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1、国际育才2019年春季高二年级期中考试英语试题本试卷满分150分，考试总用时120分钟第一部分 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l.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。1. What will the speakers do on Saturday? A. Go to work. B. Go to the gym
2、.C. Eat brunch.2. When did the man hurt himself? A. A few years ago. B. A few months ago. C. A few weeks ago.3. Where does this conversation take place? A.In a library. B. In a bookstore. C. In a classroom.4. How does the woman sound? A.Angry. B. Sad. C. Nervous.5. What are the speakers mainly discu
3、ssing? A. Their exam schedules.B.Their physics exam results. C. Their recent sleep habits.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、7题。6. What does the man like most about reusable bags
4、? A. They have a variety of uses.B.They are free. C. They are lighter and easier to carry. 7. What discount do shoppers receive if they use reusable bags?A. 10% off. B. 10 cents off. C. 3% off. 听第7段材料，回答第8至10题。8. Why doesnt Brad like online shopping? A. He doesnt like to plan. B. He doesnt want his
5、packages stolen.C. He doesnt like to stay at home waiting.9. What does Brad advise Sally to do?A. Go to the store. B. Clean the house. C. Keep track of her package.10. How is Sally related to Brad? A. Shes his sister. B. Shes his employee. C.Shes his mom. 听第8段材料，回答第11至13题。 11. In the beginning, what
6、 does the woman think George is doing?A. Reading. B. Coloring.C. Writing.12. Why are some of the texts marked in green? A. They are the main ideas. B. They are important details.C. They are a bit more difficult.13. According to George, why is active reading useful? A. It helps students learn new wor
7、ds.B. It shows students what they already know.C. Its a good learning method for both slow and fast students.听第9段材料，回答第14至17题。14. Who will know about the move tonight?A. Lily.B. Katie. C. Jason.15. According to the woman, what is much better in France? A. The food.B. The weather. C. The schools.16.
8、What does the man hope to do about his family? A. Bring them to France.B. Leave them in America. C. Visit them in a few months.17. What is the relationship between the speakers? A. Boss and secretary.B. Family members. C. Co-workers.听第10段材料，回答第18至20题。18. What is the most important requirement for th
9、is job? A. Experience.B. Creativity. C. Energy.19. What do children do in the morning? A. Go hiking.B. Write short essays. C. Report to the leaders.20. When is the application due?A. In late April. B. In mid-May. C. In early July.第二部分 阅读理解(共两节,满分40分)第一节 (共15题;每小题2分,满分30分)阅读下列短文,从每题所给的A、B、C和D四个选项中,选出
10、最佳选项。ANew York Bicycle ToursBiking is the perfect way to see Lower Manhattan . The area is rich in architectural , historical and cultural beauty. Brooklyn Bridge Bike Rental makes your sightseeing easier by providing a map, a helmet, a chain lock and a basket, all free to use with your rental. We p
11、resent a variety of high quality bikes. We also have baby seats and childrens trailers for the rentals . So pack a snack, grab a bottle of water and burn some calories! Waterfront Greenway& Central Park Bike Tour Youll visit some of the most well-known spots around the park. Then youll head onto the
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13、eels with our professional guides! The Central Park is a perfect combination of historical architecture and nature. Our experienced and also well-informed tour guides will share their interesting knowledge about historical attractions, celebrity homes, movie locations, according to your wishes. Inst
14、ead of endless walking or getting lost, you will enjoy yourself when you discover this amazing park.Tour Code:227-5999Duration:2hours Brooklyn Bridge Bike Tour Youll cross both the Manhattan and Brooklyn Bridges with time to stop and enjoy the thrilling views of the city from the top of each. Ride t
15、hrough the trendy DUMBO neighborhood as well as historic Brooklyn Heights. Guests will walk along the walkway to amaze at the sweeping scene of Manhattans world-famous skyline.Tour Code:112-3311Duration:3hours21. What does Brooklyn Bridge Bike Rental provide for free?A. High quality bikes. B. Helmet
16、s and chain locks.C. Snacks and bottled water. D. Baby seats and childrens trailers.22.What can cyclists do on the Waterfront Greenway& Central Park Bike Tour ?A. Boat on the Hudson River . B. Appreciate local architecture .C. Drive cars on the Greenway bike path D. Sight-see Brooklyn Heights.23.Whi
17、ch of the following can offer cyclists tour guides?A.Brooklyn Bridge Bike Rental. B. Brooklyn Bridge Bike Tour. C. Central Park Bike Tour . D. Waterfront Greenway& Central Park Bike Tour . BA pile of shoes on a front porch isnt anything out of the ordinary for most households, but for Heather Duckwo
18、rth it held a special meaning during her sons 18th summer.The mom, who has an11-year-old daughter, 18-year-old twin sons, and a 20-year-old son, wrote a heartfelt post about seeing a pile of shoes outside her door and all that it represents, These shoes mean that I have a house full of kids, mostly
19、teenagers, in their summer holiday. These shoes mean there is probably no food left in my house. These shoes mean noise and mess but laughter and music as well.When Duckworth returned from work and saw the shoes recently, they brought on a wave of sadness because she realized that things were changi
20、ng. Most of the kids who wear the shoes have just graduated from high school and she realizes that time is precious in her 18th summer with her sons. She continues that she knows seeing the shoes in the house means that the kids are safe, but soon all the shoes will be spread across college campuses
21、 and she knows all of these shoes might not find their way back home next summer as life takes them on new adventures.The time might be bittersweet, but Duckworth wants to focus on creating happy memories rather than focusing on the sadness that could come. She is going to be thankful for the shoes
22、and enjoy every moment with the kids.The sentimental post generated a massive amount of interest with it being shared over 88,000 times in a week and receiving 14,000 comments. Duckworth was touched by the comments and how the story resonated with so many . She responds. What a gift you all have giv
23、en me in knowing that I am not alone in feeling this way. Motherhood is hard, but we are all in this together!24. What do the shoes mainly mean for Heather Duckworth?A.The tiring and disorderly family. B. The messy but happy life.C. The endless and hard housework . D. A lot of household responsibili
24、ty.25. What change will happen to Heather Duckworth?A. She will be trapped in a financial crisis. B. Some of her children will leave her.C. The kids will not be safe any longer . D. Her children wont love her as before.26. What can we learn about the comments on Heather Duck worths post?A. They are
25、made mainly by mothers. B. Most readers disagree with her opinion at all.C. Many people are interested in placing shoes properly.D. Many mothers have the same experience as hers. 27. What can be a suitable title for the text?A. Live More Happily B. The Childrens ShoesC. The Hard Motherhood D. A Hot
26、Post for MothersCLiving in an urban area with green spaces has a long-lasting positive influence on peoples mental well-being, a study has suggested. UK researchers found moving to a green space had a lasting positive effect, unlike pay rises or promotions, which only provided a short-term boost. Co
27、-author Mathew White, from the European Centre for Environment and Human Health at the University of Exeter, UK, explained that the study showed people living in greener urban areas were displaying fewer signs of depression or anxiety. There could be a number of reasons, he said, for example, people
28、 do many things to make themselves happier: they try hard for promotion or pay rises, or they get married. But the trouble with all those things is that within six months to a year, people are back to their original baseline levels of well-being. So, these things dont make us happy in the long term.
29、 We found that for some lottery winners who had won more than $500,000 the positive effect was definitely there, but after six months to a year, they were back to the baseline.Dr. White said his team wanted to see whether living in greener urban areas had a lasting positive effect on peoples sense o
30、f well-being or whether the effect also disappeared after a period of time. To do this, the team used data from the British Household Panel Survey by the University of Essex.Explaining what the data revealed, he said: What you see is that even after three years, mental health is still better, which
31、is unlike many of the other things that we think will make us happy. He observed that people living in green spaces were less stressed, and less stressed people made more sensible decisions and communicated better.With a growing body of evidence establishing a link between urban green spaces and a p
32、ositive influence on human well-being. Dr. White said, Theres growing interest among public policy officials, but the trouble is who funds it. What we really need at a policy level is to decide where the money will come from to help support good quality local green spaces.28. According to one study,
33、 what do green spaces do to people?A. Improve their work efficiency. B. Add to their lasting happiness.C. Help them build a positive attitude towards life. D. Lessen their concerns about material well-being.29. What does Dr. White try to find out about living in a greener urban area?A. How it affect
34、s different people. B. How strong its effect is.C.How it benefits physically. D. How long its positive effect lasts. 30. What did Dr. White research reveal about people living in a green environment?A. Their communication with others improved.B. Their decisions required less consideration.C. Their m
35、emories were greatly strengthened .D. Their stress was more obvious than real.31. According to Dr. White , what should the government do to build more green spaces in cities?A .Involve local residents in the effort. B. Improve urban planning .C. Find financial support. D. Raise public awareness of t
36、he issue.DIn a world with limited land, water and other natural resources, the harm from the traditional business model is on the rise. Actually, the past decade has seen more and more forests disappearing and the globe becoming increasingly warm. People now realize that this unhealthy situation mus
37、t be changed, and that we must be able to develop in sustainable ways. That means growth with low carbon or development of sustainable products. In other words, we should keep the earth healthy while using its supply of natural resources.Today, sustainable development is a proper trend in many count
38、ries. According to a recent study, the global market for low-carbon energy will become three times bigger over the next decade. China, for example, has sets its mind on leading that market, hoping to seize chances in the new round of the global energy revolution. It is now trying hard to make full u
39、se of wind and solar energy, and is spending a huge amount of money making electric cars and high-speed trains. In addition, we are also seeing great growth in the global markets for sustainable products such as palm oil, which is produced without cutting down valuable rainforest. In recent years th
40、e markets for sustainable products have grown by more than 50%.Governments can fully develop the potential of these new markets. First, they can set high targets for reducing carbon emissions and targets for saving and reusing energy. Besides, stronger arrangement of public resources like forests ca
41、n also help to speed up the development. Finally, governments can avoid the huge expenses that are taking us in the wrong direction, and redirecting some of those expenses can public accelerate the change from traditional model to a sustainable one. The major challenge of this century is to find way
42、s to meet the needs of growing population within the limits of this single planet. That is no small task, but it offers abundant new chances for sustainable product industries.32. The traditional business model is harmful because of all the following EXCEPT that _.A. It makes the world warmer . B. i
43、t consumes natural resources.C. it brings severe damage to forests . D. it makes growth hard to continue.33. What can we infer from Paragraph 2?A. China lacks wind and solar energy. B. China is the leader of the low-carbon market.C. Palm oil is made at the cost of valuable forests.D. High-speed trai
44、ns are a low-carbon development.34. To full develop the low-carbon markets, government can _.A. cut public expenses B. encourage energy conservation.C. develop public resources D. forbid carbon emissions.35. What is the main purpose of the passage?A. To introduce a new business model. B. To compare
45、two business models.C. To predict a change of the global market. D. To advocate sustainable development.第二节(共5小题;每小题2分,满分10分)根据文章内容,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。How to Make a Chinese Hot PotEating a Chinese hot pot is a very common experience. People gather around the pot, dipping their food, w
46、aiting for it to cook, mixing their own seasonings(调味品） and enjoying each others company. 36._Firstly, prepare a large pot of soup. There is no right or wrong way to prepare a soup, so feel free to make your own. A simple soup can be made by boiling water with the addition of meat bones or fish heads and a mixture of herbs, seasonings and vegetables. Then, cut a variety of meats and fish into thin slices.37._.Choose any food that you enjoy. Some common choices for Chinese hot pot include thin pieces of beef, pork, lamb and s