江蘇省蘇州市張家港高級中學2018_2019學年高二英語上學期期中試題.docx

張家港高級中學2018-2019學年第一學期中考試高二年級英語試卷第一部分：聽力部分（包括20小題，每小題1分，共20分）第一節(jié)（共5小題；每小題1分，滿分5分）1. Who is probably Hank?A. The womans old boss. B. The womans brother. C. The womans old classmate.2. What is the man going to do tomorrow afternoon?A. Paint the front door. B. Weed the garden. C. Wash the car.3. How long does the man spend travelling to work?A. 15 minutes. B. 30 minutes. C. 45 minutes.4. What does the woman want to become?A. A teacher. B. A writer. C. An actress.5. What did Jacks father do the day before yesterday?A. He saw the doctor. B. He stayed in bed. C. He studied with Jack.第二節(jié)（共15小題；每小題1分，滿分15分）6. How many turns should the man take if he wants to get to the bookstore?A. One. B. Two. C. Three.7. Where is the cinema?A. On St. Jones Street. B. On High Street. C. Opposite the church.聽第7段材料，回答第8至9題。8. What will the weather be like in the afternoon?A. A bit colder. B. Very warm. C. Less cold.9. What is the woman most probably going to do in the afternoon?A. Go skating. B. Drive somewhere. C. Throw snowballs.聽第8段材料，回答第10至12題。10. How many American writers do the speakers mention?A. Three. B. Four. C. Five.11. When did Jack London go to Canada?A. In 1916. B. In 1876. C. In 1897.12. What is the man mainly talking about?A. Jack Londons life. B. Jack Londons books. C. Jack Londons family.聽第9段材料，回答第13至16題。13. What happened to the man?A. His leg was burnt in a fire. B. He caught a terrible flu. C. He was hurt in a football match.14. What is the man going to do next week?A. Have a trip. B. Play in a football match. C. Watch a football match.15. Until what time does the woman tell the man to lie in bed?A. Next Friday. B. This Friday. C. Next Tuesday.16. How often should the man take the white pills?A. Three times a day. B. Four times a day. C. Twice a day.聽第10段材料，回答第17至20題。17. What is the most important for dog-care?A. Proper feeding. B. Clean. C. Active exercise.18. How long should food be left before a dog?A. Until it eats up the food. B. No more than thirty minutes. C. No more than an hour.19. Why does a pet dog need active exercise?A. To build its strength. B. To help it sleep very well. C. To keep it clean.20. What kind of dog needs to run in an open field? A. An old one. B. A small one. C. A big one.第二部分 英語知識運用(共兩節(jié)，滿分35分）第一節(jié) 單項填空（共15小題；每小題1分，滿分15分）21. Although we produce carbon when we breathe, the carbon we produce is much less than produced by a car.A. that B. itC. one D. the one22. We should produce fewer things from raw materials, the supply is growing smaller and smaller.A. whose B. of whichC. where D. with which23. I noticed that he was wearing shoes that did not match. He too hard to notice.A. might be working B. can have workedC. must have been working D. should have been worked24. Based on the agreement, all payments _be made by the end of the month.A. may B. canC. shall D. will25. The practice of a lawyer requires not only detailed knowledge of certain aspects of the law but also _with court procedures.A. acquaintance B. administrationC. consequence D. presentation26. -Hello, is Mr. Smith in?-Sorry, there is _person _ you referred to in my office.A. such no; that B. such no; whomC. no such; who D. no such; as27. When you look at will have become a large tree, you will find a sense of satisfaction that you did your part to help solve the problem of climate change.A. something; known B. which; to knowC. those; know D. what; knowing28. In no country Britain, as has been mentioned previously in this brochure, experience four seasons during the course of a single day.A. aside from; one can B. more than; one canC. rather than; can one D. other than; can one29. When the minister came in, the two cheaters were sitting before the weaver, busily.A. pretending working B. pretended having workedC. pretending to be working D. pretended to have worked30.The river _ at least 50 meters in width, but the ten-year-old boy can swim across it within minutes.A. is measured B. measuresC. is measuring D. is being measured31.Had he taken his teachers advice, he _ having made such a silly mistake in the exam yesterday.A. would not regret B. would not have regrettedC. may not regret D. does not regret32.Have you heard the bad news that Stephen Hawking, one of worlds greatest physicist passed away on March 14?You bet! It is only when you suddenly lose someone _ you fully realize how much you value him.A. do B. thenC. will D. that33. _ his work made him not have time to communicate with his classmates, which led to his having few friends in class.A. Devoted to B. devoting to C. Being devoted to D. Having devoted to34. Many major economic problems _ to be solved, there is no point _ the growth rate of this year now.A. remaining; predictingB. remaining; to predictC. remained; predictingD. remained; to predict35.Jane really cares what others say about her.No wonder she is always _.A. letting the cat out of the bag B. walking on eggsC. like a cat on hot bricks D. more brave than wise第二節(jié) 完形填空（共20小題，每小題1分，滿分20分）請認真閱讀下面短文，從短文后各題所給的A、B、C、D四個選項中，選出最佳選項，并在答題卡上將該項涂黑。I read about an athlete who made it all the way to the Olympics despite hating his chosen sport. He committed his entire life to _36_ one tiny, yet large, sentence-Im proud of you. At some point we all have someone we want to _37_, whose approval means the world to us.I have a clear memory of the person I wanted approval from telling me I was intelligent, the kind of memory that_38_ very clear because youve recalled it so many times. I had _39_ someones opinion about buying a Canadian soda. “We should really support our own economy,” ten-year-old me said. I had no idea what that meant, _40_ I was looked at with approval, and my heart was filled with _41_. I loved that feeling-the approval of my hero. It was nothing like the Olympic athlete, but I made some very big _42_ based on what might make them _43_. I was hugely affected by wanting their approval.Months ago this person removed me from his life. It hurt a lot. However, in life there is rarely hurt _44_ growth. I recently _45_ on myself and behavior and noticed something-I feel free. After a period of denying and upset, I _46_that this is just how it is. This realization made me see how often I was transforming myself according to the _47_, “what would they think?” Id been using the desire for approval as an _48_ excuse for hiding. My excuse was gone immediately I realized it _49_. It was time to authentically step into myself and stop hiding who I am from others. Are you hiding? I hid in approval-seeking. Maybe you hide behind judgment. We all have our ways, and it can be really scary to let _50_ go.This thing is, _51_, as long as we prevent ourselves being truly seen, we will never be truly understood. Connection with others wont be wholly authentic, and we will edit ourselves because we _52_ potential thoughts in other peoples heads. Its pretty _53_. Of course, breaking up isnt _54_ when you expect to be freed from wanting someones approval. You dont even have to tell them you no longer care what they think of you. Just _55_ and do what makes you happy and go for the things you really want in life. Do your thing, and let them do theirs.36. A. combing B. seeking C. applauding D. reading37. A. love B. upset C. please D. annoy38. A. stays B. looks C. proves D. becomes39. A. shared B. evaluated C. analyzed D. parroted40. A. since B. but C. as D. for41. A. disappointmentB. depression C. satisfaction D. amazement42. A. profits B. statement C. decisions D. preparation43. A. cozy B. healthy C. wise D. proud44. A. with B. without C. by D. through45. A. reflected B. dawned C. counted D. experimented46. A. assumed B. accepted C. adapted D. argued47. A. opinion B. concept C. thought D. reason48. A. unconscious B. unforgettable C. unpleasant D. unfortunate49. A. existed B. rose C. faded D. disappeared50. A. it B. them C. us D. you51. A. therefore B. instead C. though D. eventually52. A. miss B. fear C. doubt D. advocate53. A. appealing B. skeptical C. silly D. inspiring54. A. impossible B. necessary C. important D. abundant55. A. look out B. try out C. hold on D. go ahead第三部分閱讀理解（共10小題，每小題2分，滿分20分）請認真閱讀下列短文，從短文后各題所給的A、B、C、D四個選項中，選出最佳選項，并在答題卡上將該項涂黑。A5 Secrets of Web Travel SitesBooking a trip on an online travel site is convenient, but comes with its own set of problems.1. They know whos on a Mac and whos on a PC and whos goingto spend more.Last year, US travel research company Orbitz tracked peoples online activities to test out whether Mac users spend more on travel than PC users. On average, Mac users lay out US$20-30 more per night on hotels and go for more stars, according to the Wall Street Journal. As a result, online travel sites show these users more expensive travel options first. To avoid inadvertently paying more, sort results by price.2. Their software doesnt always hook up to the hotels system.A guaranteed reservation is almost impossible to come by anywhere but the risk of your flight or hotel being overbooked increases with third-party providers. The middle-mans software isnt immune to system errors, so always call the hotel or airline to make sure your booking was processed.3. Dont be fooled by packages: Often, theyre low-end items grouped together.Ever notice how travel sites recommend a hotel, a rental car, and tour package all in one click? These deals usually feature travel that no one wants, like flights with multiple layovers. Check the fine print.4. You could miss out on loyalty points.Third-party providers can get between you and frequent flyer miles or points. Many hotel loyalty programmes dont recognize external sites, others award only minimum points and exclude special offers, like double points on hotel stays.5. Once your trip is purchased, youre on your own.An online travel agency cant provide assistance the same way an agent can if a flight is cancelled or a room is substandard. Basically, when you arrive at the airport or hotel, youre just another client who booked at the lowest rate.56. Which of the following is TRUE?A. Third-party providers can ensure your reservation.B. Mac users are likely to spend more money than PC users.C. An online travel agency functions the same as an agent.D. Packages usually provide travelers with satisfactory programmes.57. Whats the purpose of the passage?A. To encourage readers to book a trip on an online travel site.B. To make an advertisement about several travel sites online.C. To convince readers not to book a trip on an online travel site.D. To warn readers of some problems with booking trips online.BI tried not to be biased, but I had my doubts about hiring Stevie. His social worker assured me that he would be a good, reliable busboy. But I had never had a mentally handicapped employee. He was short, a little fat, with the smooth facial features and thick-togued speech of Downs Syndrome（唐氏綜合癥）. I thought most of my customers would be uncomfortable around Stevie, so I closely watched him for the first few weeks.I shouldnt have worried. After the first week, Stevie had my staff wrapped around his stubby little finger, and within a month my regular trucker customers had adopted him as their official truck stop mascot. After that, I really didnt care what the rest of the customers thought of him. He was like a 21-year-old in blue jeans and Nikes, eager to laugh and eager to please, but fierce in his attention to his duties. Every salt and pepper shaker was exactly in its place, not a bread crumb or coffee spill was visible when Stevie got done with the table. Our only problem was persuading him to wait to clean a table until after the customers were finished.Over time, we learned that he lived with his mother, a widow who was disabled. Money was tight, and what I paid him was probably the difference between them being able to live together and Stevie being sent to a group home.Thats why the restaurant was a gloomy place that morning last August, the first morning in three years that Stevie missed work. He was at the Mayo Clinic in Rochester getting a heart surgery. His social worker said that people with Downs Syndrome often had heart problems at an early age and there was a good chance he would come through the surgery in good shape and be back at work in a few months.A ripple of excitement ran through the staff later that morning when word came that he was out of surgery, in recovery, and doing fine. Frannie, my head waitress, did a little dance when she heard the good news. Belle Ringer, one of our regular trucker customers, stared at her and asked, “Okay, Frannie, what was that all about?”We just got word that Stevie is out of surgery and going to be okay.I was wondering where he was. I had a new joke to tell him. What was the surgery about?Frannie quickly told Belle Ringer and the other two drivers sitting at his booth about Stevies surgery, then sighed: Yeah, Im glad he is going to be OK, she said. But I dont know how he and his Mom are going to handle all the bills. From what I hear, theyre barely getting by as it is.Belle Ringer nodded thoughtfully, and Frannie hurried off to wait on the rest of her tables.After the morning rush, Frannie walked into my office. She had a couple of paper napkins in her hand.Whats up? I asked.“I cleared off that table where Belle Ringer and his friends were sitting after they left, and I found this. This was folded and tucked under a coffee cup.She handed the napkin to me, and three $20 bills fell onto my desk when I opened it. On the outside, in big, bold letters, was printed Something For Stevie.That was three months ago. Today is New Years day , the first day Stevie is supposed to be back to work. His placement worker said he had been counting the days until the doctor said he could work, I arranged to have his mother bring him to work, met them in the parking lot and invited them both to celebrate his day back. I took him and his mother by their arms. “To celebrate you coming back, breakfast for you and your mother is on me.”I led them toward a large corner booth. I could feel and hear truck customers and the rest of the staff following behind as we marched through the dining room. We stopped in front of the big table. Its surface was covered with coffee cups and dinner plates, all sitting slightly on dozens of folded paper napkins.First thing you have to do, Stevie, is clean up this mess, I said.Stevie looked at me, and then pulled out one of the napkins. It had Something for Stevie printed on the outside. As he picked it up, two $10 bills fell onto the table. Stevie stared at the money, then at all the napkins peeking from beneath the tableware, each with his name printed on it.I turned to his mother. “Theres more than $10,000 in cash and checks on that table, all from truckers and trucking companies that heard about your problems. Happy Thanksgiving!”While everybody else was busy shaking hands and hugging each other, Stevie, with a big, big smile on his face, was busy clearing all the cups and dishes from the table.58. Why did the author have doubts about hiring Stevie?A. Because Stevie was not that reliable.B. Because Stevie was mentally disabledC. Because Stevie was too short and fat.D. Because Stevie was bad-tempered59. By saying the underlined sentence in Para 3, the author meant that the money she paid Stevie_A. could help Stevie out of the troubleB. couldnt thoroughly solve Stevies problemC. could make a great difference to Stevies lifeD. could send Stevie to a group home60. Why did Frannie sigh after she got word that Stevie would be OK?A. She was worried that the owner would fire Stevie.B. She was worried about Stevies health.C. She was worried about Stevies finance problem.D. She was worried that no one would help Stevie.61. Stevie was popular among the staff and customers in the restaurant because of_.A. his special appearance.B. his hard work and optimism.C. his funny speeches and actions.D. his kind-hearted behaviour.CNelle Harper Lee better known by her pen name Harper Lee, was an American novelist widely known for To Kill a Mockingbird, published in 1960. Immediately successful, it won the 1961 Pulitzer Prize and has become a classic of modem American literature. In 1991 an organization conducted a survey that made readers identify books that had “made a difference” in their lives. The result? Lees book trailed only The Bible. Alongside the works of Shakespeare and Twain, this novel remains one of the most widely taught books nationwide, reaching about 70% of American public schools. What makes it such a typical read for young people?English class is a place where young Americans come to know themselves. In the folds of dusty books, students can make contact with humanity beyond the shallow small talk of the school hallways. Disturbed by hormones (荷爾蒙）and anxiety, teenagers get through school