第一学期高二期中考试试题
在高考的是英语是和语文数学占一样的分数的，可见是很重要的，今天小编就给大家整理一下英语高二英语，希望大家来学习哦
表达高二英语上学期期中试题
第一部分 听力(共两节，满分30分)
第一节(共5个小题;每小题1.5分，满分7.5分)
请听下面5段对话，选出最佳选项。
1. where does the talk take place?
A.In a shop B.In a restaurant . C.In a bank
2.What can we learn from the talk?
A.The man will return the magazine. B.The woman will buy a new magazine
C.The magazine is gone
3.What’s the man doing now?
A.watching TV B.Waiting for the weather report C.Waiting for someone
4.Who probably knows the exat place of the supermarket?
A.Anna. B.Julie C.Lily
5.When will the speakers go to the museum?
A.On Friday. B.On Saturday C.On Sunday.
第二节(共15小题;每小题l。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至7题。
6. Why are the Blacks moving to Australia?
A.Mr.Black has found a new job there
B.They have many friends there.
C.Mrs.Black wants to teach there.
7.What will Mrs.Black become after moving there?
A.A teacher. B.A housewife. C.A clerk.
听第7段材料，回答第8、9题。
8.When will the woman go abroad?
A.In ten weeks. B .In March C.In May
9.What does the woman feel about studying abroad?
A.A little worried B.Very excited . C.Unhappy
听第8段材料，回答第10至12题
10.Why is Tony going to Paris?
A.on business B.For his summer holiday
C.to see his friends.
11.When will Tony go to Linda’s home?
A.On Tuesday afternoon. B.On Saturday afternoon.
C.On Sunday afternoon.
12.what can we learn about Linda’s husband?
A.He will be out on Sunday afternoon.
B.He will be out on Saturday afternoon.
C.He has to be out on Sunday morning.
听第9段材料，回答第13至16题。
13.What’s the woman’s mother like?
A.She is humorous(幽默) B.She is gentle.
C.She is quiet.
14.What does the woman have?
A.An older sister and an older brother.
B.Two younger brothers.
C.A younger sister and an older brother
15.Who is similar to the woman’s mother?
A.the woman. B.the woman’s brother.
C.The woman’s sister.
16.What’s the woman’s sister now?
A.A.nurse. B.A docter. C.An engineer.
听第10段材料，回答第17至20题。
17.How many aspects(方面)of the United Kingdom does the man refer to(提及)?
A.two. B.three. C.Four.
18.Which of the following is NOT a historical monument(古迹)?
A.Windsor castle. B.The Tower of London.
C.The National Gallery.
19.which of the film is NOT produced by a British studio(制片厂)?
AHarry Potter. B.Star Wars C.James Bond
20.which of the following sports came from the United Kingdom?
A.Rugby. B.Basketball C.Badminton.
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
No one wants to be caught outside in the rain without an umbrella. These handy objects come in a variety of shapes and sizes, and there are many that can easily fold into a purse or a bag in case of a sudden heavy rain. Just about everyone owns an umbrella, but not many of us give them a second thought. What follows is a brief tribute to an item that most of us take for granted.
Historians are unsure of where and when exactly umbrellas came into play. Some say Egypt, while others say China. What is for sure is that they’ve been around a very long time. They weren’t intended to protect us from the rain, however. The ancient Greeks and Romans used them as shade from the sun. It was the Roman women who began to oil the cloth of the umbrella to protect it from water.
It wasn’t until the 1600s that European women began to carry umbrellas, mostly as shade from the sun. Sometime in the 1700s, it became popular to carry wood and oilcloth models as protection from the rain. In 1750, an Englishman named Jonah Hanway decided to carry an umbrella everywhere he went. This was unheard of. Only women carried umbrellas. Because of this, many people laughed at him, but at least he was dry. Ignoring the laughter of those around him, Hanway carried his umbrella for 30 years. By the late 1700s, however, it became more acceptable for men to carry “hanways”.
Because they were made of wood, umbrellas were not only expensive, but they were difficult to use. In 1852, Samuel Fox invented the steel kind that we see today. Since then, they’ve evolved. We now have umbrellas for the rain and sun. We use them on the beach, while playing golf, and on our patios (露台) and decks. What would we do without umbrellas?
21. What is the purpose of the first paragraph?
A. To tell us when umbrellas were invented.
B. To advise people to have a second thought about umbrellas.
C. To lead to the topic of the passage.
D. To tell us the importance of umbrellas in our daily life.
22. What can we infer from the passage?
A. Men were not allowed to use umbrellas in the 1700s.
B. Jonah Hanway was an umbrella salesman.
C. Wood umbrellas were hard to operate but very cheap.
D. It was not so strange for men to use umbrellas in the 1800s.
23. What does the underlined word “evolved” in the last paragraph mean?
A. Supported. B. Invented. C. Survived. D. Developed.
24. What is the best title for this passage?
A. How umbrellas were invented?
B. The use of umbrellas in ancient times.
C. Women’s umbrellas in the 1600s.
D. A brief introduction to the history of umbrellas.
B
One day, I took a taxi and the traffic flew smoothly along a narrow street until our taxi was brought to a sudden stop. I curiously looked forward to seeing the obstruction (堵塞). I noticed that in front of the cars, a rather vast crowd gathered in the middle of the street. In fact, people kept emerging from every direction.
I asked my taxi driver if he had seen what had occurred. He said, “A stupid driver has hit a man on a bicycle. The policeman is here to end the argument.”
Interesting! My taxi driver had obviously sided with the bicyclist, despite the fact that he too was a driver. He continued to explain, “All the people are coming to give their opinions on what happened.” With these words, he put out his head from the window to shout his thoughts on the accident.
A vast crowd of people was gathering at the scene. Some appeared to be passing bicyclists, and some were coming from the shops along the streets. I felt very surprised! It was nearly impossible that these people had all seen the accident, yet they all seemed to take a personal interest in the “justice” of the result. It was shocking that the police officer who was attending the accident seemed interested in the opinions of all those who were watching! What began as a short pause was beginning to look like a long afternoon drama.
Accidents like this occur every day. Each time something like this happens to me during my travel in this country, I immediately became impatient, so patience is really necessary if you’re planning to visit this country.
25.The author was most probably in the country when this event happened
A. visiting his parents B. on business C. traveling D. living
26. Who should take the responsibility for the accident in the opinion of the author’s taxi driver?
A. The bicyclist. B. The driver. C. The police officer. D. The heavy traffic.
27. The writer felt shocked because _____.
A. his taxi driver shouted his thoughts on the accident
B. the police officer showed interest in the opinions of the watchers
C. no one called the hospital or sent the bicyclist to a hospital
D. the accident later turned into an interesting drama
28.What does the author advise people to do if they want to visit this country?
A. Never take a taxi. B. Don’t drive on a narrow street.
C. Have a lot of patience. D. Avoid crowds.
C
It was late Wednesday night when the frightening phone call reached our home. I remember lying in my bed trying to fall asleep when I heard the phone ring. Interested in finding out who the late caller was, I sat up so that I could hear the phone call better. To my surprise, I heard my mom shout to my dad, “Get the car, Dean! Andrea has been in a car accident.”
We ran every red light on the way to the hospital and our tires screeched (发出刺耳声) around every corner. We got to the hospital but were not allowed to see her. The next morning, we were allowed to see Andrea. Until today, nobody knows exactly what happened. We only know that the car rolled on its way back from a party. The two boys in the car were killed, and Andrea was thrown out. She was badly injured.
Over the next two months, I lived more at the hospital than I did at my house. I watched as Andrea worked so hard to gain back everyday motor skills. She never once complained or pitied herself. After two weeks in the ICU and two months of the regular hospital treatment, Andrea came home. She missed several months of school, so it was hard for her to catch up. Andrea had many tasks to finish, and however hard it was, she stuck until the job was done. Though busy dealing with pain and therapy (治疗), she always found time to love and play with me, her little sister.
I’ll never forget the influence that this incident had on my life. I admire my sister. She is perfectly normal now, despite the pins holding her leg in place. I couldn’t ask for a better sister or a hero in my life.
29. Why did the author listen to her mother answering the phone?
A. Because she knew that something terrible had happened.
B. Because she wanted to know who called at such a late time.
C. Because she was interested in listening to others talking on the phone.
D. Because she wondered if she was wanted on the phone.
30. The first sentence in Paragraph Two shows that ______.
A. the author’s family were very eager to see Andrea
B. the author’s father wasn’t good at driving
C. the family liked breaking traffic rules
D. their house was far from the hospital
31. During the treatment, Andrea ______.
A. read a lot of books
B. stopped playing with the author
C. didn’t accept anyone’s help
D. showed her determined spirit
32. What is the best title of the passage?
A. A miracle that happened to my sister.
B. A sudden disaster for my family.
C. My sister — the hero in my life.
D. An accident which changed my life.
D
Australia is the world’s smallest continent and largest island. It is the sixth largest nation in the world, after Russia, Canada, China, the United States and Brazil. Australia has a land area of 7,682,320 km2 and its coastline is 36,735 km long. As the world’s driest continent, most parts are semi-desert and have no people living there. There are rainforests and vast plains in the north, desert in the center and fertile (肥沃的) croplands in the east, south and southwest. Australia is surrounded by the waters of the Pacific Ocean to the east, the Arafura Sea to the north, the Indian Ocean to the west, and the Southern Ocean to the south. Its highest point on the mainland is Mount Kosciusko, at 2,228 m, in the Australian Alps. The longest river, starting in Queensland, is the Murray Darling measuring 2,736 km. The Australian federation (联邦政府) has six states and two territories. The largest state, Western Australia, is about the same size as Western Europe.
Australia is a multicultural society with about a quarter of the population foreign-born. The population has more than doubled since 1945. Now it is about 17 million or about 2 people per square kilometer, and more than 80 % of Australians live in the southeast, within 100 kilometers of the coast. Sydney, the nation’s largest city, is the capital of New South Wales. Sydney’s Harbor Bridge and Opera House attract visitors from all over the world. Canberra is the nation’s capital.
Australians are very kind and very polite. They also have their own customs. For example, they mind very much if you speak with your mouth full of food, and they also mind if you talk to somebody when this person is talking to another person!
33. Which of the following is NOT one of the six largest countries in the world?
A. Brazil. B. Canada. C. Australia. D. Cuba.
34.Concerning Australia, the author mentioned all of the following EXCEPT _____.
A. the coastline B. the climate C. the population D. the customs
35.We can infer from the passage that _____.
A. Australians don’t like people from other countries
B. Sydney’s Harbor Bridge is famous all over the world
C. the capital of Australia is the nation’s largest city
D. most of the southeast of Australia is desert
第二节(共5小题;每小题2分，共10分)
根据短文内容，从短文后的七个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。
The eyes are the window of the soul. Having a pair of bright, clear eye is very important, so we should protect our eyes throughout our lives. ___36__ Don't read while lying down or walking. Relax after very hour of reading. Keep a distance from(与…保持距离)the TV set when you watch TV and give your eyes a rest every 30 minutes. Don't stare at the sun or try to read in the darkness. __37__ This can damage your eyes easily. Get your eyes checked often. Not many people have this habit, but it is necessary. If you feel that there is something wrong with your eyes, get them checked quickly. ___38___
____39___ You can close your eyes for a few seconds or look into the distance for one or two minutes. A small break will relax your eyes and help to stop you from getting eye problems. Be careful when you choose your glasses. _____40____ Make sure your glasses are right for you. If they don't feel right, get your glasses changed.
A. Develop good reading habits.
B. Rest your eyes whenever you can.
C. Make sure you get enough sleep every night.
D. Glasses that aren't suitable for you could bring you trouble.
E. Even if you're wearing sunglasses, never look directly at the sun.
F. Eye problems can be found and treated early with regular checks.
G. Drink green tea every day as a way to protect your eyes against eye problems.
第三部分 语言知识运用(共两节，满分45分)
第一节：完型填空(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A、B、C和D四个选项中，选出可以填入空白处的最佳选项。
One morning, my eyes caught a small poster across the room, which read, “In order to help others, I must help myself first.” I can’t 41 where I got it, but the poster has always been there. I didn’t take notice of it before, but this time, I felt something 42 .
Somehow in my mind there often 43 pictures from a documentary (记录片), which I saw several days ago about the lives of 44children in Palestinian refugee camps (难民营). Their living 45 are so poor. They live in overly crowded 46 without electricity or fresh water supply. Schools are 47 a luxury (奢侈) for many children. 48 can tell when it will end. They surely need a helping hand.
I sincerely hope that there will be some helping hands which can give hope to these children 49 they can start to appreciate a good and 50 world. At that moment, I 51 that the joining of many helping hands must start with one helping hand and that was mine. But how do I go about doing this? I was silently lost in my own 52
“What are you thinking?” My silence was 53 by my dad. I asked him, “How can I be a helping hand?” He 54 a deep breath. Then he said, “To be a helping hand, 55, you have to be successful in whatever you 56 to be.”
He walked out of the room and soon came back with a 57 in his hands. He handed it to me and said, “Spend some time reading this and 58 you will understand what I meant.” After spending the whole day reading the book, I realized that “in order to help others, I must help myself first” has a deeper-rooted 59 . Helping myself means I have to be 60 so that I can help others with my helping hands.
41 A. imply B. admit C. remember D. suggest
42. A. exciting B. different C. strange D. similar
43. A. exist B. appear C. arrive D. stand
44. A. dishonest B. careless C. public D. helpless
45. A. conditions B. houses C. positions D. rights
46. A. classrooms B. castles C. tents D. trees
47. A. placed B. considered C. read D. named
48. A. Anybody B. Somebody C. Everybody D. Nobody
49. A. as if B. so that C. in case D. even though
50. A. caring B. thoughtful C. quiet D. deep
51. A. agreed B. minded C. realized D. appreciated
52. A. ideas B. dreams C. eyes D. thoughts
53. A. settled B. killed C. destroyed D. broken
54. A. lost B. took C. felt D. heard
55. A. first of all B. all of a sudden C. as a result D. at the end
56. A. choose B. dislike C. desert D. learn
57. A. poster B. pen C. book D. picture
58. A. personally B. hopefully C. generally D. crazily
59. A. impression B. opinion C. cause D. meaning
60. A. practical B. successful C. generous D. demanding
第二节：语法填空(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(不多于3个单词)。
One morning, I was waiting at the bus stop, worried about __61___ (be) late for school. There were many people waiting at the bus stop, ___62____ some of them looked very anxious and ___63__ (disappoint).When the bus finally came, we all hurried on board. I got a place next ____64___ the window, so I had a good view of the sidewalk. A boy on a bike ____65___ (catch ) my attention. He was riding beside the bus and waving his arms. I heard a passenger behind me shouting to the driver, but he refused ____66___ (stop) until we reached the next stop. Still, the boy kept ____67___ (ride). He was carrying something over his shoulder and shouting. Finally, when we came to the next stop, the boy ran up to the door of the bus. I heard an excited conversation. Then the driver stood up and asked, “____68___ anyone lose a suitcase at the last stop?” A woman on the bus shouted, “Oh, dear! It’s ____69___ (I).”She pushed her way to the driver and took the suitcase thankfully, Everyone on the bus began talking about what the boy had done, and the crowd of strangers ___70__ (sudden) became friendly to one another.
II 卷
第四部分 写作(共两节，满分35分)
第一节：短文改错(共 10 分,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作文。作文中共有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：在缺词处加一个漏词符号(∧)，并在其下面写上该加的词。
删除：把多余的词用斜线(\)划掉。
修改：在错的词下划一横线，并在该词下面写上修改后的词。
注意：1. 每处错误及修改均仅限一词;2. 只允许修改10处，多者(从11处起)不计分。
Dear Li Feng,
How is your summer holiday? I heard that you went into the countryside to stay with your grandfather. Did you like the life style there? To be honestly, I do want to have a holiday in the countryside. But I can’t go. I did very well in English on the final exam. My mother found me a English tutor and I have to learn English this summer. But it’s really bored. How I wish I can go to the countryside and learn English there. That would interesting. However, my mother doesn’t like the idea. Do you have any good ideas? Anyway, I hope you had a good time there. Don’t forget to give your best regards to your grandfather.
Yours,
Liu Fang
第二节： 书面表达(25分)
请根据下面的提示写一篇英语作文描述2050年人们的生活。
1. 2050年的高中生几乎没有作业负担，他们只需要学会使用电脑及电脑编程(program v.)。
2. 假如生病了，不必去医院，电脑可以看病，甚至可以做手术。
3. 可以到月球及火星(Mars)上旅游，有许多人已经定居在那儿，地球上不再有交通堵塞的现象发生。
4. 人们已经与外星人(alien)取得了联系。
注意：1. 可适当增加细节，使行文流畅;
2. 词数：100左右。
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Keys
听力： 1-20 ： BCBCC AABAB CBACB BCCCA
阅读理解： 21—25 CDDDC 26—30 BBCBA
31-35 DCDBB 36-40 AEFBD
完形填空： 41-45 CBBDA 46-50 CBDBA
51-55 CDDBA 56-60 ACBDB
语法填空： 61.being 62.and 63.disappointed 64.to 65.caught
66 .to stop 67.riding 68.Did 69.me或者mine 70.suddenly
短文改错： 71. into→to 72. Did→Do 73. honestly→honest 74. well→badly
75. a→an 76. bored→boring 77.can→could 78. would后加be
79. had→have 80. 第一个your→my
书面表达：(One possible version)
I believe that people’s life in 2050 will be much different from what it is now.
High school students in the year of 2050 almost don’t have the load of homework. The only work they should do is to learn how to use the computer to do daily work and how to program. If people are ill, there is no need to go to see the doctor, because the computer will tell them how to deal with the illness and it can even give them an operation. In 2050, people can take a trip to the moon and Mars freely and easily. Many people have settled there and the traffic jam won’t be seen on the earth any more. People on the earth have already got in touch with some aliens from outer space.
高二英语上学期期中试卷题
第I卷(选择题，共115分)
第一部分：听力(共两节，满分20分)
注意：做题时，先将答案划在试卷上。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或填写到答题纸上。答在试卷上的无效。
第一节(共5小题;每小题1分，满分5分)
听下面5段对话。每段对话后有一个小题，从题中所给的A、B、C三个选项中选出一个最佳选项，并标在试卷的相应位置。听完每段对话后，你将有10秒钟的时间来回答有关小题和阅读下一小题。每段对话仅读一遍。
1. What will the weather be like this afternoon?
A. Sunny. B. Cloudy. C. Rainy.
2. Where does the conversation take place?
A. At a shop.
B. At a restaurant.
C. At the woman’s house.
3. How does the woman recommend the man to go to London?
A. By air. B. By car. C. By train.
4. What will the man do next?
A. Go to the airport.
B. Work on a report.
C. Board the plane.
5. What does the woman mean?
A. Peter likes to follow the fashion.
B. Peter shouldn’t take more lessons.
C. Peter has bad tastes in dressing.
第二节(共10小题;每小题1.5分，满分15分)
听下面几段材料。每段材料后有几个小题，从题中所给的A、B、C三个选项中选出一个最佳选项，并标在试卷的相应位置。听每段材料前，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。每段材料读两遍。
听下面一段对话，回答第6至第8小题。
6. What does the man think of his computer course?
A. It’s boring. B. It’s useful. C. It lasts too long.
7. What does the woman say about her cookery course?
A. The process is very slow.
B. It’s hard to do well.
C. It’s not enjoyable enough.
8. How long does the woman take the cookery course per week?
A. For 1.5 hours. B. For 2 hours. C. For 4 hours.
听下面一段对话，回答第9至第11小题。
9. What does Jason prefer doing now?
A. Snowboarding. B. Drawing. C. Cooking.
10. What does the woman think is useful?
A. Molly can repair bikes.
B. Tina practises playing the guitar.
C. Christina often climbs mountains.
11. Who is interested in science?
A. Matthew. B. Ivan. C. Steven.
听下面一段独白，回答第12至第15小题。
12. What is the purpose of the speaker’s talk?
A. To inform listeners of his holiday arrangements.
B. To tell listeners to enjoy themselves.
C. To introduce the center to listeners.
13. What can people do in the fitness center?
A. Have a swim. B. Learn jazz dance. C. Play basketball.
14. What age group is the talk mainly for?
A. Elders. B. Teenagers. C. Kids.
15. What benefit can listeners get if you join now?
A. A special price.
B. A free fitness programme.
C. A free swimming lesson.
第二部分：英语知识运用(共两节，满分45分)
第一节：单项填空(共15小题：每小题1分，满分15分)
从A、B、C、D四个选项中，选出可以填入空白处的最佳选项，并在答题卡上将该选项涂黑。
16. —Sorry, Liz. I think I was a bit rude to you.
—______ But don’t do that again!
A. Go ahead! B. Forget it!
C. It depends. D. With pleasure.
17. We will get in touch with you as soon as tickets become ______.
A. temporary B. obvious C. available D. qualified
18. The weather forecast says it will be cloudy with a slight ______ of rain later tonight.
A. effect B. sense C. change D. chance
19. I regret that I waited in the queue for a long time to buy the ticket this morning. I ______ it online.
A. could buy B. must buy
C. could have bought D. must have bought
20. In order to live with their whole family, the young couple were determined to ______ a large house.
A. occupy B. supply C. purchase D. decorate
21. Frank insisted that he was not asleep ______ I had great difficulty in waking him up.
A. unless B. so C. although D. whether
22. You may ______ my opinion on this matter, but you must tell me how you would like to deal with it.
A. set off B. set up C. set aside D. set out
23. I ______ down to London when I suddenly found that I was on the wrong road.
A. was driving B. have driven C. would drive D. drove
24. —Kevin, you look worried. Anything wrong?
—Well, I ______ a test and I’m waiting for the result.
A. will take B. took C. had taken D. take
25. “Never teach a child anything ______ you are not sure yourself”, said the expert to the parents.
A. that B. what C. of which D. which
26. ______ in clear language, the text gave readers access to new ideas to literature.
A. Writing B. Written C. To write D. Write
27. The new technology will make ______ possible to grow food with very little water.
A. it B. it is C. that D. that is
28. Helen managed to go to university by borrowing money from the bank, ______ turned out to be a wise decision.
A. what B. where C. which D. it
29. A powerful hurricane struck the town of America, ______ at least ten deaths.
A. caused B. to cause C. causes D. causing
30. —I didn’t find the way to the station.
—______ I had told you about it in detail.
A. How come? B. No wonder.
C. No problem. D. Who cares?
第二节：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，从每题所给的A、B、C、D四个选项中，选出最佳选项，并在答题卡上将该项涂黑。
I was once on the swim team. I swam the fastest on my team. The only thing that stopped me from achieving a higher goal was my 31 of diving. I’m afraid to dive into the swimming pool from the diving 32 . I hated going to swim practice because of those few minutes at the end when we would have to dive. I was 33 because I was allowed to 34 the swim team.
When we moved to America, I was told to 35 a sport from basketball, volleyball, and track. I had been known as a fast 36 when I was younger, so I 37 track. I was fast enough to be encouraged to join the 100-metre race. 38 , because I had piano lessons every Monday and had to miss practice once a week, I was unable to 39 practice and a girl has taken my place. Track has gone away from me 40 I continued to miss practice to attend my 41 lessons.
Gradually, I lost all 42 in sport. I began to dislike gym class, even though it had been one of my 43 classes. I also hated 44 sports, such as basketball, volleyball. When I stopped playing sports, I began to get 45 . And I had stopped growing taller as well. I was very upset that my body became so 46 and fat. So I 47 to start running again. That summer, I felt very happy that I lost about twenty pounds.
Keep on doing something is just a lesson of endurance(耐力) 48 you don’t think you’re very good at it. I did a bad job, I let small things, like diving boards, get in my 49 of achieving high goals.
Play a sport and keep on doing it. Persevere(坚持) and you’ll 50 in your life.
31. A. love B. performance C. fear D. experience
32. A. suit B. school C. pool D. board
33. A. delighted B. moved C. puzzled D. shocked
34. A. join B. leave C. lead D. train
35. A. choose B. change C. prevent D. receive
36. A. swimmer B. driver C. runner D. diver
37. A. came up with B. gave in to C. kept up with D. signed up for
38. A. Unfortunately B. Suddenly C. Luckily D. Especially
39. A. deal with B. care about C. keep on D. give up
40. A. before B. as C. though D. unless
41. A. sport B. language C. science D. music
42. A. power B. interest C. service D. money
43. A. fearful B. boring C. favorite D. funny
44. A. team B. gym C. water D. shooting
45. A. excited B. rude C. nervous D. fat
46. A. healthy B. pretty C. strong D. short
47. A. seemed B. refused C. decided D. agreed
48. A. even if B. as if C. because D. so
49. A. means B. way C. goal D. purpose
50. A. succeed B. believe C. smile D. fail
第三部分：阅读理解(共20小题：每小题2.5分，满分50分)
阅读下列短文，从每题所给的A、B、C、D四个选项中，选出最佳选项，并在答题卡上将该项涂黑。
A
Children’s books are everywhere. New ones, old ones, made-into-movie ones. It seems as if the children’s publishing industry is developing rapidly. Here are some books every young child should have in their book diet.
The Peter Rabbit books by Beatrix Potter
It’s best to have a copy of the original stories, with the original drawings done by Beatrix Potter herself. In The Tale of Peter Rabbit are the delightful tales of Peter Rabbit. Included in the series are also cute little stories about mice. These books have sweet stories that teach lessons.
The Cat in the Hat by Dr. Seuss
Dr. Seuss is, of course, the master of children’s literature. Dr. Seuss teaches children to play with language and have a good time reading. The pictures are wonderful and inspire lots of fun questions. Big kids will like re-reading Dr. Seuss along with their younger sisters and brothers.
Make Way for Ducklings by Robert McCloskey
The story of Mr. and Mrs. Mallard is shown by simple pencil drawings that help children use their imaginations. The story explores the city of Boston as the Mallards look for a place to get their ducklings safely across the city. Jack, Kack, Lack, Mack, Nack, Ouack, Pack, and Quack are good examples of obedience(顺从) as they follow Mrs. Mallard through the city.
The Very Hungry Caterpillar(毛虫) and other books by Eric Carle
The Eric Carle books have delightful pictures, full of bright colors and interesting detail. In The Very Hungry Caterpillar, children see the life cycle of a butterfly through the eyes of a caterpillar that is hungry. The children will laugh at all the food the caterpillar eats and be overjoyed by the beautiful butterfly at the end. All the Eric Carle books are fun for kids and parents, with simple ideas and beautiful art.
There are many children’s books available, and this list is only the beginning. However, these are all essential to a good children’s library.
51. In which of the following books were the drawings done by the author?
A. The Tale of Peter Rabbit. B. Make Way for Ducklings.
C. The Cat in the Hat. D. The Very Hungry Caterpillar.
52. Which of the following authors likes to teach children to use words in a clever way?
A. Eric Carle. B. Robert McCloskey.
C. Dr. Seuss. D. Beatrix Potter.
53. The city of Boston is descibed in ________.
A. The Tale of Peter Rabbit. B. The Cat in the Hat.
C. Make Way for Ducklings. D. The Very Hungry Caterpillar.
54. We can infer from the text that the stories in the Eric Carle books are ________.
A. sad B. frightening C. serious D. funny
55. The four books mentioned in the passage are all about ________.
A. parents B. animals
C. drawing skills D. language learning
B
My daughter Kelly is a cautious person. She needs to warm up to situations, and is hesitant to try new things. When with close friends, she becomes a leader who laughs loudly and chants, “Girls rule, boys drool.” But when that comfort zone is not around her, she is shy and nervous.
This has been challenging for me at times. “Shy” is not a word that I think has ever been used to describe me. But this has been a year of firsts for my girl that has filled her with a new sense of confidence. This year she moved to lap lane in swimming where she was preparing for a swim team. This year she learned to ride a bike without training wheels. And this year she completed her first kids’ triathlon(三项全能).
On Saturday, with a thunderstorm coming soon and my son’s birthday party later in the day, we all went out in the dark of the morning for Kelly to participate in her first triathlon. We practiced transitions from swim to bike to run with her, we got all the equipment she’d need, and we kept talking about the race. But as we waited the two hours for the older kids to finish before her turn, she held my leg a little harder and told me she loved me a few too many times. She was nervous but trying to keep it together.
And then it was her turn. From the second she jumped into the water, my heart soared. My daughter transformed into the most confident human being I had ever seen. She dominated that swim, crushed that bike ride and ran to the finish with the biggest smile on her face.
I can honestly say that I never felt so proud of someone in my entire life. It wasn’t because she did a sport or anything like that. It was because she was afraid of something and conquered that fear with confidence and a fire I hadn’t seen before.
All day I would find myself just looking over at her and smiling. She might be wearing the finalist medal but I felt like I won that day. I won the chance to see my girl shine.
Shine on, sweet baby.
56. Kelly is nervous when ________.
A. situations are new to her B. she changes into a leader
C. she is away from her mom D. boys are around her
57. We can know from Paragraph 3 ________.
A. the race began in the early morning
B. the whole family gave Kelly support
C. Kelly was eager for her turn in the race
D. Kelly prepared for her brother’s birthday party
58. Seeing Kelly’s performance in the race, the author felt ________.
A. excited and proud B. anxious and uneasy
C. worried and hesitant D. curious and concerned
59. In Paragraph 5, the underlined word “conquered” probably means ________.
A. to defeat someone especially in a competition
B. to succeed in dealing with or control something
C. to become very popular or successful in a place
D. to take control of a country or a city and its people by force
60. In the ending paragraphs the author “felt like I won that day” because Kelly _______.
A. overcame the fear B. expressed love to her
C. won the gold medal D. took part in the sport
C
My grandma whom we all called Nanny was a solid, first-generation, Italian immigrant. She came to this country with her family on a tiny ship during World War I when she was only 8 years old. During the trip she survived stormy seas, little food, and an attack by German U-boat. After getting here, her large family worked hard to build a new life in America. They never had much money but were rich in love.
One day, when I was about 5 or 6 years old, my parents and brothers went on a trip. It was just me and Nanny in the house for the weekend. Nanny seemed so happy to be taking care of me all by herself. She made me a special breakfast that first morning. However, all I could do was to complain about how the food was not how Mom always made it, Nanny quietly put down the plate and went into the living room. I followed a minute later and saw that she had tears in her eyes. It was the first time I had ever seen my strong and proud grandmother cry and I was the one who had caused it.
I walked over to Nanny, climbed on her lap, and for the first time in my short life I did something else too. I apologized without being told to and asked Nanny to forgive me. She smiled, rubbed my head, and told me I was a good boy even though I didn’t feel like one then.
That memory just like my Nanny’s love will stay in my heart forever. It is a sign of both strength and wisdom, Asking for forgiveness helps us to learn, to grow, and to love.
61. Nanny’s family immigrated to America mainly because______.
A. they suffered starvation in their homeland
B. they wanted to start a rich life in the new land
C. they tried to get away from the terrible climate
D. their country was in war and they needed peace
62. The boy complained to Nanny that the food ______.
A. wasn’t cooked the way his mom did
B. was served a bit later than usual
C. was prepared in a special way
D. was just to his parents taste
63. When seeing Nanny crying in the living room, the author felt ______.
A. surprised B. ashamed C. shocked D. annoyed
64. The author mainly wants to tell us that ______.
A. forgiveness can be beneficial to people asking for it
B. hardships can make children more indifferent
C. grandparents are more tolerant than their grandchildren
D. family ties can sometimes be misused
65. What kind of person is Nanny in author’s eyes?
A. Hardworking and careful B. Joyous and jealous
C. Strong-willed and generous D. Kind and sensitive
D
An analysis of almost 50 years of competitions—including Eurovision Song Contests and world skating championships—has found that contestants are more likely to win if they are among the last to appear before the judges.
The study by an American university appears to provide scientific proof that the best man, or woman, does not always win. It found that, on average, the last competitor to appear in the Eurovision Song Contest was more than twice as likely to win as the one who went on first.
The first rounds of figure—skating championships, for which the running order is selected at random, showed more dramatic results. The final skater had a 14 percent chance of victory, making him or her more than four times as likely to win as the first skater.
The study showed a gradual worsening of chances for competitors who appeared earlier in the running order. A contestant who appears first in a contest is two percent less likely to win than one who appears second. A contestant who appears second is two percent less likely to win than one who appears third, and so on.
The findings are published in the March issue of Acta Psychologica, a scientific journal. Robert Hardman, a senior lecturer in psychology at London Metropolitan University who specializes in the science of decision-making, said that the results were interesting. He suggested that the effect was caused by the limitations of the human memory.
“When people make comparison, they aren’t really able to make a lot of fine-grade discrimination. When contestants appear at the beginning of a contest, judges have little to compare them to and are perhaps cautious about the scores they give.” he said.
“Later on, when judges are able to compare the contestants to those that have gone before, they might give more extreme marks because they feel more confident about their judgments.”
66. Robert Hardman’s words mainly tell about his ______.
A. explanation for the findings B. own achievement in the research
C. suggestion to solve the problem D. comments on the findings
67. The first skater in the first round of figure skating championships had a ______ percent chance of winning.
A. six B. four C. three D. two
68. According to the study, the best competitor does not always win possibly because he/she ______.
A. fails to show his/her very best
B. is mistakenly put in the running order
C. meets with unfair judges
D. appears too early before the judges
69. What may be a problem with the judges according to the article?
A. They believe the first is seldom the best.
B. They can’t remember things well enough.
C. They don’t really know what is good.
D. They show favor towards the contestants they like.
70. What could be the best title for the passage?
A. A contestant who appears last is sure to win.
B. Judges have a preference when giving scores.
C. The best way to come first is to go last.
D. Judges usually made no comparison in contests.
第Ⅱ卷(共35分)
第一节：阅读表达(共5小题，每小题2分，满分10分)
阅读短文，并按照题目要求用英语回答问题。
On my first job as a sports editor for the Montpelier Leader Enterprise(MLE), I didn’t get a lot of fan mail, so many attention was caught by letter on my desk one morning.
When I opened it, I read:“Sweet piece of writing on the Tigers. Keep up the good work.” It was signed by Don Wolfe, the sports editor. Because I was a teenager, his words couldn’t have been more inspiring. I kept it in my drawer until it got old. Whenever I doubted I had the right stuff to be a writer, I would reread Don’s note and walk on air again.
Later, when I got to know him, I learned that Don made a habit of writing a quick, encouraging note to people in all walks of life. “when I made others feel good about themselves,” he told me, “I feel good, too.”
Over the years, I’ve tried to copy Don and write uplifting words, in a world too often cold and unresponsive, such notes bring warmth.
Why are positive note writers in such short supply? My guess is that people who shy away from the practice are too self-conscious. They are afraid they will be misunderstood. Thus, it may cause troubles and problems. And it sounds insincere on the phone. Also, writing takes time; it is far easier to pick up the phone.
The drawback of phone calls, of course, is that they do not last. A note attaches more importance to our well-wishing. It is a matter of record, and our words can be read more than once, savored and treasured, and they bring strength and love to us.
Today I sent a warm letter to my old boss. I don’t know if it will make his day, but it made mine. As my friend Don Wolfe said, “Making others feel good about themselves makes me feel good too.”
71. What does the underlined part “walk on air” in Paragraph 2 probably mean?
(No more than 5 words)
________________________________________________________________________
72. According to the author, why aren’t people willing to write letters?
(No more than 15 words)
________________________________________________________________________
73. Why did the author write to his old boss? (No more than 15 words)
________________________________________________________________________
74. What’s the text mainly about? (No more than 10 words)
________________________________________________________________________
75. Have you been encouraged by anybody? And how? (No more than 25 words)
________________________________________________________________________
第二节：书面表达(满分25分)
76. 假定你是新华中学的李津，你的美国朋友Chris目前在天津学习汉语，他对中国传统文化非常感兴趣。本周五下午两点你校将要举办一个文化讲座，请根据以下提示给他写一封电子邮件，邀请他来参加。
1. 你校陈老师讲解中国象棋文化的历史和传播;
2. 讲座后有“以棋会友”活动;
3. 你将陪同Chris并帮助翻译讲解。
参考词汇：下象棋 play Chinese chess
注意：
1. 词数不少于100;
2. 可适当加入细节，使内容充实、行文连贯;
3. 开头和结尾已给出，不计入总词数。
Dear Chris,
____________________________________________________________________________
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____________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________
Yours,
Li Jin
高二英语参考答案
听力
1—5 BBCAC 6—10 BAACA 11—15 BCBBA
单选
16—20 BCDCC 21—25 CCABC 26—30 BACDA
完型
31—35 CDABA 36—40 CDACB 41—45 DBCAD 46—50 DCABA
阅读
51—55 ACCDB 56—60 ABABA 61—65 DABAD 66—70 ACDBC
阅读表达
71. Become confident. /Feel good about himself. /Become uplifted.
72. Because they may be self-conscious, and writing may cause misunderstanding, and also take time.
73. To make him feel good and also the same to the writer himself.
74. The power of a letter from Don Wolfe.
75.Yes, I was. When I didn’t do well in an exam, my best friend encouraged me to be confident and work harder.
书面表达
Dear Chris,
How delighted to know that you’re interested in Chinese traditional culture, especially Chinese chess. What a happy coincidence! you’re learning Chinese in Tianjin! I’m writing to invite you to attend a cultural lecture in our school.
At 2 o’clock on this Friday afternoon, a lecture about Chinese chess will be delivered by Mr. Chen, including the history and spread of Chinese chess. After the lecture, there will be a meaningful activity, where you will play chess with others, making some new friends and learning more about chess. What’s more, don’t worry, I’ll accompany you and give you some interpretation. I’m sure you will be crazy about it. I’ll be expecting you at 1:40 at our school gate.
Best wishes.
Yours,
Li Jin
高二英语上学期期中试卷阅读
第一卷 选择题部分 (满分80分)
第一部分 英语知识运用(共两节，满分40分)
第一节 单项填空 (共10小题;每小题1分，满分10分)
从A、B、C、D四个选项中，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。
1. The students were completely ________ by the story he made up because they are too young and have no social experience.
A.taken up B.taken in C.taken off D.taken out
2.When I was in hospital，my mother made a promise that she would take me to Qingdao ________ I was well enough to travel，which ________ my recovery.
A.shortly; devotes to B.at once; stick to
C.immediate; linked to D.directly; contributed to
3. It is demanded that the man ________ to blame for the traffic accident.
A.referring to not B.referring to as not
C.referred to not be D.referred to not being
4.—I can't help but feel very ________ about the matter. Linda, my dear, tell me the truth.
—Oh，Mum，there is nothing between Tom and me.
A. enthusiastic B.sceptical C.eager D.concerned
5. —Is Professor Smith ______ this afternoon?
—Sorry, he might be ______ with work the whole afternoon.
A. convenient; busy B. possible; busy C. busy; free D. available; occupied
6. _______ confidence resulted in his failure in the interview.
A. A lack of B. Lack for C. Lacking of D. Being lacked
7. The president stated that his country would not ________ anybody who raised a hand against their Allies.
A.tolerate B.oppose C.approve D.accuse
8. Only after ________ carrying out the plan, ________.
A. she assisted me on; I was able to complete the task
B. she assisted me in; was I able to complete the task
C. she helped me on; was I able to complete the task
D. did she help me in; I was able to complete the task
9. You can say you have made it ______when you can _______ what you have learned ______ practice.
A. yours; apply; to B. yourself; put; to
C. all yourself; apply; for D. yours; use; to
10. Dressed in a newly-bought skirt, _________.
A. I could hardly recognize her B. nobody could recognize her
C. she could hardly be recognized by me D. there was nobody who could recognize her
第二节 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，然后从各题所给的A、B、C、D四个选项中，选出最佳选项，并在答题卡上将该项涂黑。
Generally, a British is widely regarded as a quiet, shy and conservative(保守的)person who is 11 only among those with whom he is familiar. When a stranger is present, he often seems nervous, 12 embarrassed. You have to take a commuter train any morning or evening to 13 the truth of this. Serious-looking businessmen and women sit reading their newspapers or 14 in a corner; hardly anybody talks, since to do so would be considered quite offensive(冒犯的).
15 , there is an unwritten but clearly understood code of behavior, which, once 16 , makes the offender immediately the object of 17 .
One of the few things we can say about the British with certainty is that a British 18 the discussion of their weather and that, if given a chance, he will talk about it 19 . Some people argue that it is because the British weather 20 follows forecast and thus becomes a source of interest to everyone. This may be so. Certainly a British cannot have much 21 in the weathermen, whose predictions, in many cases, 22 to be wrong! The man in the street seems to be as accurate – or as inaccurate – as the weathermen in his 23 . Foreigners may be surprised at the number of references 24 weather that the British make to each other in the course of a single day. Very often traditional greetings are 25 by comments on the weather. “Nice day, isn’t it?” “Beautiful day!” may well be heard instead of “Good morning, how are you?”. 26 the foreigner may consider this exaggerated (夸大) and comic, it is worthwhile pointing out that it could be used to his 27 . If he wants to start a conversation with a British but is 28 to know where to begin, he could do well to mention the state of the weather. It is a(n) 29 subject to which a response may well be 30 of even the most reserved of the British.
11. A. relaxed B. frustrated C. amused D. exhausted
12. A. yet B. otherwise C. even D. so
13. A. experience B. witness C. watch D. undertake
14. A. whispering B. murmuring C. dozing D. laughing
15. A. Hopefully B. Exactly C. Frequently D. Obviously
16. A. developed B. observed C. followed D. broken
17. A. doubt B. argument C. criticism D. praise
18. A. dislikes B. likes C. judges D. forecasts
19. A. at length B. at last C. at most D. at least
20. A. always B. often C. constantly D. seldom
21. A. faith B. relief C. honor D. credit
22. A. put out B. make out C. turn out D. find out
23. A. consideration B. prediction C. approval D. appreciation
24. A. about B. on C. in D. to
25. A. started B. conducted C. replaced D. proposed
26. A. Since B. Although C. However D. Only if
27. A. benefit B. advantage C. disadvantage D. favor
28. A. at a loss B. in detail C. in groups D. on occasion
29. A. avoidable B. steady C. optional D. safe
30. A. expected B. asked C. wished D. reminded
第二部分 阅读理解(共20小题; 满分40分)
第一节(共15小题;每小题2分，满分30分)
阅读下列四篇短文，从每题所给的A、B、C、D四个选项中，选出最佳选项，并在答题卡上将该项涂黑。
A
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Visitors arriving at the Hualapai Nation’s Grand CanyonWestAirport may select one from activities above.
31. If the helicopter lands on the banks of the Colorado River you will ___________.
A. visit the Hoover Dam B. have a romantic picnic lunch
C. enjoy a pontoon boat ride D. catch sight of Lake Mead
32. How much should be paid if a couple wants to take a 13-minute helicopter tour?
A. 132 dollars B. 264 dollars C. 300 dollars D. 120 dollars
33. Which tour may be the most comfortable?
A. Helicopter Aerial Tour B. Las Vegas Adventure Tour
C. Champagne Helicopter Tour D. Helicopter—Pontoon Tour
B
Are you able to tell if people are lying? There is a piece of good news that a technology company is developing a lie detector app for smart phones that could be used by parents, teachers and Internet daters. The app measures blood flow in the face to assess whether or not you are telling the truth. Its developers say that it could be used for Internet daters wanting to see if somebody really is interested in them. Parents could use it on their children to see if they are lying, and teachers could work out which pupils are truthful.
The app is being developed by Toronto startup NuraLogix and the app is called Transdermal Optical Imaging. The idea is that different human feelings create different facial blood flow patterns that we have no control over. These patterns change if we are telling the truth or telling a lie, using footage(一组镜头) from the smart phone camera, the app will see the changes in skin colour and compare them to standardized results.
A study finds that anger is connected with more facial blood flow and redness while sadness is connected with less of both.
Kang Lee, who has been researching the field for 20 years, said that the lie detector test will let you find out the truth remotely and secretly. He said: “It could be very useful, for example, for teachers. A lot of our students have math anxiety, but they do not want to tell us because that’s embarrassing.”
Lee added that the technology would not replace lie detectors used in a court of law. He said: "They want the accuracy to be extremely high, like genetic tests-a one-in-a-million error rate. Our technique won't be able to achieve an extremely high accuracy level, so because of that, I don't think it's useful for the courts. He added that it will be a few years before the dating app is available to consumers.
34. What is the first paragraph mainly about?
A. The operation process of the app.
B. The history of a technology company.
C. The functions and applications of the app.
D. The origin and development of the new technology.
35. What do we know about the app?
A. Its accuracy is the same as genetic tests.
B. It can help teachers pick out the honest pupils.
C. It will help see the structures of human skin.
D. It has been already on the market for a few years.
36. What can we learn from the text?
A. The technology will be applied to the medical field.
B. The technology will replace lie detectors in the court of law,
C. Different human feelings have nothing to do with facial blood flow patterns.
D. Sadness is related to less facial blood flow and redness when compared with anger.
37. What is the best title for the text?
A. The Story about Kang Lee B. The Disadvantages of New Technology
C. Various Smart Phones D. A Developing App for Smart Phones
C
We know the famous ones — the Thomas Edisons and the Alexander Graham Bells — but what about the less famous inventors? What about the people who invented the traffic light and the windshield wiper(雨刮器)? Shouldn’t we know who they are?
Joan Mclean thinks so. In fact, Mclean, a professor of physics at Mountain University in Range, feels so strongly about this matter that she’s developed a course on the topic. In addition to learning “who” invented “what”, however, Mclean also likes her students to learn the answers to the “why” and “how” questions. According to Mclean, “When students learn the answers to these questions, they are better prepared to recognize opportunities for inventing and more motivated to give inventing a try.”
Her students agree. One young man with a patent for an unbreakable umbrella is walking proof of Mclean’ statement. “If I had not heard the story of the windshield wiper’s invention,” said Tommy Lee, a senior physics major, “I never would have dreamed of turning my bad experience during a rainstorm into something so constructive.” Lee is currently negotiating to sell his patent(专利)to an umbrella producer.
So, just what is the story behind the windshield wiper? Well, Mary Anderson came up with the idea in 1902 after a visit to New York City. The day was cold and stormy, but Anderson still wanted to see the sights, so she jumped aboard a streetcar. Noticing that the driver was struggling to see through the snow covering the windshield, she found herself wondering why there couldn’t be a built-in device for cleaning the window. Still wondering about this when she returned home to Birmingham, Alabama, Anderson started drafting out solutions. One of her ideas, a lever(操作杆)on the inside of a vehicle that would control an arm on the outside, became the first windshield wiper.
Today we benefit from countless inventions and innovations. It’s hard to imagine driving without Garrett A. Morgan’s traffic light. It’s equally impossible to picture a world without Katherine J. Blodgett’s innovation that makes glass invisible. Can you picture life without clear windows and eyeglasses?
38. By mentioning “traffic light” and “windshield wiper”, the author indicates that countless inventions are _____________.
A. beneficial, because their inventors are famous
B. beneficial, though their inventors are less famous
C. not useful, because their inventors are less famous
D. not useful, though their inventors are famous
39. Professor Joan Mclean’s course aims to ____________.
A. add colour and variety to students’ campus life
B. inform students of the windshield wiper’s invention
C. carry out the requirements by Mountain University
D. prepare students to try their own invention
40. Tommy Lee’s invention of the unbreakable umbrella was _________.
A. not eventually accepted by the umbrella producer
B. inspired by the story behind the windshield wiper
C. due to his dream of being caught in a rainstorm
D. not related to Professor Joan McLean’s lectures
41. Which of the following can best serve as the title of this passage?
A. How to Help Students to Sell Their Inventions to Producers?
B. How to Design a Built-in Device for Cleaning the Window?
C. Shouldn’t We Know Who Invented the Windshield Wiper?
D. Shouldn’t We Develop Invention Courses in Universities?
D
We live in a time when technology has enabled everyone to be a journalist, yet not everyone has the proper training. Whether out of ignorance or out of a sense of honor, some of the journalism online has done a better job of changing public opinion than showing the whole truth.
Two recent stories are perfect reminders of the difference between the urge to change minds and basic journalism ethics(道德规范).
“A college kid took some birds from a nearby tree and was sentenced to 10 years in prison,” went a recent online headline from the Chinese Internet. The accompanying vote showed that 85 percent of respondents sided with the student. Some joked that most boys would be guilty of such a crime because everyone had stolen birds when they were children.
Left out of the original report was the fact that the birds in question were falcons, which are on the nation’s list of protected, endangered species. Birdwatchers also said that it was unlikely Yan Xiaotian, the 21-year-old defendant, had found the 12 birds in one tree. For this particular species, he had to search a much larger area.
For me, the most important questions are: Did he know it was illegal before he took the birds and did he know that before he sold them?
Follow-up reporting has found that the evidence showed that Yan knew what he was doing. The only point of uncertainty is the very first time he took the first birds when he could be unaware of their status and value. As a matter of fact, the prosecutor(检察官) started out asking for a light punishment, but took a U-turn when data from Yan’s cell phone clearly showed that he had stolen them.
The punishment, while sounding harsh(残酷的), followed the law almost to the letter. The court has since said it would review the case, a sign of giving in to public pressure.
Let’s look at the second story, which can be read as either “Elderly man had to walk in his shorts for hours in Sanya after his bike was taken by the city’s quasi-police” or “Retired official illegally parked his bike for a swim and made the city apologize and fire a low-paid city management staff member”.
Both played up different parts of the same story. For me, Bi Guochang’s age and former official title are not relevant to the case. The key is whether he indeed parked his bike illegally and whether proper procedures were being followed by taking it away and making him get it back. Yet the reports focused on the image of an old man walking only in his shorts. He could have phoned his family for backup(支持)or taken a taxi home first before complaining, as most would do in that situation.
Such stories read like badly-written morality tales, with everything in black and white and a simple yes-or-no message. Real life is much more complicated. Reporters have to be neutral and avoid taking sides too early.
42. Why was Yan Xiaotian sentenced to 10 years in prison?
A. He took some birds from a nearby tree.
B. He searched a much larger area for birds.
C. He illegally took some falcons and sold them.
D. He took 12 birds without knowing they were falcons.
43. According to the passage, the writer implied that _________. .
A. the judges should still follow the law strictly
B. the punishment was too much for the student
C. the student didn’t get fair treatment from the judges
D. the court will resentence the student
44. The writer mentioned the second story to show that _________. .
A. the reports focused on the appearance of Bi Guochang rather than the truth
B. the journalists expressed their sympathy for the elderly person
C. the local officers didn’t follow proper procedures when they dealt with Bi’s case
D. the city’s quasi-police were to blame for Bi’s troubles
45. What is the main idea of the passage?
A. There is an urgent need to improve current journalism ethics.
B. Everyone can be a good journalist even without proper training in journalism.
C. Journalists should remain neutral and have basic ethics.
D. Journalists can change the public’s opinions.
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，并在答题卡上将该项涂黑。
选项中有两项为多余选项。
Exam taking is a tiring process. 46 Sometimes you have to pay much attention to the books and try to put everything into your brain. Other times, though, you just don’t know what to do with the loads of lessons to study about. Here are some tips on better preparing for a test.
•Motivate
First you should motivate yourself. 47 Give yourself some positive goals, like setting the mood (情绪)for it. After all, if you are not emotionally prepared, you wouldn’t expect yourself to be mentally and physically prepared for the test as well.
•Memorize
48 Doing this can be useful especially if you have lots of concepts to remember. Every day make it a point to memorize at least ten terms or ideas. As the days succeed, all ten concepts for every item you have mastered.
•Take Notes
If you have the materials, try to summarize them by listing down what you know in key points.
49 Reread your notes and try to recall(回忆起)how they were discussed by your professor. Look for a review partner because studying by yourself might eventually result in laziness.
Remember that reviewing allows you to recount the lessons and process them more systematically. Give yourself enough time in studying, and beat the nervousness. 50
A. Reviewing is useless if your heart is not into it.
B. It will help you find test-taking techniques.
C. Preparing for it is even more challenging
D. After motivating yourself, check how reliable your memory is.
E. You might find it more comfortable studying in the library than at your own home.
F. When you know you have studied well, you wouldn’t have to worry about taking the test.
G. It not only tests your skill in memory recall, but also judges how well you have been studying.
第二卷 非选择题部分 (共四节, 满分55分)
第一节 语法填空(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，并将答案填写在答题卡题号为51-60的相应位置上。
BEIJING -- China plans to develop micro solid-propellant carrier rockets for commercial(商业的) use 51 (satisfy) growing demands for launching(发射)micro-nano satellites.
China Academy of Launch Vehicle Technology (CALT) said that its subsidiary company, China Rocket, was in the process of 52 (assess) the plan.
"The micro rockets 53 (speed) up the development of rockets with strong ability, high precision, low cost and a short launch preparation cycle," according to a CALT online statement.
54 (rough) speaking, small solid-propellant rockets have a carrying capacity of 100-500 kilograms. The micro-solid rockets are more flexible and cost-efficient, which is 55 (admire) according to the CALT.
Since it was set up in 1957, the CALT has been China's largest developer and producer of carrier rockets. 56 (absorb) in designing and manufacturing(制造) the Long March carrier rockets, and it has reached the stage 57 it has a good reputation globally.
"The development of micro-solid rockets is 58 important step for China Rocket to build a world-class commercial space company," the CALT said.
According to the CALT, the global demand 59 commercial satellite launches will exceed 10,000, 60 domestic demand will reach 1,000. Many Chinese tech giants also have satellite launch plans.
第二节 单词拼写(共5小题;每小题5分，满分5分)
按照首字母或中文意思填入正确的单词，并将答案填写在答题卡题号为61-65的相应位置上。
61.The teacher asked us to obey the rules. But you d____________ disobeyed her.
62. Please keep me i___________ of your latest news.
63. I took up the time admiring my s__________(周围环境).
64. He was a little worried because he had no p__________experience of this kind of job.
65. He s__________ on the tube until some toothpaste came out.
第三节 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。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(\)划掉。
修改：在错的词下画 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. 允许修改10处，多者(从第11处起)不计分。
Mistakes are unavoidable in life. But attitudes towards it may make a difference.
I still remember how my spoken English was improved. In a beginning, I always kept silent in our oral class to avoid make mistakes. Before long my teacher got to know about my situation. He encouraged me to speak out that I thought. Whenever I made mistakes and felt discouraging, my teacher and my classmates would help me figuring out how I could have avoided them. I also joined in an English club to get more chances to speak. Practice made perfect. Now I can talk fluent in English.
Just as the saying goes, “Every bean has its black.” Don’t be afraid making mistakes. Learn from mistakes, and success is just waiting for us.
第四节 书面表达(满分25分)
假定你是李华，你所在的学校将要举办一场春节庆祝活动。你和你的同学邀请在你校的美国交换生Tom参加。请你写一封信给Tom，要点如下：
1.活动内容;
2.邀请Tom一起表演一个中西合璧的节目;
3.活动时间：2019年1月30日晚7：00-10：00
4.活动地点：学校学术报告厅。
注意：
1.词数100左右;可以适当增加细节以使行文连贯;
2.开头语已经为你写好。
Dear Tom,
You have told me that you are very interested in how we Chinese celebrate our traditional festivals.___________________________________________________________________________
Best wish.
Yours,
Lihua
英语科试卷参考答案
第一卷 选择题部分 (满分80分)
第一部分 英语知识运用(共两节，满分40分)
第一节 单项填空 (共10小题;每小题1分，满分10分)
1-5 BDCDD 6-10 A AB AC
第二节 完形填空 (共20小题;每小题1.5分，满分30分)
11-15 ACBCD 16-20 DCBAD 21-25 ACBDC 26-30 BBADA
第三部分 阅读理解(共20小题; 满分40分)
第一节(共15小题;每小题2分，满分30分)第二节(共5小题; 每小题2分，满分10分)
31-33CBC 34-37CBDD 38-41BDBC 42-45 CAAC 46-50 CADGF
第二卷 非选择题部分 (满分55分)
第一节 语法填空(共10小题;每小题1.5分，满分15分)
51. to satisfy 52.assessing 53.will speed 54.Roughly 55.admirable
56. Absorbed 57.where 58.an 59.for 60.and
第二节 单词拼写(共5小题;每小题5分，满分5分)
61.deliberately 62. informed 63. surroundings 64. previous 65. squeezed
第三节 短文改错(共10小题;每小题1分，满分10分)
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第四节 书面表达(满分25分)
Dear Tom，
You have told me that you are very interested in how we Chinese celebrate our traditional festivals. With the Spring Festival coming/ approaching, I would like to invite you to join us in the celebration in our school.
A variety of activities will be included at the celebration, such as performances，games and gift-exchanging, which will surely enable you to broaden your horizons and have a better understanding of our culture. To get fully involved, I, together with my classmates, hope that you can put on a performance with us.And I think it will be a good combination of both our culture and yours. By the way, the celebration is scheduled to take place in the school lecture hall from 7: 00p. m. to 10:00p. m. on January 30, 2019.
We would appreciate it if you could squeeze your precious time to come. Don’t hesitate to contact me if you have any further questions. Looking forward to your arrival.
Yours,
Li hua
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