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1、- 1 - / 20【2019【2019 最新最新】精选高二英语下学期期中试卷精选高二英语下学期期中试卷高二英语高二英语答题时间：120 分钟，满分：150 分阅读理解阅读理解 ( (共两节，满分共两节，满分6060分分) )第一节第一节( (共共1515小题；每小题小题；每小题3 3分，满分分，满分4545分分) )A AAnyone may visit the White House during certain visiting hours. Any United States citizen who wants to visit the White House should conta

2、ct his or her member of Congress to make reservations (预约). Reservations can be made six months in advance and must be made no less than 30 days in advance.A limited number of spaces are available for each tour day. Reservations are free. If you are a citizen of a foreign country and would like to v

3、isit the White House, contact your local U.S. embassy.Self-guided tours are offered on Tuesdays and Thursdays from 7:30 to 11:00 in the morning. They are also available on Fridays from 7:30 to noon and on Saturdays from 7:30 in the morning to 1:00 in the afternoon.- 2 - / 20Visitors can also visit t

4、he gardens during the spring garden tour. Garden tour dates are announced yearly. The event is free, but tickets are required. The White House offers opportunities to school-aged children to visit the grounds. Kitchen garden tours are offered every Tuesday and Thursday to classes of up to 30 student

5、s.Dates for the annual Easter egg roll are announced yearly. This event is designed for the families of children aged 12 years old or younger. It includes games, music, and stories along with the traditional egg roll. Tickets to the event are distributed using a lottery (抽奖) system. When visiting th

6、e White House, keep in mind that security is the most important thing. Any item that would be forbidden on an airplane, such as guns, knives, etc., cannot be carried onto the grounds. Bags and cameras are also banned.1. When are you allowed to make a self-guided tour of the White House?A. At 3 pm on

7、 Thursdays. B. At10:30 on Friday mornings.C. At 1 pm on Tuesdays. D.At1:30 on Saturday afternoons.2. What do we know about the spring garden tour?- 3 - / 20A. You need pay for the ticket.B. School-aged children do not need tickets.C. You can get garden tour dates annually.D. The tours are offered ev

8、ery Tuesday and Friday.3. What can you do during the Easter egg roll?A. You can enjoy music and games.B. You can win a fortune in a lottery.C. You can take photos there.D. You can bring fruit knives.4. Why were knives banned?A. Because you can not carry them on a plane.B. Because only adults can use

9、 them.C. Because you neednt them.D. Because safety comes first.B BSome students from Washington Adventist University, near Washington, D.C. have been helping poor children with their schoolwork. But the students did not work with the boys and girls at a traditional school. Every Thursday night, they

10、 have been meeting at a laundromat, a place where people go to wash their clothes. At the same time, the students are carrying out a marketing plan they designed for the - 4 - / 20laundromat. The program began with just five children, but has grown to about 20. Before the program works, the business

11、 was so bad that the owner had even considered closing his business, which is why the group came in. They were writing a marketing plan to give people a reason to keep coming to the laundromat. Then one student said, “Therere a lot of children hanging around. Why dont we add teaching?” The project i

12、s part of an international program called Enactus. It was started in the United States 40 years ago. The project is now at more than 1,700 colleges in 36 countries. It wants to give students experience before they graduate, so the project works with the community and with businesses. Ms. Pichot, the

13、 head of the universitys business department, says they invite any business to come in. Its a free workshop. Her students are working with other businesses in addition to the laundromat. She says the students help business owners increase their profits while gaining experience that they cannot get i

14、n school. They volunteer long hours.Christine Sumampouw is completing her studies this year. - 5 - / 20She has spent about 1,000 hours as a volunteer. That is more than any other student in the group. She says she has learned a lot from volunteering. 5. Why do college students teach poor children at

15、 a laundromat?A. They work part-time there.B. The poor children cant afford to go to school.C. They want to increase the laundromats business.D. The poor children dont have other places to study.6. What do we know about Enactus?A. Students offer help to businesses in need without being paid.B. It ai

16、ms to help students start their own business. C. It is created by Washington Adventist University.D. It is a program which only benefits businesses .7. What does Christine think of the project?A. Its a waste of time. B. Its beneficial.C. It takes too much of her time.D. It has a bad effect on her st

17、udy.C CWhen I first became a store manager for Walmart, I ran a - 6 - / 20small store with less than 100 employees. I liked the store because it offered flexible(灵活的) hours, and it allowed me to work while still taking an active role at home as a wife and mother. The store was even right next to my

18、sons kindergarten.After a year, my boss offered me a chance to manage a Walmart 40 miles away. It had been a problem store for years. The previous two managers had not been successful. The distance and the larger size of the store would mean much more time and energy from me. The new job would be a

19、great challenge. I told my boss I needed to think about it.Driving home, my immediate thought was, “No way!” If two men couldnt run this store, what made me think I could do it while being a wife and mother? I had far less experience than either of the two previous managers. I got home and consulted

20、 my husband, who I thought would have the same response as I did. But he didnt. He said I should accept the new role, and he offered to do more around the house to help me succeed in it. I called my parents, again hoping that they would talk me out of it. To my shock, they also said I should go for

21、it. They said I was exactly what that store needed. - 7 - / 20Now, I have been at this Walmart for 10 months. I am proud to say we have changed from being one of the worst stores in our area to one of the best. I am so happy that I said no to my own doubt and yes to a new challenge.8. The first para

22、graph is mainly about_.A. what the author did in her previous job B. the authors happy and busy family lifeC. how the author balanced her life and workD. the advantages of the authors previous job9. Why did the boss want the author to manage a new Walmart?A. The boss disliked the former managers.B.

23、The author didnt do well in her previous job.C. The author didnt get along well with the boss.D. The author is more experienced than the former managers.10. What had the author expected her family to do?A. Agree on her attitudes towards the new job. B. Support her in her new job.C. Give her some tip

24、s for her new job. D. Ask her boss for further consideration.11. What did the author most probably learn from her - 8 - / 20experience?A. Strike while the iron is hot.B. Nothing is impossible to a willing heart.C. Believe in yourself and you will succeed.D. All things are difficult before they are e

25、asy.D DPeople do not like being separated from their mobile phones, even while enjoying a restful holiday at the beach. However, the phone battery (电池) may become exhausted completely. If that happens, they have no choice but to connect the phone to the power supply. But its impossible to get the ba

26、ttery charged (充电) at the beach. What s worse, the hot sun is shining right overhead, and the water in the bottle is sure to reach a very high temperature. Antoine Sayah, a university student from Lebanon, developed a special beach mat called the Beachill. It looks similar to the ordinary beach mat

27、and will cause back pain as well. However, the device can recharge any mobile phone. It is designed to be water-resistant (防水的) and has a 5-watt solar panel, which provides power continuously. The mat also has the refrigeration equipment that can help keep drinks cool, just like the refrigerator. -

28、9 - / 20Antoine Sayah began selling the Beachill on the Internet for $150. He says he has been surprised at the reaction worldwide. “I have got orders for the device from Brazil, Toronto, all over Europe, especially France, America, from all continents.” The Beachill is also gaining popularity in ot

29、her places, like swimming pools and boats.Some people like the mat because it is lightweight and easy-to-carry. Rita Mathieu bought one of the Beachills. “When I am on the beach, I used to look around for a charger and never managed to find any and the water never stays cool,” she says. “So this kin

30、d of beach mat is wonderful and has everything in it, even a pocket where I can put a book. Thanks to it, I can surf the Internet and keep in touch with friends at any time at the beach.”12. The opening paragraph is mainly intended to _.A. show great pity for people at the beachB. attract the reader

31、s interest in the subjectC. provide some key facts about mobile phonesD. prove the importance of water in hot weather13. What can we learn about the Beachill?A. It is quite unusual in appearance. B. It will stop working in the water.- 10 - / 20C. It has some function of the refrigerator. D. It funct

32、ions more effectively than ordinary ones. 14. Rita Mathieu is mentioned to prove the Beachills _.A. popularityB. convenienceC. good qualityD. low price15. The text is written to _. A. tell people a new way to get a cold drink B. ask people to stop using phones at the beach C. encourage people to tra

33、vel around the worldD. introduce a beach mat that can charge a phone第二节第二节 ( (共共5 5小题；每小题小题；每小题3 3分，满分分，满分1515分分) )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。根据短文内容，从短文后的选项中选出能填入空白处的最佳选项。选项中有两项为多余选项。选项中有两项为多余选项。Q&AQ&AQuestion:Question: BeforeBefore graduation,graduation, I I decideddecided toto bebe a a usefuluse

34、ful manman forfor ourour country.country. However,However, whenwhen I I appliedapplied forfor somesome positions,positions, I I waswas turnedturned down.down. OnlyOnly thenthen diddid I I realizerealize itit waswas notnot easyeasy toto achieveachieve mymy dream.dream.16 Now I even dont have the cour

35、age to try a new position. How can I find the power to continue my dream? Answer:Answer: I I cancan understandunderstand thethe situationsituation youyou areare in.in. YouYou - 11 - / 20feelfeel youryour lifelife lackslacks thethe powerpower thatthat youyou wantwant andand thethe motivationmotivatio

36、n thatthat youyou need.need. 1717 By training your thoughts to concentrate on the bright side of things, you are more likely to have the incentive (动机) to work towards on your goals. 18 Your life can be improved, and your happiness enriched when you choose to change your views. Dont leave your futur

37、e to chance, or wait for things to get better mysteriously alone. 19 Begin to build your confidence, and work through problems rather than avoid them. Remember that power is not just about control over situations, but the ability to deal with whatever comes your way.Always believe that good things a

38、re possible, and remember that mistakes can be lessons that lead to discoveries. Take your fear and transform it into trust. 20 Turn your “worry hours” into “productive hours”. You will see beautiful things happen when you allow yourself to experience the joys of life.A. What you need is to change y

39、our goal. B. The fact that the positions were not offered to me beat me.C. Learn to rise above anxiety and doubt.- 12 - / 20D. You are less likely to be held back by negative ideas that might limit your performance.E. Unfortunately, many people havent realized it.F. Actually all you have to do is ch

40、ange your points of view.G. You must go in the direction of your hopes and ambitions.完形填空完形填空阅读下面短文，从短文后各题所给的四个选项（A、B、C和D） 中，选出可以填入空白处的最佳选项。(每小题2分，共40分)I was recently invited to dinner by a friend. During the meal, the 21 of the restaurant came over and said our meal was free. I was 22 . He stood th

41、ere smiling at me and there was an air of 23 . Finally I asked him if he knew me. He said I had 24 forgotten him, but I had 25 his life. My friend was quite 26 and asked him how I had done this.He said twelve years ago I was teaching a stress management class and he was one of the 27 . I asked the g

42、roup what their number one 28 was and most of them said it was from their bosses.I listened to everyone, then 29 a chair and invited - 13 - / 20everyone to stand on it. I wanted them to look at the room from 30 there. After that, I asked the group to think about how the room looked 31 when they chan

43、ged their perspective (角度). Then I asked them to 32 their bosses. Was this the same person who had 33 their good qualities and hired them? Do they remember how 34 they were to be chosen for the job?He said I looked at him and asked if he had ever thanked his boss for the 35 to earn a living and 36 h

44、im new skills and to be a better employee. He said he went back to work the next day with a thank-you card to his 37 . He learned to 38 stress in a smart way. Now he has been the manager of the restaurant for eight years. He said I had taught him to 39 life from different perspectives and to express

45、 40 .21. A. waiterB. managerC. cook D. owner22. A. satisfiedB. excitedC. surprised D. moved23. A. familiarity B. understanding C. importance D. dignity24. A. hardlyB. rarelyC. specially D. probably- 14 - / 2025. A. changedB. plannedC. built D. noticed26. A. patientB. anxiousC. curious D. doubtful27.

46、 A. Employers B. students C. organizers D. teachers28. A. joyB. stress C. dangerD. pride29. A. removedB. brokeC. held D. took30. A. downB. outsideC. upD. inside31. A. naturalB. different C. funny D. strange32. A. considerB. askC. visitD. watch33. A. seenB. predicted C. chosen D. improved34. A. puzzl

47、edB. touchedC. Happy D. calm35. A. abilityB. chance C. process D. luck36. A. allowingB. advisingC. encouraging D. teaching37. A. colleagueB. customerC. bossD. parent- 15 - / 2038. A. leave behind B. deal withC. suffer from D. bring about39. A. look atB. talk about C. work on D. take over40. A. apolo

48、gyB. regret C. appreciation D. sympathy阅读下面材料，在空白处填入适当的内容阅读下面材料，在空白处填入适当的内容(1(1个单词个单词) )或括号内单词或括号内单词的正确形式。的正确形式。( (每个每个1.51.5分，共分，共1515分分) )Edinburgh, the capital city of Scotland, is famous for its festivals. There are twelve festivals around the year, half of 41 _ are celebrated during the months of July and August. Here are two famous festivals 42 _ (hold) each year during the summer in Edinburgh the Edinburgh International Festival and the Edinburgh International Book Festival.The first Ed