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1、重庆市大学城第一中学校 2018-20192018-2019 学年高二英语下学期期中试题 第 卷（选择题 共 100100分） 第一部分 听力（共两节，满分 3030分） 做题时，请先将答案划在试题卷上。录音内容结束后，你将有两分钟的时间将试题卷上的 答案转涂到答题卡上。 第一节 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。 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. Who should do the housework today A. Linda. B. Henry. C. Mary. 2
2、. What is the woman probably doing? A. Shopping for new shoes. B. Packing her suitcase. C. Getting dressed. 3. Where are the speakers? A. At a bar. B. At a grocery store C. At the womans house 4. What time is it now? A. 3:00p.m. B. 3:30p.m. C. 6:30p.m. 5. When will the man stop smoking A. In a year.
3、 B. In a week. C. In a day. 第二节 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。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 6 段材料，回答第 6 6、7 7 题。 6. Why is Marie tired? A. She was woken up early. B. She stayed up late last nigh - 1 - C. She had a long day at work 7. Who
4、 is Sammy? A. Maries son. B. Maries husband. C. Maries neighbor. 听第 7 7 段材料，回答第 B B、9 9 题。 8. Where does the woman usually listen to music? A.In a gym. B.In her room. C.In her car. 9. What kind of music does the man like? A.Classical music. B.Country music. C.Rock music. 听第 8 8 段材料，回答第 1010至 1212题。
5、10.Why cant Professor Green help Tom? A. She is in Tokyo now. B. Shell be leaving next Thursday. C. Shell be attending a conference. 11.Where does Dr. Brown work? A. At a university. B. At a computer company. C. At an international organization. 12. What will Professor Green do right now? A. Make a
6、phone call. B. Meet a computer expert. C. Ask Tom some questions. 听第 9 9 段材料，回答第 1313至 1616题。 13. What is the weather like now? A.Sunny. B.Cloudy. C.Rainy. 14. How many people promised to help the man cook? A.One. B.Two. C.Three. 15. Why is the man planning the party? A.To celebrate his birthday. B.
7、To get together with friends. C.To welcome his Italian cousins. - 2 - 16. Which part of the plan is sure to surprise all the guests? A.The clown. B.The special pizza. C.The womans gift. 听第 1010段材料，回答第 1717至 2020题。 17. When did the second storm hit Brooklyn yesterday? A.At 10: 15 a.m. B.At 10: 30 a.m
8、. C.At 10:45 a.m. 18. What was the impact of the storm system in Oklahoma? A.Several people got hurt. B.Four people were killed. C.Some big trees were blown down. 19. Whats the high temperature today? A.12 degrees. B.19 degrees. C.30 degrees. 20. What will the weather be like on Sunday? A.Calm. B.Su
9、nny. C.Stormy. 第一部分 阅读理解（共两节，满分 4040分） 第一节（共 1515小题；每小题 2 2 分，满分 3030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 Aruba is one of the most well-known Caribbean destinations for tourists around the world. Youre probably wondering what to include as well as what to wear while youre in Aruba.
10、 ClothesClothes The main reason why youre heading there is to relax on the countrys fresh beaches and joy in warm waters of the Caribbean Sea. During most of the day, youll likely be wearing your swimsuit. When youre finished at the beach or pool area, it is advisable to bring along a shirt or cover
11、 as well as shorts to wear. It is not recommended to wear beach clothes when you go out for dinner regardless - 3 - of the time of day. Shorts and T-shirts are enough in many restaurants, although more formal clothes are advised for the fanciest eating establishments. What else to bring?What else to
12、 bring? The Caribbean sun is very strong and if youre planning on spending lots of time in the sun, there are several precautions you must take. Include suncream, sunglasses, a wide hat, a couple of bathing suits, as well as a beach bag and a cooler in your luggage. What NOT to bring?What NOT to bri
13、ng? While drinking water is questionable or not safe in many Caribbean nations, Aruba is an exception. Aruba is known for having the cleanest water in the world. There is no need to bring water, simply bring along an empty bottle. Several items are prohibited in Aruba for carrying. These include fir
14、earms, e-cigarettes, as well as sharp objects and tools. 21. Tourists choose Aruba for a destination mainly because_. A. they can wear casual clothes freely B. they can enjoy the beautiful scenery C. they can relax on the beach and in waters D. they can have a wonderful dinner party there 22. Which
15、of the following is not advised to do in Aruba? A. Wearing a T-shirt in a restaurant. B. Preparing suncream in advance. C. Wearing beach clothes for dinner. D. Taking along sun glasses before going out. 23. The purpose of the text is to_. A. provide information for tourists B. offer advice on travel
16、ling in Aruba C. attract more tourists to travel in Aruba D. warn tourists against doing wrong things B I never planned to be a teacher. I was headed for a law school, for a real career. - 4 - Teaching was something to “get out of my system”. I would teach a couple of years and then go to get a real
17、 job. After the first couple of years, I promised myself I would leave if I didnt love my job any more. Twenty-nine years later, that day still has not come. So, why do I stay? I stay because I laugh and learn every day. The children are funny, insightful, and honest. If my shoes dont match my outfi
18、t, they tell me. If my argument that Invisible Man is an important twentieth century classics doesnt convince them, they tell me. I stay because every single day is different. Some days, my lessons are great, and I have classes of students who are engaged in reading, writing and thinking. Some days,
19、 my lessons fall flat, and I realize that I need to start from scratch even after 29 years. I stay because I love to see the children realize that they have learned something whether its how to craft an argumentative thesis sentence or how to understand the effect of repetition in The Declaration of
20、 Independence. I love to see the children write well; I love the feeling of reading a well-argued essay, and I love smiling as I write a final “Awesome job!” on a paper on which a student has worked hard. I stay because what Ive learned in 29 years is that I do have a “real” job the most real job th
21、ere is. Its the one that leads to other jobs, that helps to create good thinkers who go on to be productive in our society, and that supports our community as it grows and times change. My job is among the ones that matter most. 24.The author became a teacher because he _. A. needed money to go to a
22、 law school B. loved dealing with children C. loved teaching very much D. failed to get a “real” job 25. We can infer from Paragraph 2 that the author _. A. often pays no attention to his outfit B. is good at convincing his students C. enjoys his time with his students D. doesnt read many classics 2
23、6. According to Paragraph 4, the author continues to teach most probably because _. - 5 - A. teaching makes him feel he can make a difference to children B. teaching makes him realize every day is different C. he can learn a lot of things from teaching D. he likes to be praised by his students 27. W
24、hat is the passage mainly about? A. What the author has learned as a teacher. B. What the author thinks of being a teacher. C. Why the author didnt choose to become a lawyer. D. Why the author chooses to stay as a teacher. C A young woman sits alone in a caf sipping tea and reading a book. She pause
25、s briefly to write in a nearby notepad before showing her words to a passing caf waiter: “Where are the toilets please?” This is a familiar scene in Tokyos so-called “silent cafs”, where customers are not allowed to speak, and only communicate by writing in notepads. The concept rises by a desire to
26、 be alone among young Japanese, a situation brought by economic uncertainty, a shift in traditional family support structures and the growing social isolation. The phenomenon is not limited to coffee shops but covers everything from silent discos, where participants dance alone wearing wireless head
27、phones connected to the DJ, to products such as small desk tents designed for conversation-free privacy in the office. One Kyoto company even offers single women the opportunity to have a “one woman wedding” a full bridal affair, complete with white dress and ceremony, and the only thing missing is
28、the groom. The trend has its own media expression “botchi-zoku”, referring to individuals who consciously choose to do things completely on their own. One recent weekday afternoon, Chihiro Higashikokubaru, a 23-year-old nurse, travelled 90 minutes from her home, to Tokyo on her day off in order to e
29、njoy some solo time. Speaking quietly at the entrance of the cafe, Miss Higashikokubaru said: “I heard about this place via Twitter and I like the idea of coming here. I work as a nurse and its always very busy. There are very few quiet places in Tokyo, and its - 6 - a big busy city. I just want to
30、come and sit somewhere quietly on my own. Im going to drink a cup of tea and maybe do some drawings. I like the idea of a quiet, calm atmosphere.” The desire to be isolated is not a new concept in Japan, home to an estimated 3.6 million “hikikomori” a more extreme example of social recluses (隐士) who
31、 withdraw completely from society. 28. What is special about the “silent cafes”? A. It provides various tea and books. B. People are not allowed to communicate. C. It has attracted many popular young people. D. It offers service by writing not by speaking. 29. Which of the following accounts for the
32、 idea of being alone in Japan? A. The increasing social isolation. B. The stable economic situation. C. The rising demand for privacy. D. The rapid development of internet. 30. What do we know about Higashikokubaru? A. She doesnt like to be a nurse. B. She doesnt like the life in big cities. C. She
33、enjoys her solo time in a quiet place. D. She travelled to Tokyo on her work days. 31. What is the best title of the passage? A. Silent cafes B. Lonely Japanese C. One woman wedding D. Social recluses in Japan D D A rainforest is an area covered by tall trees with the total high rainfall spreading q
34、uite equally through the year and the temperature rarely dipping below l6 Rainforests have a great effect on the world environment because they can take in heat from the sun and adjust the climateWithout the forest cover，these areas would reflect more heat into the atmosphere，warming the rest of the
35、 world. Losing - 7 - the rainforests may also influence wind and rainfall patterns，potentially（潜在的） causing certain natural disasters all over the world In the past hundred years，humans have begun destroying rainforests in search of three major resources(资源)：land for crops，wood for paper and other p
36、roducts，land for raising farm animalsThis action affects the environment as a wholeFor example，a lot of carbon dioxide (二 氧 化 碳 )in the air comes from burning the rainforestsPeople obviously have a need for the resources we gain from cutting trees but we will suffer much more than we will benefit. T
37、here are two main reasons for this Firstly， when people cut down trees， generally they can only use the land for a year or twoSecondly，cutting large sections of rainforests may provide a good supply of wood right now，but in the long run it actually reduces the worlds wood supply Rainforests are ofte
38、n called the worlds drug storeMore than 25 of the medicines we use today come from plants in rainforestsHowever，fewer than lof rainforest plants have been examined for their medical valueIt is extremely likely that our best chance to cure diseases lies somewhere in the worlds shrinking（收缩的） rainfore
39、sts 32Rainforests can help to adjust the climate because they Areduce the effect of heat from the sun on the earth Bbring about high rainfall throughout the world Crarely cause the temperature to drop lower than l6 Dreflect more heat into the atmosphere 33What does the word “this” underlined in the
40、third paragraph refer to? AWe will lose much more than we can gain BHumans have begun destroying rainforests CPeople have a strong desire for resources DMuch carbon dioxide comes from burning rainforests 34It can be inferred from the text that . Awe can get enough resources without rainforests Bthe
41、level of annual rainfall affects wind patterns - 8 - Cwe will grow fewer kinds of crops in the gained land Dthere is great medicine potential in rainforests 35What might be the best title for the text? AHow to Save Rainforests BHow to Protect Nature CRainforests and the Environment DRainforests and
42、Medical Development 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项。 Happy people do things differently to increase their levels of happiness. There are things that we can start doing today to feel the effects of more happiness in our lives. 36_ Selflessly helping someone is a sup
43、er powerful way to feel good inside, Whats even greater about this kindness act is that not only will you feel better, but so will people watching the act of kindness. Express gratitudeExpress gratitude Basically, being grateful for the goodness in your life will bring you a deeper sense of happines
44、s. And thats without having to go out and buy anything. It makes sense. 37_ Learn to forgiveLearn to forgive Harboring feelings of hatred is horrible for your well-being. When you hate someone, and youre continuously thinking about it, those negative emotions are eating away at your immune system(免疫
45、系统). You put yourself in a bad state and it stays with you throughout your day. 38_ Cultivate optimismCultivate optimism Winners have the ability to create their own optimism. No matter what the situation is, a successful person will always find an optimistic way to deal with it. 39 People who think
46、 optimistically see the world as a place packed with endless opportunities, especially in trying times. Develop social relationshipsDevelop social relationships - 9 - The happiest people on the planet are the ones who have deep, meaningful relationships. 40 We feel connected and a part of something
47、more meaningful than our lonely existence A. Take care of your body. B. Practice acts of kindness. C. So, its wise to forgive others and forgive yourself. D. Comparing yourself to someone else can be poisonous. E. We wont feel happy if we arent thankful for what we already. F. Theres a warm feeling
48、that comes from having an active circle of good friends. G. He knows failure only as an opportunity to grow and learn a new lesson from life. 第三部分 英语知识运用（共两节） 第二部分 完形填空（共 20 题；每小题 1.5分，满分 30分） 阅读下列短文，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。 I was about to get on a plane after a trip. Ho
49、nestly speaking, the trip was very 41 and exhausting. To make things worse, I had a middle seat in Zone 5, where they limited the baggage 42 there wasnt much room in the overhead bins(行李架). I had to ask the flight attendant if I could 43 my seat. Trying to be 44 , she asked if I was willing to sit in an exit row. “Yes, sure!” I 45 responded, full of hope. But a moment later, she told me that row might not be 46 . I could only accept the