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1、120192019学年第一学期期中考试学年第一学期期中考试高二英语试卷高二英语试卷第一部分 阅读理解（共两节，满分阅读理解（共两节，满分 4040 分）分）第 1 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 AAnAn UnexpectedUnexpected StormStormThis is a story about an extreme storm in Moscow. It happened two and a half years ago. It was the firs

2、t time in my life that I saw such a strong storm. For Moscow, it was very unusual, and nobody predicted this storm before it happened.It was a sunny day in July, and I was at home alone watching TV. The windows and the door to the balcony were wide open because the weather was so hot.Suddenly, I fel

3、t a strong wind from outside. I wanted to close the window and came near. I looked out of the window and saw a black sky and trees blowing over because of the strong wind. I tried to close the window, but the wind made me fall down. I was afraid that the glass might break.I stood up and tried to clo

4、se the window again, but it was not possible because the wind was now stronger, and it was pushing the window open. I ran into the bathroom and took the mop to close the window. It worked.When I looked outside, the tree in front of my window was flat on the ground, and there was strong thunder and l

5、ightning. I decided to pull out all the electrical plugs, which took about 10 seconds. A sportsman would have envied my speed.When I finished, I looked outside. It was terrible, and I understood how people are helpless compared to the power of nature.Suddenly, the wind stopped, and it began to hail

6、(下冰雹). The ice was the size of grapes. After 10 minutes, everything stopped, and the sun shone as before. It was strange. A few minutes later, the phone began to ring every five 2minutes. It was my friends or relatives. We asked each other how it was and how we felt after the storm.Many trees died b

7、ecause of the storm. For a few days, the people helped clean parks and gardens. Some peoples cars were damaged by trees falling on them. After one week, it was history already. This is my story about an extreme storm in Moscow. It shows us that we are children of nature, and we must respect her.21.

8、How did the weather change according to the passage?A. Sunny and hotthunder and lightningwindyhailsunny.B. Sunny and hotwindyhailthunder and lightningsunny.C. Sunny and hotwindythunder and lightninghailsunny.D. Sunny and hotthunder and lightninghailwindysunny.22. What does the underlined sentence in

9、 Paragraph 5 mean?A. I could run faster than a sportsman.B. I did all the things in a flash.C. I could stay at home on a stormy day.D. I was admired by the sportsman for my speed.23. What did the author learn from the unexpected storm?A. We should respect nature.B. Everything will be history.C. We s

10、hould help each other.D. The disaster will be predicted.BOther people may have their own agenda (议程) for our life; we can value their input but we dont have to take it to heart.As children, our parents had dreams for us. They warned us to do well in school, and to do whatever was necessary to reach

11、our highest potential. Later in life, friends may try to set us up with their idea of the perfect partner or the perfect job. People close to us may have ideas about how we should live our lives, ideas that usually come from love and the desire for us to be happy. Other times, they come from a place

12、 of need within them-whether it is the 3parent who wants us to live out his or her dreams or the friend who wants us to play an already-defined role. Whatever the case, we can appreciate and consider those peoples input, but finally we must follow our own guidance.There may come a time when all the

13、suggestions can become overbearing (霸道的). We may feel that the people we love dont approve of our judgment, which can hurt our feelings. It can disturb the choices we make for our lives by making us doubt ourselves before weve had a chance to decide what we want.We can tell our loved ones how much w

14、e appreciate their thoughts and ideas, but that we need to live our own lives and make our own decisions. We can explain that they need to let us learn from our own experiences. When they see that we are happy with our lives and the path we are taking to reach our goals, they can make sure that all

15、we need them to do is to share in our joy.24. People close to us often tell us ideas to show their .A.concernB. authority C. potentialD. happiness25. What should we do when we disagree with our friends advice?A. Prove that our choices are right.B. Make them follow our decisions.C. Let them know we s

16、hould make our own decisions.D. Tell them our choice directly without compromise.26. What may be the best title for the text?A. Appreciating suggestions B. Offering suggestionsC. Accepting suggestionsD. Exchanging suggestionsCIn addition to the official basketball world, various other types of baske

17、tball are practiced around the world.WheelchairWheelchair BasketballBasketballWheelchair basketball was invented in 1946 by former American basketball players, who, after wartime injury, wanted once again to experience the excitement of a highly athletic sport within a team environment. It is now 4p

18、layed in more than 80 countries by over 25,000 men, women and children with a physical disability（身体残疾）which prevents them playing competitive basketball on their feet.http:/www.iwbf.orgBeachBeach BasketballBasketballBeach basketball is an exciting, non-stop action game played in the sand. The game

19、was born more than forty years ago on the physical education fields of Gulf Shores School. This kind of basketball, invented by Philip Bryant, has grown from an extremely effective skill improvement game to a very popular, widespread competitive sport.http:/StreetStreet BasketballBasketballStreet Ba

20、sketball or streetball is mainly played as a leisure(休闲) game, but streetball players can also compete against each other. There are no specific streetball rules and the game is played outdoors; the players make up their own rules to play. Streetball is very popular among younger players and allows

21、players to publicly show their own individual(个体的) skills.http:/DeafDeaf BasketballBasketballBasketball for the deaf (unable to hear in one or both ears) men and women has been played since the early 1920s. The game today has exactly the same rules as FIBA.http:/wwwdibf.orgBankshotBankshot Basketbal

22、lBasketballBankshot is a new game of skill and challenge that is often described as “mini golf, but with a basketball.” Bankshot is the only sports system that allows the able-bodied and athletes with a disability to play together at the same time. This game is about no running, jumping, or body con

23、tact（接触）and relies on the shooting skill.http:/527.Which of the following types of basketball has the longest history?A. Deaf Basketball B. Bankshot Basketball C. Wheelchair Basketball D. Beach Basketball28. If those having poor hearing want to play basketball, theyre advised to visit _.A. http:/www

24、.iwbf.org B. http:/C. http:/ D. http:/wwwdibf.org 29. Which of the following types of basketball allows physically strong and disabled players to play together?A. Street Basketball? B. Beach BasketballC. Wheelchair Basketball D. Bankshot Basketball 30. What do we know from the text?A. Disabled playe

25、rs can play in two of the five types of basketball.B. Beach basketball was originally designed to improve ones skills.C. Wheelchair basketball was invented by Philip Bryant.D. Streetball rules are very strict.DYour job is important and part of what shows who you are. However, in order to be truly su

26、ccessful in life you need to be balanced. After fifteen years in the Information Technology industry, I have learned a few lessons that have helped me maintain my sanity (明智) at work.The key for me has always been to have hobbies and interests outside of work. It doesnt matter what you do, but you n

27、eed time away from your work, time away from your family and time that is strictly yours for enjoyment. This blog, for example, is one of my new hobbies. Without hobbies, or at least a time to decompress, I feel that by the end of the week Im dead and no use to my family all the weekend long.I put f

28、amily first. This doesnt mean Im a clock-watcher at work, but means that I leave my work at work and make time for my family. I make sure Im there for supper almost every night and I spend time with my family (And 6watching TV doesnt count). My overall life runs a lot better when I make sure I give

29、time to my family.If I dont do something active like running, playing soccer or rock climbing, I tend to be ill-tempered. This is the way I deal with my stress; its not only something that makes me feel good, but also means that I can focus on work.I take time for personal reflection (反省). It makes

30、me feel like all those goals I havent reached yet are attainable (可达到的) if I stay focused and on course.31. We can learn from the text that the author .A. thinks people are what they doB. posted this text in his blog C. seldom has supper with his family D. worked in the IT industry 15 years ago32. W

31、hat does the underlined word “decompress” in Paragraph 2 mean?A. Play sports. B. Reduce stress. C. Be with the family. D. Improve oneself.33. The author puts family first, . A. for he doesnt like his work much B. so he often watches TV with themC. for a good family life does good to his overall life

32、 D. so he always expects to go home at work34. According to the author, we should to deal with stress.A. do something active B. do much reading C. keep a good mood D. focus on our work 35. How many ways to be balanced are mentioned in the text? A. One. B. Two.C. Four. D. Three.第 2 节 根据短文内容,从短文后的选项中选

33、出能填入空白处的最佳选项。选项中有两项为多余选项。HowHow toto passpass anan importantimportant testtest7Whether its a first grade science test or College Entrance Exam, all tests have one thing in common: you have to pass. _36_ Stuck in a situation where you dont know what to do? This article can help.Tips1. Once you get th

34、e study guide, make plans right away to study as soon as possible. No excuses! Killing time with friends isnt worth it，since you can always hang out with them any other day.2. Get plenty of rest. _37_ If you walk into the classroom sleepily, youll most likely not finish the test because you are so t

35、ired.3. Eat a good meal for breakfast. _38_ Some healthy breakfast suggestions are oatmeal (燕麦片), high fibre food, and grapefruit with the fresh fruit salad.4. Bring all necessary materials. _39_ Bring pencils, pens, pencil sharpeners, snacks (if allowed)，erasers, the calculator (if allowed) and any

36、thing else youll need for the test.5. _40_ Showing up late cuts back the time youll have to take for the test if its already testing hours. Youll probably miss any important information needed in completing the test. In some tests，late comers are not allowed to take the test.AThe exam tests vocabula

37、ry, reading and maths skills.BStudies show that if you get enough sleep, your brain will be much more efficient.CFailing the test wont help you in the long run, so its important to know how to prepare to pass that big test.DShowing up without something as simple as a pencil can make a big effect on

38、your test.EOne piece of cheese probably wont last until test time.GDont forget to set your alarm clock and show up on the test day on time.FThis test is a challenging one and every year many students are unable to qualify it just because of lack of guidance.8第二部分第二部分 完形填空（共 20 小题，每题 1.5 分，共 30 分）阅读下

39、面短文，从短文后各题所给的四个选项（A、B、C 和 D）中，选出可以填入空白处的最佳选项，并在答题卡上将该项涂黑。When I was a child I had a model railway set. As I drove my train around the track I set myself _41_ goals：“Keep the train at a constant speed” and “let it travel as _42_ as I can”. This was fun and exciting. Finally, I was _43_ to find myself

40、 driving the train around bends at full speed. Of course, the train went off the rails, but it did not _44_ me.The few _45_ I had only served to reassure(使确信) me that it was possible. I just _46_ the majority of failures and kept trying to repeat the _47_ of successes, since I had _48_ motivation. I

41、t was only then that my father _49_ what I was doing and stopped me so that I restarted to _50_ what I was doing. Interestingly my father had to try hard to get the train _51_ out of my hands. I had not realized that I had been _52_ them so tightly. For the first time in my life I noticed my heart _

42、53_ rapidly. With the help of my father I realized I should _54_ my goals and use steady force. In the end, I did it _55_.I use this example to show what I _56_ driven motivation. It comes from within us and takes us over for a time. Motivation can _57_ us, but if not managed it can cause us to _58_

43、 the reality and act as a catalyst (催化剂) for _59_ behavior. Therefore, we should learn to manage our motivation in order to be more _60_ in our lives and work.41. A. unclear B.specific C. realisticD.high 42. A. freelyB. quickly C. quietly D.carefully43. A. amazedB.annoyed C. confused D.concerned44.

44、A. disturb B.discourageC. discover D.distrust45. A. difficulties B.problems C. successesD.experiments46. A. imagined B.ignored C. valued D.admitted947. A. secret B.power C. meaning D.minority48. A. poor B.real C. strongD. primary49. A. praisedB.noticed C. followed D.believed50. A.think aboutB. talk

45、about C. learn from D.set down51. A. controlsB.tickets C. guards D.windows52. A. packing B.biting C. pushing D.holding53. A. kicking B.knocking C. beatingD.shaking 54. A. set B.score C.achieveD. lower 55. A. partly B.easilyC. equally D.madly56. A.call B.order C. expect D.promise57. A. ruin B.worry C

46、.protectD.benefit 58. A.lose touch with B.get close to C. get used to D.do away with59. A. good B.social C.negativeD.normal 60. A. grateful B.attractive C. effectiveD.respectful 第三部分第三部分 写作写作 （共三节（共三节 共共 5050 分）分）第一节语法填空 （共 10 小题共 15 分 每题 1.5 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(最多 3个单词)。Just now,

47、 I entered the website “Topic for Today”. I feel interested in the report on middle school _61_ (student) using cell-phones on campus. In fact, more students now come to school_62_cell-phones. My schoolmates have different opinions. Some think_63_is convenient to get in touch with others with the ce

48、ll-phone, which also makes you feel safe _64_ (especial) in time 10of trouble. Besides, it is nice to enjoy various functions of different cell-phones. _65_ , others think differently. First, the cell-phone is not a must in school, as there are some IC phones there, _66_ (make) it easy to call others. Second, many students often play e-games and send e-massages with their cell-phones, even in class, _67_will surely have bad _68_(affect) on their study. Whats more, it _9_( result) in a great waste of time and money.