lectures learner-friendlier and less scary.
With a PhD in Mathematics Education from Georgia State University, Dr. Siegel teaches mathematics at Central Arizona College. His courses include various make-up classes and a number of lectures for future primary school teachers.
If the course fails to provide complete satisfaction to you, you can easily exchange it for any other course that we offer. Or you can get your money back.
4. What does the course Basic Math mainly cover?
A. Algebra. B. College Mathematics.
C. Arithmetic. D. Mathematics Education.
5. What benefits can students expect from Basic Math?
A. Stronger imaginative ability. B. Additional presentation skills.
C. More mathematical confidence. D. Greater chances of becoming teachers.
6. What can we learn about Professor H. Siegel?
A. He is a guest lecturer at Kentucky Educational Television.
B. He is to deliver 30 lectures in Basic Math.
C. He works in Georgia State University.
D. He specializes in training teachers.
7. Where is the passage most likely to have been taken from?
A. A news report. B. A book review
C. A lesson plan. D. An advertisement
C
Peanuts to This
Proudly reading my words, I glanced around the room, only to find my classmates bearing big smiles on their faces and tears in their eyes. Confused, I glanced toward my stone-faced teacher. Having no choice, I slowly raised the report I had slaved over, hoping to hide myself. “What could be causing everyone to act this way?”
Quickly, I flashed back to the day Miss Lancelot gave me the task. This was the first real talk I received in my new school. It seemed simple: go on the Internet and find information about a man named George Washington. Since my idea of history came from an ancient teacher in my home country, I had never heard of that name before. As I searched the name of this fellow, it became evident that there were two people bearing the same name who looked completely different! One invented hundreds of uses for peanuts, while the other led some sort of army across America. I stared at the screen, wondering which one my teacher meant. I called my grandfather for a golden piece of advice; flip (掷) a coin. Heads—the commander, and tails—the peanuts guy. Ah! Tails, my report would be about the great man who invented peanut butter, George Washington Carver.
Weeks later, standing before this unfriendly mass, I was totally lost. Oh well, I lowered the paper and sat down at my desk, burning to find out what I had done wrong. As a classmate began his report, it all became clear, “My report is on George Washington, the man who started the American Revolution.” The whole world became quite! How could I know that she meant that George Washington?
Obviously, my grade was awful. Heartbroken but fearless, I decided to turn this around. I talked to Miss Lancelot, but she insisted: No re-dos; no new grade. I felt that the punishment was not justified, and I believed I deserved a second chance. Consequently, I threw myself heartily into my work for the rest of the school year. Ten months later, that chance unfolded as I found myself sitting in the headmaster’s office with my grandfather, now having an entirely different conversation. I smiled and flashed back to the embarrassing moment at the beginning of the year as the headmaster informed me of my option to skip the sixth grade. Justice is sweet!
8. What did the author’s classmates think about his report?
A. Controversial. B. Ridiculous. C. Boring. D. Puzzling.
9. Why was the author confused about the task?
A. He was unfamiliar with American history.
B. He followed the advice and flipped a coin.
C. He forgot his teacher’s instruction.
D. He was new at the school.
10. The underlined word “burning” in Para. 3 probably means ________.
A. annoyed B. ashamed C. ready D. eager
11. In the end, the author turned things around ________.
A. by redoing his task B. through his own efforts
C. with the help of his grandfather D. under the guidance of his headmaster
D
Honey (蜂蜜) from the African forest is not only a kind of natural sugar, it is also delicious. Most people, and many animals, like eating it. However, the only way for them to get that honey is to find a wild bees’ nest (巢) and take the honey from it. Often, these nests are high up in trees, and it is difficult to find them. In parts of Africa, though, people and animals looking for honey have a strange and unexpected helper一a little bird called a honey guide.
The honey guide does not actually like honey, but it does like the wax (蜂蜡) in the beehives (蜂房). The little bird cannot reach this wax, which is deep inside the bees’ nest. So, when it finds a suitable nest, it looks for someone to help it. The honey guide gives a loud cry that attracts the attention of both passing animals and people. Once it has their attention, it flies through the forest, waiting from time to time for the curious animal or person as it leads them to the nest. When they finally arrive at the nest, the follower reaches in to get at the delicious honey as the bird patiently waits and watches. Some of the honey, and the wax, always falls to the ground, and this is when the honey guide takes its share.
Scientists do not know why the honey guide likes eating the wax, but it is very determined in its efforts to get it. The birds seem to be able to smell wax from a long distance away. They will quickly arrive whenever a beekeeper is taking honey from his beehives, and will even enter churches when beeswax candles are being lit.
12. Why is it difficult to find a wild bees’ nest?
A. It’s small in size. B. It’s hidden in trees.
C. It’s covered with wax. D. It’s hard to recognize.
13. What do the words “the follower” in Paragraph 2 refer to?
A. A bee. B. A bird. C. A honey seeker. D. A beekeeper.
14. The honey guide is special in the way ________.
A. it gets its food B. it goes to church
C. it sings in the forest D. it reaches into bees’ nests
15. What can be the best title for the text?
A. Wild Bees B. Wax and Honey
C. Beekeeping in Africa D. Honey-Lover’s Helper
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。
Eyesight plays a very important role in our daily life. Every waking moment, the eyes are working to see the world around us. Over forty percent of Americans worry about losing eyesight, but it’s easy to include steps into our daily life to ensure healthy eyes. Here are five suggestions for a lifetime of healthy eyesight:
●Schedule yearly exams. 16 Experts advise parents to bring babies 6 to 12 months of age to the doctor for a careful check. The good news is that millions of children now can have yearly eye exams and following treatment, including eyeglasses.
●Protect against UV rays (紫外线). Longterm stay in the sun creates risk to your eyes. No matter what the season is, it’s extremely important to wear sunglasses. 17
●Give your eyes a break. Twothirds of Americans spend up to seven hours a day using computers or other digital products. 18 Experts recommend that people practice the 20/20/20 rule: every 20 minutes, take a 20second break and look at something 20 feet away.
● 19 As part of a healthy diet, eat more fruits and vegetables each day. Vitamins (维生素) C and E help protect eyesight and promote eye health.
●Practice safe wear and care of contact lenses (隐形眼镜). Many Americans use contact lenses to improve their eyesight. While some follow the medical guidance for wearing contact lenses, many are breaking the rules and putting their eyesight at risk. 20 Otherwise, you may have problems such as red eyes, pain in the eyes, or a more serious condition.
A. Eat your greens.
B. Eye care should begin early in life.
C. They can properly protect your eyes.
D. Stay in good shape by taking more vitamins.
E. Parents usually don’t care about their own eyesight.
F. Always follow the doctor’s advice for appropriate wear.
G. This frequent eye activity increases the risk for eye tiredness.
二、完形填空(共20小题;每小题1.5分，满分30分)
阅读下面短文，从短文后各题所给的四个选项(A、B、C和D)中，选出可以填入空白处的最佳选项。
I am a worrier. I worry from the moment I wake to the moment I sleep.
Around a year ago, I found my worries 21 me clown and down. I needed a way to reduce my 22 and make them disappear. Then a brilliant idea occurred to me. Instead of worrying about whatever 23 itself to my consciousness at any given moment, and unless I had a 24 and urgent worry to deal with. I’d 25 myself to worrying about imaginary things. This new system 26 me quite well for a while 27 the day last month when the captain of the plane I was travelling on failed in his landing 28 at Shannon Airport, because there was “a problem” with the landing gear (起落架). We 29 for a while. Then the captain announced the Issue still couldn’t be solved and that the crew would take us through the 30 for an emergency landing,.
Suddenly my mother’s voice was in my head: “In the 31 of an emergency, put your head between your legs and kiss your ass goodbye.” I laughed silently at my mother’s joke. and I wondered why I wasn’t 32 . I suddenly realized I was experiencing a complete and total absence of worry, as there was absolutely nothing I could do to 33 the problem with the plane.
As the runway rose to meet our planes 34 underbelly (下腹部) and the firefighters 35 to meet us, I felt a strange and beautiful 36 . And as the plane landed perfectly because, as it 37 , the problem was with a sensor and not with the landing gear and people 38 and hugged one another, I realized I wasn’t a 39 at all. The absence of worry I had just experienced was 40 an absence of any possibility of control. So I’m a control freak, wanting to control everything. And now I’m terribly worried about that.
21. A. took B. dragged C. put D. calmed
22. A. joys B. hop C. sorrows D. fears
23. A. presented B. recommended C. contributed D. committed
24. A. secret B. constant C. abstract D. specific
25. A. expose B. reduce C. restrict D. attach
26. A. served B. treated C. inspired D. instructed
27. A. since B. after C. until D. before
28. A. test B. attempt C. rescue D. adventure
29. A. taxied B. dived C. swung D. circled
30. A. requirement B. procedure C. preparation D. arrangement
31. A. gesture B. event C. memory D. light
32. A. thrilled B. amazed C. terrified D. discouraged
33. A. identify B. change C. accept D. explore
34. A. sick B. serious C. soft D. flat
35. A. fled B. marched C. raced D. approached
36. A. excitement B. nervousness C . calmness D. astonishment
37. A. ruled out B. brought out C made out D. turned out
38. A. cheered B. responded C. wept D. complained
39. A. fighter B. worrier C. loser D. commander
40. A. naturally B. strangely C. relatively D. actually
三、单项选择(共20小题;每小题1分，满分20分)
从各题所给的(A、B、C、D)四个选项中，选出最佳选项。
41. The retired President, disabled, is attended throughout his old days by a nurse ________ to guard him.
A. to appoint B. appointing C. appointed D. having appointed
42. It can be disheartening to spend a lot of time preparing a meal only ________ your kids turning their nose up at it.
A. to find B. found C. finding D. having found
43. ________ up with others, we’d better preview the schoolwork in advance and work very hard.
A. Catching B. Caught C. To catch D. Catch
44. ________ in the grade basketball contest for three times recently, Steve looked exhausted.
A. To play B. Played C. To be playing D. Having played
45. When he saw the front cars ________ in the traffic jam, he decided to make a detour (绕路).
A. caught B. to be caught C. be caught D. to catch
46. ________ in school uniforms, the students seem to be in good spirits.
A. Dressed B. To dress C. Dressing D. Having dressed
47. There were many talented actors out there just waiting ________.
A. to discover B. to be discovered C. discovered D. being discovered
48. The audience listened with full attention, ________ to miss any point.
A. not trying B. trying not C. to try not D. not to try
49. ________ from the north side, the beautiful water fall just looks like three fairies with long hair.
A. Viewed B. Viewing C. Having viewed D. To view
50. Only when the teacher walked into the classroom ________ that she had left the speech note at home.
A. she realized B. has she realized C. she has realized D. did she realize
51. At no time ________ in the exam. It was unfair to punish them.
A. they actually cheated B. do they actually cheat
C. did they actually cheat D. they had actually cheated
52. ________ to speak when the audience interrupted him.
A. Hardly had he begun B. No sooner had he begun
C. Not until he began D. Scarcely did he begun
53. Earning money by collecting rent from tenants (房客) is easy and happy, but that’s not ________ we study for.
A. what B. whom C. why D. when
54. —I wonder ________ Mary has made rapid progress in such a short time.
—By working extremely hard every day.
A. where B. how C. why D. if
55. The book tells stories of the earthquake through the eyes of those ________ lives were affected.
A. who B. whose C. whom D. that
56. Remember that there is still one point ________ we must make clear at the conference tomorrow.
A. where B. which C. when D. as
57. The general at last got a chance to visit the village ________ he used to fight, ________ he had been dreaming of for years.
A. that; which B. where; that C. in which; what D. where; which
58. All the scientific evidence ________ that increasing use of mobile phones ________ damaging our health.
A . show; are B. shows; are C. show; is D. shows; is
59. As you can see, between the two main roads ________ the teaching building.
A. stand B. stands C. standing D. are
60. Either your parents or your elder brother ________ to attend the school meeting tomorrow.
A. is B .are C. are going D. have
第II卷(共60分)
四、语法填空(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。
People eat rice all over the world
Rice is believed to have been first grown in China or possibly somewhere else in eastern Asia around 10,000 years ago. The earliest evidence of rice farming comes from a 7,000-year-old site near the lower Yangtze River village of Hemudu in Zhejiang province in China.
Rice is a kind of food which requires much labor. In developed countries, the planting and harvesting is done 61 (most) with machines. 62 , in much of the world, these things are still largely done by hand. It takes one farmer 1,000 to 2,000 working hours 63 (raise) a rice crop on 2.5 acres of land. The fact that rice 64 (need) so much labor means 65 (keep) a lot of the population on the land.
Rice is also a crop 66 need of lots of water. The wet rice 67 (grow) in most of Asia needs hot weather after a period of rain and conditions provided by the Asian 68 (rain) seasons affect many places 69 rice is grown.
Rice straws (稻杆) 70 (leave)in the fields add nutrients (营养物) to the soil after rice is harvested. For the next crop, rice farmers can often enjoy a good harvest by adding little or no fertilizer (肥料).
五、单词拼写(共20题;每小题1分，满分20分)
根据首字母和给出的中文，写出所缺单词的正确形式，每空填限一个词。
71. Keeping balance among all the subjects is really c____________ (有挑战性的) for everyone.
72. The volunteers have c____________ (贡献) their own time to the charity project.
73. The latest Spider-Man spin-off film ‘Venom’ has a____________ (吸引) many Marvel fans.
74. When I travel to my best friend’s city, she will surely meet me at the railway station and a____________ (安排) accommodations for me.
75. The students who have learned this unit p____________ (之前地) have put so much pressure on the others who haven’t.
76. Under the g____________ (指导) of my English teacher, I have revised my article and finally published it on Teens.
77. There is a famous quote in Hemingway’s The Old Man and the Sea going like this, “A man is not born to fail. One can be destroyed, but can not be d____________ (打败).”
78. The girl’s parents have finally a____________ (认可) of her marriage.
79. Reforming the current education system will be a difficult p____________ (过程).
80. How to a____________ (申请) for the top universities is a question that many students are concerned with.
81. My mother is e____________ (熟练的) in cooking delicious meals.
82. I sincerely expect you to write me back at your c____________ (方便).
83. The parents are always asking why our kids take great d____________ (快乐) in playing League of Legends.
84. After graduation, he is still in c____________ (连续不断的) communication with his teachers.
85. I earnestly hope you could be very o____________ (乐观的) about the outcome of this exam.
86. The first peoples known to have s____________ (定居) in England were Celts.
87. After several years’ study, we have a____________ (获得) a good knowledge of English.
88. Although there is no c____________ (治疗) for AIDS, medications have been proved to be highly effective in fighting HIV.
89. Every Sunday, She t____________ (款待) each of the children to an ice-cream.
90. Even if you haven’t met your friends for a very long time, it is still necessary for you to keep them i____________ (告知) of your latest news.
六、短语填空(共10小题;每小题1.5分，满分15分)
从下列方框中选择合适的短语，并用正确形式填空。
从方框内10个短语中选择恰当的短语并用其正确形式填空。
91. The main land of United Kingdom _______________ three parts — Scotland, Wales and England.
92. After seeing all her work come to nothing, she _______________ in tears and felt extremely depressed.
93. My grades in this exam must be very good _______________ the most difficult subject — Math.
94. _______________ standard oral English more will help you improve your English pronunciation in the long run.
95. Be careful! You’ve _______________ a word in that sentence.
96. He _______________ confidence, so he doesn’t dare to speak in public.
97. John Snow found that the two other deaths _______________ the Broad Street outbreak of Cholera.
98. Our teacher probably doesn’t know it, but his kindness to us as kids really _______________ in my life.
99. The proposal (议案) that the teachers’ salaries be increased has been _______________ in a recent government meeting.
100. I’ll be _______________ a new position as head of the Sales Department at an insurance company.
七、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。错误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)不计分。
It was about 6 o’clock in the afternoon when I was walking along the road, heading home from school. The wind blew so hard that, all of sudden, an advertising board by the roadside was blew down to the ground. Before realizing that had happened, I was knocked down by the board. I feel great pain in my legs and could not move. At that moment, a man who ran up to help me. Seen I was badly hurt, he drove me to the hospital immediate. After calling my parents, the man left without leaving my name and address. What I remember is that he is a middle-aged man. I want to finding the man and express my thank.
高二期中考试 英语参考答案
一、阅读理解
1~5 CABCC 6~10 BDBAD 11~15 B BCAD 16~20 BCGAF
二、完形填空
21~25 BDADC 26~30 ACBDB 31~35 BCBAC 36~40 CDABD
三、单项选择
41~45 CACDA 46~50 ABBAD 51~55 CAABB 56~60 BDDBA
四、语法填空
61. mostly 62. However 63. to raise 64. needs 65. keeping
66.in 67. grown 68. rainy 69. where 70. left
五、单词拼写
71. challenging 72. contributed 73. attracted 74. arrange 75. previously
76. guidance 77. defeated 78. approved 79. process 80. apply
81. expert 82. convenience 83. delight 84. constant 85. optimistic
86. settled 87. acquired 88. cure 89. treats 90. informed
六、短语填空
91. consists of 92. broke down 93. apart from 94. Exposing yourself to
95. left out 96. is lacking in 97. were linked to 98. makes a difference
99. put forward 100. taking up
七、短文改错
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高二英语上学期期中联考试卷
第一部分：听力(共两节;满分 30 分)
做题时，先将答案标在试卷上。录音内容结束后，你将有两分钟的时间将试卷上的答案转涂到答题 卡上。
第一节(共 5 小题;每小题 1.5 分，满分 7.5 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。
例：How much is the shirt?
A. £ 19. 15 B. £ 9. 15 C. £ 9. 18
答案是 B。
1. What does the woman mean?
A. Martha will be late. B. Martha won't come. C. Martha will come on time.
2. Where does the conversation probably take place?
A. In a library. B. In a store. C. In a hotel.
3. Why does the man like his new job?
A. He can make use of what he has learned.
B. He can learn a lot from the new job.
C. He has more free time and higher pay.
4. Why will Mr. and Mrs. White go to New York?
A. To make money. B. To celebrate their wedding. C. To have a holiday.
5. What are the two speakers mainly talking about?
A. Shopping B. Choosing courses C. History
第二节(共 15 小题;每小题 1.5 分，满分 22.5 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、7 题。
6. Why does the man call the woman?
A. To find a family doctor. B. To ask someone to repair his roof. C. To find a babysitter. I7. What does the woman probably mean at last?
A. The man should ring later.
B The man should come to the company. C The man should wait for a call.
听第 7 段材料，回答第 8、9 题。
8 How did the woman feel the first time she spoke English to a foreigner?
A. Quite excited. B. Quite frightened. C. Quite nervous.
9. What did the woman want to do?
A. Chat with a foreigner. B. Practice her spoken English. C. Get to the nearest subway station.
听第 8 段材料，回答第 10 至 12 题。
10. Why was the man unsatisfied with the game?
A. The scores were too close. B. Some players played poor. C. It lasted too long.
11. Who cheered for the Tigers?
A. Eric B. Steve C. Bill
12. What was the one thing the man said he enjoyed?
A. His friends’ performance. B. Supporting his team. C. Eating some food.
听第 9 段材料，回答第 13 至 16 题。
13 What does the man usually do in the holidays?
A. Stay with his parents. B. Have a further education. C. Take part-time jobs. 14 What do we know about the woman?
A. She is a top student. B. Her parents are rich. C. Her flat is free.
15. How many jobs did the man take last Christmas?
A. Two. B. Three. C. Four.
16. Why does the man share a flat with two other boys?
A. It is cheap. B. It is safe. C. It is large.
听第 10 段材料，回答第 17 至 20 题。
17. When do most Americans feel they are poor?
A. When they don’t have their own house. B When they can't fly frequently.
C. When they don’t have a car.
18. What public transportation is good in the USA?
A. Buses. B. Trains. C. Planes.
19. What is the most important reason that cars are popular in the USA?
A. The USA is a large country.
B. Public transportation is not excellent.
C. Americans like to be independent.
20. What will be the real solution to the shortage of gas for Americans?
A. Americans should explore for oil instead of gas for cars.
B. Inventing a new kind of car which does not need much gas.
C. Americans should try to take the public transportation to travel around.
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
Many people are traveling abroad for vacation. If you’re among them, are you satisfied with the places you’ve chosen to stay? Get inspired to make your next booking with these amazing hotels from around the world.
The Bolivian hotel, Bolivia
It is the first in the world with walls made entirely from salt. The hotel was built from 1 million 14-inch salt blocks and has a total of 42 rooms.
Skylodge Adventure Suites in Cusco, Peru
The room hangs above a 13,000-foot drop and has a view of a beautiful valley. Each suite, measuring 24 feet in length and 8 feet in height, features four beds, a dining area, solar-powered lighting and a private bathroom.
The Crane hotel in the Netherlands
The Crane Hotel Faralda, which took four years to build, has been transformed from an old industrial crane into a state-of-the-art place to stay in Amsterdam.
It means guests get a different view each night as a wind vane allows the crane to very gently turn in the breeze. The crane also has a panoramic lounge and a spa pool located on the top deck that can be hired out for events.
Phoenix House
This tiny one-bedroom house is rested at the base of the world’s largest and most active volcano in Hawaii.
The spectacular location of the 450-square foot, solar-powered tiny house allows views of the ocean, while the 100-foot waterfall of lava flowing into the ocean at one ton a minute is just four miles away.
21. What makes The Bolivian hotel special?
A. It has only one room. B. The building material of its walls.
C. It is on the most active volcano. D. You can take a bath there.
22. If you want to experience changing views at night, which hotel will you choose?
A. The Bolivian hotel B. Phoenix House
C. The Crane hotel in the Netherlands D. Skylodge Adventure Suites in Cusco, Peru
23. In Phoenix House, you can
A. take a bath in it. B. have a good view of the valley and the waterfall.
C. get some knowledge about industry. D. experience staying near the active volcano.
24. What feature do the hotels have in common?
A. They can hold many people at the same time.
B. They are on the same continent.
C. They are all amazing hotels in the world.
D. They are all in travelling resorts.
B
“Learning Chinese is growing popular in the United States.” Doty said. She was pleasantly surprised to find in the Chinese Bridge competition that many people of her age were learning Chinese, with many of them speaking more fluently than she does.
"Although it is difficult with some of the grammar structures because it is very different from English, it is really worth it and you can use it a lot in the world," said Doty, whose Chinese name is Huang Qiuyue.
Hoffs also shared her opinion. "Many people have recognized that they should have got on this train earlier.... It is still a rather unique skill.
"I believe that in a time when skills are scarce ... the people who do possess that unique perspective and unique connection with China will be more highly valued," she said, adding that studying Chinese also gave her an edge in her university admission.
She said her main essay submitted to Stanford was about how she chose her Chinese name and what that name meant to her.
"Choosing that name helps me better understand myself. I chose Jiang because when I traveled to Lijiang, I just fell in love with it. I chose Mingxi to express my desire for greater clarity and to live a clearer and more thoughtful life," she said.
According to the nonprofit US-China Strong Foundation, about 500,000 students in the United States
are currently learning Chinese, twice the number of 2017.
"People in the San Francisco Bay Area see the value in learning a second language. As Chinese is the most-spoken language in the world, they can foresee that by learning this language, there will be doors for them in their future careers," said Wong, the San Francisco educator.
25. What does Hoffs mean in the third paragraph?
A. People have regretted missing the train.
B. people realize that they should have arrived at the station earlier.
C. Many people think they should start to learn Chinese earlier.
D. Learning Chinese is difficult, and it is just a common skill.
26. According to Wong, what can we predict?
A. More and more people will start to learn Chinese.
B. people who learn Chinese well will have a brighter future.
C. Many people just learn Chinese as a second language.
D. Chinese will be the most widely spoken language in the world.
27. What is the main idea of the passage?
A. Learning Chinese is increasingly popular in US.
B. Learning Chinese needs unique skills.
C. Chinese is valuable to people’s careers.
D. People are learning Chinese through the Chinese Bridge competition.
C
Great civilizations dating back to the Egyptian empire, the Han Dynasty and the Roman Empire have all used trade routes as part of their economy. Perhaps the most famous ancient trade route known today was “The Silk Road”. The recent BRI (Belt and Road Initiative) mirrors this in many ways. It’s a way to connect the vast continents of Europe, Africa, and Asia in a similar manner as the ancient Silk Road did for the purpose of trade.
Trade between all the countries proposed in the BRI is possible today. But the BRI will make trade more efficient through newly built roads, railways, and shipping ports. The proposed infrastructure(基础设施) is through mutual(双方的) agreement, not through threats of military intervention. If a country
does not want to participate, they can simply refuse. It is their decision.
Could the BRI eventually become sort of an Interstate Highway System for the continents and countries of Europe, Africa, and Asia? Nobody can predict the future but it seems like a possibility. In the near term the BRI seems to consist primarily of railways and shipping lanes but there appears to be highways being built alongside in many cases. Besides, railways can be more efficient ways for people to travel than by motor car. Either way, the BRI would open up more travel and tourism as a result of its primary purpose of trade in the near term.
One of the most impressive parts of the BRI, in my eyes, is that it aspires(追求) to be a peaceful
expansion between nations of open trade. China is spearheading the project with the assistance of the Asian Infrastructure Investment Bank (AIIB) ( 亚投行) . The AIIB is also an economic endeavor of financial cooperation among most, if not all, the countries involved with the planning of the BRI.
Opening cooperative trade routes can come at a better time for China and the rest of Asia, Europe, and Africa. The result will be a massive infrastructure program that will cover most of Asia, parts of Europe and parts of Africa, which will enable free trade across these three continents.
28. What does the underlined word mean in the first paragraph?
A. changes B. reflects C. differs D. separates
29. Which of the following is NOT true about the BRI?
A. The BRI can improve the efficiency of trade.
B. In the near term, the BRI consists mainly of railways and shipping lanes.
C. The expansion of the BRI is through threats and military forces.
D. Any country can join the BRI if it wants to.
30. What does the author think of the AIIB?
A. It only offers assistance to China. B. It is a part of the BRI.
C. It is the financial cooperation among few countries. D. China is playing an important part in it.
31. The attitude of the author towards the BRI is .
A. optimistic B. pessimistic C. objective D. skeptical
D
The commercialization(商品化) of 5G technology is on the way. Test results of the third phase of China's 5G technology research and development are scheduled to be released on Sept 28. On the basis of the results three major telecommunications operators, including China Mobile, China Telecom and China Unicom, will start to build scaled experiment networks.
China Mobile plans to build over 100 5G base stations in Shanghai, Hangzhou, Guangzhou, Suzhou and Wuhan to test key functions and performance in 2018 and start 5G application in nine areas in 2019.
The new network is expected to be 10 times faster than 4G and will support superfast movie downloads, self-driving cars and the streaming of virtual reality (VR) games.
Building core components(核心部件), especially self-developed chips, is a challenge for China's 5G
technology development.
The number of 5G users is predicted to reach 4 million in China by 2020 and increase to 428 million by 2025, according to the China Academy of Information and Communications Technology.
The emerging(新兴的) 5G mobile communications technology is expected to generate $3.5 trillion
of output and 22 million jobs in the global telecom industry by 2035, according to a Qualcomm report.
32. According to the first paragraph, we can infer
A. China has made great progress in 5G technology research.
B. Telecommunication’s operators have built large scales of networks.
C. China plays an important role in world’s technology.
D. People can use the 5G mobile phones now.
33. With the technology of 5G, you can
A. have many applications in your phone in the year 2019.
B. don’t need to download films or songs.
C. drive a car without a license.
D. play VR games fluently.
34. Which of the following statements is True about 5G technology?
A. Many 5G base stations have been built at present.
B. China has no core opponents, and developing chips by her is impossible.
C. The number of 5G users will increase year by year.
D. 5G technology can be applied to many different fields now.
35. What is the advantage of the 5G mobile communications technology?
A. It has more applications than 4G now.
B. It will make China a superpower.
C. It will have more users than any other way of communication.
D. It will bring a good profit and job chances.
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答案。选项中有两项为多余选项。
Children's eyesight is becoming an increasing concern for many Chinese parents. Most of Chinese students are shortsighted and wear spectacles. 36 ?
It has nothing to do with genes. It is because of poor lifestyle choices. Too few hours spent outdoors, too many spent in poorly lit rooms. They think the brighter the light, the better for their eyes; or the light is too dim. 37 . Eyes need good illumination with shade, so the eyes can constantly adapt.
They also blame 'four-eyes' on Tencent. 38 . I have seen many zombie youngsters with their eyes glued to their mobiles while crossing busy streets.
There has been plenty of research done about this problem. Most state the main reason for poor eyesight is a lack of vitamin D, or sunlight. 39 , because they are either at school or at home studying. The short period of outside PE is not enough to get a “good dose” of sunlight.
All parents must play closer attention to this serious issue of poor eyesight. It only adds to the already enormous burden shouldered by Chinese students. 40 , charity organizations should be formed to assist them. Please don't let this simple health issue go ignored.
A. People with good eyesight do not need to take any corrective measures.
B. They play too many games
C. In either case, the eyes are strained and ruined early
D. For students who are too poor to afford eyeglasses
E. How can you learn if you can't see properly
F. Almost all Chinese kids hardly ever see sunlight
G. Why do so many Chinese children wear glasses
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，从短文后各题所给的四个选项(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。
One school after another has published their weekly schedule for the new term, with "sports lessons" 41 quite a high percentage of the schedules.
"The sports teacher is ill today. Let's change the sports lesson to mathematics." For many in their 30s even 20s, this sentence must be one of the most frequently heard 42 in school. It was repeated so many times that the sports teacher was 43 called "the most 44 teacher".
Sports lessons were often 45 from the 1990s to recently. For many, sports lessons "existed only on the 46 ".
But now educators and parents have realized that sports are 47 to the healthy growth of children. Sports make students stronger and more focused, and prepares them 48 the tougher challenges ahead.
Recent reports say sports lessons account for 8 of the 30 classes in the 49 schedule of a primary school in Nanjing, Jiangsu province.
Students also need ample( 足够的) sports equipment to play sports. But the 50 of proper sports
equipment and facilities in the central and western provinces and regions remains a 51 to primary and middle schools.
Schools also need more 52 sports teachers. In the primary school in Nanjing, for example, mathematics teachers 53 football and basketball lessons to the students 54 a lack of professional sports teachers.
55 , the higher authorities should 56 the current examination-oriented 57 system, and provide more funding for the education and sports sectors so that more professional sports teachers can be trained, proper sports 58 can be provided for all schools, and primary schools can 59 children to play more 60 games.
41. A. occupying B. keeping C. taking D. making
42. A. causes B. excuses C. expressions D. opinions
43. A. formally B. ironically C. seriously D. jokingly
44. A. unpopular B. unhealthy C. unimportant D. inactive
45. A. ignored B. taken C. known D. left
46. A. wall B. thought C. imagination D. schedule
47. A. unnecessary B. essential C. special D. possible
48. A. with B. to C. for D. in
49. A. daily B. monthly C. yearly D. weekly
50. A. lack B. abundance C. amount D. scale
51. A. possibility B. challenge C. advantage D. chance
52. A. amateur B. voluntary C. professional D. various
53. A. provide B. receive C. give D. supply
54. A. due to B. thanks to C. contribute to D. devote to
55. A. Moreover B. However C. Meanwhile D. Therefore
56. A. reform B. exchange C. cancel D. abandon
57. A. sports B. check C. education D. study
58. A. teacher B. equipment C. event D. place
59. A. allow B. force C. prevent D. keep
60. A. indoor B. easy C. outdoor D. difficult
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(一个单词)或括号内单词的正确形式。
When you travel to China, you may find that the restaurants only serve you with hot water, and cold water is provided only if you 61 (special) order it. Why Chinese people are fond of hot water? Do Chinese people only drink hot water?
Some people say that their parents taught them to drink hot water when having meals, because mixing cold liquids 62 hot meals is bad for the stomach. Chinese 63 (meal) are almost all warm! Cold food like Salad is not commonly 64 (see) in Chinese dishes.
Some other people may explain further into the “science” behind it, 65 (say) that cold liquids can solidify the food in your stomach, and that might lead to digestive problems, while on the contrary hot water is helpful for 66 (digest).
Also, tap water in China is not edible. You need to boil it first 67 (remove) the harmful germs inside.
It is believed by Chinese people 68 when you are sick, drinking hot water helps you get better. And for girls in their periods, Chinese people also think drinking hot / warm water will help them relieve.
Most people, though, will probably give you 69 same answer, whenever they see you feel 70 (comfort). Drinking hot water is good for your health!
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：在错的一词下划一横线，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。
Last summer, I went to the Yunnan for vacation together with some friends. We arrive just in time to join their Water Splashing Festival. It is celebrating by all the minority people, as well as by the Hans which have settled there. All of us gathered in a large open square, with small basin of water in our hands. Six young men wove his way through the crowd in a large circle, dance gracefully while beating their drums. Everybody joined in the ceremony, and water flew merry from all sides. In a short while, we were all wet from head to foot. How a great experience!
第二节:书面表达(满分 25 分)
假定你是李华，党的十九大报告中提出了乡村振兴战略后，你的家乡发生了很大的变化。请 你根据以下提示，给你的朋友 Peter,写一封短信介绍你的家乡并邀请他来参观。
要点如下：
1、 为了方便人们的出行，村里修建了宽阔的通村公路;
2、青山环绕，果树成林。村里的环境越来越好;
3、配备了运动设施，建立了图书馆，连通了网络，给人们的物质生活和精神生活提供了条件。
注意：1、词数 100 左右。
2、可以适当增加细节，使行文连贯。
3、开头和结尾已为你写好，不计入总词数。 参考词汇：
实施乡村振兴战略 implement the Rural Revitalization Strategy
Dear Peter,
Our country is implementing the Rural Revitalization Strategy. So my home village has changed a lot.
Look forward to your visit!
Faithfully yours, Li Hua
英语参考答案：
第一部分 听力
1—5 CBACB 6—10 BCCCB 11—15 ACCBA 16—20 ACCCB
第二部分 阅读理解
21-24 BCDC 25—27 CBA 28—31 BCDA 32—35 ADCD 36—40 GCBFD
第三部分 英语知识运用
41—45 ABDBA 46---50 DBCDA 51---55 BCCAD 56---60 ACBAC
61. specially 62. with 63. meals 64. seen 65. saying
66. digestion/digesting 67. to remove 68. that 69. the 70. uncomfortable
第四部分
第一节：短文改错
第一句 \the
第二句 arrive—arrived; join ∧in their
第三句 celebrating—celebrated; which—who
第四句 basin—basins
第五句 his—their; dance—dancing
第六句 merry—merrily
第七句 How—What
第二节：书面表达
One Possible Version
Dear Peter,
Our country is implementing the Rural Revitalization Strategy. So my home village has changed a lot. Now let me tell you more about the changes.
A main road has been built to my village, which is very convenient for people to go out. Surrounded by green mountains and fruit trees, my village looks more beautiful than it used to be. With the sports equipment in the village, people can take exercises regularly to keep fit. There is also a small library, which gives villagers an access to knowledge they need in their farm work and enriches their daily life. Moreover, Internet has extended to my village, so people can do online shopping now.
All in all, my home village is becoming a more beautiful and comfortable place to live in.
Look forward to your visit!
Faithfully yours,
Li Hua
听力材料：
Text1
M: I wonder if Martha will really come at 7: 00. She said she would.
W: Don’t worry. Martha always keeps her word.
Text2
M: This is a very expensive watch, but I’ve had trouble with it ever since I bought it. I insist on seeing the manager.
W: Actually, there is no need for that, sir. I can give you another watch just like this one.
Text 3
W: I heard that you got a new job. How do you like it?
M: Oh, it's definitely better than the job I used to have. The best thing is that I can use what I learned at my old job in this new job.
Text4
M: Did you hear that Mr. and Mrs. White have booked a room at one of the best hotels in New York? They are going to stay there for a week.
W: Yes, they made a lot of money last month, so they want to enjoy life a bit.
Text5
W: Hey, Tony! Have you made up your mind about your courses?
M: No. I’m still shopping around, looking at various classes.
W: What about Professor Ford's Ancient History course?
M: Yes, I hear it's an easy “A”.
Text6
W: Hello. Family Service Company. Can I help you?
M: Yes, please. I’m phoning about the roof of my house. There is a hole in my roof and it leaks heavily on rainy days. What should I do?
W: I’ll ask the workman to call you back. Could you give me your address, please?
M: Yes, it’s No.20 Jefferson Avenue, Boston.
W: And your telephone number?
M: It's240-3602.
W: And your name?
M: Henry Smith.
W: Right. The workman will call you back as soon as he is able.
Text 7
M: How did you feel the first time you spoke English to a foreigner?
W: Nervous. I felt very nervous.
M: Really? Why did you feel nervous?
W: It was many years ago in New York City. I was asking a man on the street how to get to the nearest subway station. I was worried that I might not be able to make myself understood. So I said every word slowly and clearly.
M: Did he understand you?
W: He nodded and smiled, but did not reply. So I repeated even more slowly what I had said.
M: Did he reply this time?
W: Yes, he said slowly and clearly, "Sorry, I…no… English.”
Text8
W: How was the game, Bill? Did you enjoy it?
M: No, it was not interesting at all.
W: That’s too bad. Football games are usually exciting.
M: Not last night. Some of the players didn’t know what they were doing. In fact, one of them was just terrible.
W: Which team won?
M: The Tigers ---they won the game 3-1.
W: Were you happy about the score?
M: No, I was cheering for the losing team.
W: What about Eric and Steve? Which team did they support?
M: Well. Eric was for the Tigers, but Steve was for the Lions.
W: Then at least one of you liked the game.
M: Yes, and all of us enjoyed the food. I had a big box of popcorn and some great ice cream.
Text9
M: Excuse me. Are you a college student?
W: Yes, I am. What about you?
M: Me, too. Forgive my asking you, but do you have to take a part-time job during the holiday?
W: No, I don t have to if I don’t want to. My parents run a big company, so I get money from them. What about you? Do you take part-time jobs during the holidays?
M: Well, last Christmas I did for two weeks as a postman and also as a door-to-door salesman. Then in the summer I spent four weeks picking fruit, and I did a bit of babysitting.
W: Can you get enough money to finish your education by taking part-time jobs?
M: Of course not. But I m a top student and I can get a scholarship from college.
W: Where do you live then?
M: I share a flat with two other boys. It's not large but the rent is quite low.
W: That’s not bad. Uh, here’s my phone number. Call me if you have any problems.
M: Thanks a lot
Text10
Cars are an important part of life in the USA. Without a car, most people feel that they are poor.
There are three reasons the car has become so popular in the USA. First of all, the country is a large one and Americans like to move around in it. The car provides the most comfortable and cheapest form of transportation. The second reason is the fact that the USA has never really developed an efficient and inexpensive form of public transportation. Though there is a good system of air service provided, it is too expensive to be used frequently. The third reason is the most important one. The American sense of independence is what really makes cars popular. Americans don’t like to wait for a bus or a train or even a plane. A car gives them the freedom to schedule their own time.
However, though cars are so popular in America, the gas shortage has caused a big problem for Americans. The real solution will have to be a new kind of a car, one that does not use so much gas.
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