內(nèi)蒙古北京八中烏蘭察布分校高二英語上學期期中試題

1、內(nèi)蒙古北京八中烏蘭察布分校2018-2019學年高二英語上學期期中試題 分值120分， 時間100分鐘）注意事項： 1答卷前，考生務必將自己的姓名、考號填寫在答題卡上。 2. 將答案寫在答題卡上。寫在本試卷上無效。 3. 考試結(jié)束后，將答題卡交回。第一部分 閱讀理解（共兩節(jié)，滿分40分）第一節(jié)（共15小題；每小題2分，滿分30分）閱讀下列短文，從每題所給的四個選項（A、B、C和D）中，選出最佳選項，并在答題卡上將該項涂黑。AJob AMarketing ProfessionalsA major US corporation in the health and nutritional indus

2、try has announced the opening of its direct selling division in Taiwan.The company offers the most lucrative compensation plan in the industry and has paid over NTD (新臺幣) 3.5 billion in commissions in just 6 years in the US. We are a group of top earners.Applicants should meet the requirements：(1) T

3、aiwan citizen(2) Have experience in marketing(3) Aggressive, energetic, and willing to learnIf you believe you have what it takes to develop this business, please dial 27426996. Job BAn international company requires a Service TechnicianTo service and maintain electronic medical equipment, applicant

4、s should have degree in electronics. The selected candidate will have a training program to be conducted by our manufacturers trained technical personnel.Interested candidates please apply immediately with a resume(簡歷) and mail to PO. Box 594. Or telephone Ms Chang at 29450027 for an immediate inter

5、view. Job CWanted: Reporters & EditorsQualifications：* Strong command of English language* Chinese speaking and reading ability a must * A university degree* Journalism education and/or experience preferred* Flexible working hours (30 hours per week)* Good work environment and medical insurance, etc

6、.Fax resume and work samples, if any, to The China Post at(03) 25957952. Job DSoutheastern Travel Services Tour GuidesDuties: To conduct escorted tours(陪游) for foreign visitors；to assist with travel and transportation arrangements.Qualifications: Good appearance. High school diploma.Good knowledge o

7、f English. Outgoing personality.Dial 27032172 after 3 p.m. Ask for Gary.1Which of the following is required for marketing professionals?A. A university degree.B. Good appearance.C. Good computer knowledge. D. Some marketing experience.2Wendy is good at Chinese and doesnt like to work on fixed schedu

8、les. Which of the four jobs might be suitable for her?A. Job AB. Job BC. Job C. D. Job D.3Charles has a strong interest in technology service. Which phone number should he dial?A. 27426996. B. 29450027. C. 25957952. D. 27032172.B Winston Churchill is probably the most popular British prime minister

9、ever. Having served as a soldier and politician, he is often considered among the greatest of Britons. While his heroic stand against the Nazis is well know, there are still a few facts about the popular politician that might surprise you.His Cigars The classic image of Winston Churchill includes a

10、giant cigar stuck between his lips. Churchill developed his love of cigars as a young man, when he traveled to Cuba. For he rest of his life, he smoked eight or nine cigars every day. However, he almost never took a puff(吸，抽), preferring to chew on the end until it went out, then relight it and star

11、t again. To prevent the cigar becoming soggy (濕軟的), Churchill invented the “bellybando”, a strip of brown paper which could be glued around the end. At any given time, Churchill had 3,000 to 4,000 cigars in his house, mostly his favorite Romeo & Juliet brand. On one occasion, the president of Cuba p

12、resented Churchill with 2,400 top-quality cigars, although his security team insisted one cigar from each box be sent off and tested for poison. Perhaps the story that best shows his love of cigars occurred during World War II, when he had a special oxygen mask designed so hat he could still smoke h

13、is cigar on a high-altitude flight.His Black DogThroughout his life, Churchill probably suffered from depression, which he called his “black dog”. At times, his depression was so severe that he didnt like standing close to a passing train or looking at the ocean from a ship because he feared that he

14、 would commit suicide.When he was depressed, Churchill would almost spend a great deal of time in bed and lose his ability to concentrate. However, when not depressed, Churchill was full of energy, usually working and talking until the early hours of the morning. He often described how “all the colo

15、rs come back into the picture”.4. Why did Churchills security team insist on checking the cigars? A. To test if they were safe for Churchill B. To see if they were of the best quality C. To make sure were Churchills favorite D. To guarantee they were not out of date5. Which of the following best sho

16、ws Churchills love of cigars?A. He fell in love with cigars at a young age B .He smoked many cigars every dayC. He invented the “bellybando” D. He had an oxygen mask specially designed for smoking6. What does the underlined sentence in the last paragraph mean? A. Churchill became energetic again B.

17、Churchill remained depressed C. Churchill drew colorful pictures D. Churchill liked to talk about colors7. What is probably the best title of the passage? A. Achievements of Churchill B. Anecdotes about Churchill C. Personalities of Churchill D. Hobbies of ChurchillCScientists have found living orga

18、nisms trapped in crystals (晶體) that could be 50,000 years old.The organisms were found in a hot, but beautiful cave system in Naica, Mexico. These ancient life forms can be seen only with a microscope. Penelope Boston, who leads the Astrobiology Institute at NASA, the space agency of the United Stat

19、es, says the ancient microbes were able to live by eating minerals such as iron.She spoke about the discovery recently at a meeting of the American Association for the Advancement of Science. If the findings are confirmed, they will show how microbes can survive in extreme conditions. Forty differen

20、t kinds of microbes and some viruses were found in the underground area. The genetic structures of these organisms are 10 percent different from those of their nearest relatives.The caves in Naica are 800 kilometers deep. They were once used for mining lead. Before the miners began working in the ca

21、ves, the area was separated from the surface and the outside world. Some of the caves are as big as the large religious centers built during Europes Middle Ages. There are crystals covering the walls. The caves are so hot that scientists must wear special clothing to keep cool. The clothing keeps th

22、e crystals safe from human germs (病菌) or other damage. Boston said the researchers could only work for about 20 minutes at a time before they had to go to a room that was 38 degrees Celsius to cool down.NASA officials would not let Boston share her findings with scientific experts before last weeks

23、announcement. So scientists could not say much about the findings. But Norine Noonan, a biologist with the University of South Florida, said she believed them. “Why are we surprised?” Noonan asked. “ As a biologist, I would say life on Earth is extremely tough and extremely colorful.”Boston is also

24、studying microbes commonly found inside caves in other countries, such as Ukraine and the United States. These microbes appear to be impossible to kill. Boston said they show how difficult life on Earth can be.8. The existence of the ancient microbes relies on _.A. surrounding insects B. eating mine

25、ralsC. diverse plants D. absorbing air9. What can we infer about the caves in Naica from the passage?A. The temperature in the caves is quite low.B. The environment in the caves is difficult to adapt to.C. The walls are covered by crystals.D. The caves have been explored since they were formed.10. W

26、hat is the biologist Norine Noonans attitude towards the findings?A. Neutral. B. Doubtful.C. Positive. D. Indifferent.11. Whats the main idea of the passage?A. Living organisms bring hope to scientific research.B. Caves provide living environment for living organisms.C. Microbes show great power to

27、survive in terrible conditions.D. Scientists Discover 50,000-year-old “super life” in Mexico.D Is beauty something always positive? Almost everyone thinks attractive people are happier and healthier, have better marriages and have more respectable jobs. Personal advisors give them better advice for

28、finding jobs. Even judges are softer on attractive defendants. But in the executive(主管的) circle, beauty can become a disadvantage.While attractiveness is a positive factor for a man on his way up the executive ladder, it is harmful to a woman. Handsome male executives were considered having more hon

29、esty than plainer men; effort and ability were thought to lead to their success. Attractive female executives were considered to have less honesty than unattractive ones; their success was connected not with ability but with factors such as luck.All unattractive women executives were thought to have

30、 more honesty and to be more capable than the attractive female executives. Why are attractive women not thought to be able? An attractive woman has an advantage in traditionally female jobs, but an attractive woman in a traditionally manly position appears to lack the manly qualities required. This

31、 is true even in politics. “When the only clue is how he or she looks, people treat men and women differently,” says Anne Bowman, who recently published a study on the effects of attractiveness on political candidates. She asked 125 college students to rank two groups of photographs, one of men and

32、one of women, in order of attractiveness. The students were told the photographs were of candidates for political offices. They were asked to rank them again, in the order they would vote for them. The results showed that attractive males completely defeated unattractive men, but the women who had r

33、anked most attractive unchangeably received the fewest votes.12. In traditionally female jobs, attractiveness _. A. makes women look more honest and capable B. strengthens the manly qualities required C. is of no importance to women D. often enables women to succeed quickly13. Bowmans experiment sho

34、ws that when it comes to politics, attractiveness _. A. affects men and women alike B. has as little effect on men as on women C. is more of a disadvantage to womenD. turns out to be a disadvantage to men 14. According to the last paragraph, peoples views on beauty are _. A. practical B. one-sided C

35、. old-fashioned D. supportive15. The passage is mainly about _. A. the disadvantages of being attractive B. the advantages of being attractive C. equal rights for women D. the importance of appearance第二節(jié)（共5小題，每小題2分，滿分10分）根據(jù)短文內(nèi)容，從短文后的選項中選出能填入空白處的最佳選項。選項中有兩項為多余選項。Four Habits to Help You SucceedWeallwa

36、nttosucceed, whetheritisin losingweightorlearningtheguitar. Forthosewhohavetriedandfailed, successseemsdifficulttounderstand. Why does one person succeed while another person fails? _16_1. Identifyyour corevalues.Findingyourcore valuesisinlinewithcreating innermotivation._17_ Pick a handful of thing

37、sandwritethemdown. Remindyourselfofyourvalues every day, and reflect on whether you are honouring those values through your work.2. Pickagoalandfocusonit.Choose one goal to start something large enough that will give you a sense of achievement, while adjusting well to your core values. Focus is key

38、here. _18_ If you perform many tasks at a time, you might never complete your projects because they will take far too long.3. Setadeadlineforsuccess.Setadateforsuccess. Identifywhenyouhopetoachieveyourgoal. _19_Bysettingatimelimit, youaremakingtheprocessmore real._20_Failurecantbeavoidedwhenyoutaker

39、isks. Manypeoplegiveupfartooearly. Usefailure. Treatitasagoodthing, andmoveon.AThemorefocusedyouareononegoal, thehigherchanceyouhaveofsuccess.BMaketherightdecision.CIhavemadealistoffourhabitstohelpyousetgoalsandachievethem.DStick to your goal.EKeepitrealistic, whilenotgivingyoutoomuchtime.FSitandref

40、lectonwhatyouvaluemost.GPushyourselftobecourageous, andtakethatnextstep.第二部分 英語知識運用（共兩節(jié)，滿分45分）第一節(jié) 完形填空（共20小題；每小題1.5分，滿分30分） 閱讀下面短文，從短文后各題所給的四個選項（A、B、C和D）中，選出可以填入空白處的最佳選項，并在答題卡上將該項涂黑。A letter from GrandpaDear Ronny, Years ago you came to me for help. You said, Grandpa, how is it that youve accomplish

41、ed so much in your life? Youre still full of _21_, and Im already tired of struggling. How can I get that same _22_ that youve got? I didnt know what to say to you then. But knowing my days are _23_, I figure that I _24_ you an answer. So here is what I believe. I think a lot of it has to do with ho

42、w a person _25_ things. I call it “keeping your eyes wide open”. First, realize that life is filled with_26_, but many are good ones. If you dont keep watching for them, youll miss half the excitement. Expect to be thrilled once in a while, and you will be. When you meet up with challenges, _27_ the

43、m. Theyll leave you wiser, _28_, and more capable than you were the day before. When you make a mistake, be _29_ for the things it taught you. Resolve to use that lesson to help you reach your goals.And always follow the rules. Even the little ones. When you follow the rules, life works. If you thin

44、k you ever really get by with _30_ the rules, youre only fooling yourself.Sometimes we have to be _31_ enough to move from the familiar to the unfamiliar. Life isnt just reaching _32_. Part of it is moving from one peak to the next. If you rest too long in between, you might be tempted to_33_. Leave

45、 the past in the past. Climb the next mountain and enjoy the view.Dump things that weigh you down _34_ and spiritually. When an old resentment, belief, or attitude becomes heavy,_35_ your load. Shed those hurtful _36_ that slow you down and drain your energy.Remember that your choices will create yo

46、ur _37_and your failures. So consider all the pathways _38_, and decide which one to follow. Then believe in yourself, get up, and get going. Most important of all, _39_give up on yourself. The person that ends up a winner is the one who resolves to win. Give life everything youve got, and life will

47、 _40_its best to you.Love always,Grandpa21. A. energy B. power C. confidence D. respect22. A. feelings B. senseC. enthusiasm D. case23. A. dragged B. numberedC. alarmed D. occupied24. A. adapt B. oweC. convey D. advocate25. A. does with B. points at C. glares at D. looks at26. A. surprises B. happin

48、essC. tears D. strength27. A. judge B. spread C. range D. welcome28. A. purer B. greater C. stronger D. awkward29. A. glad B. delightedC. grateful D. depressed30. A. breaking B. watchingC. finding D. preparing31. A. wise B. patient C. desperate D. brave32. A. sides B. roads C. peaksD. ways33. A. sle

49、ep B. quit C. return D. continue34. A. emotionally B. physically C. randomly D. logically35. A. Ignore B. change C. lighten D. consume36. A. attitudes B. altitudes C. aptitudes D. institutes37. A. fortunes B. successes C. difficulties D. sorrows38. A. along B. aside C. across D. ahead39. A. Never B.

50、 Do C. Ever D. Even40. A. give in B. give back C. give out D. give up第二節(jié)（共10小題；每小題1.5分，滿分15分） 閱讀下面材料，在空白處填入1個適當?shù)膯卧~或括號內(nèi)單詞的正確形式。將答案填寫在答題卡上的相應位置。 Kiyoto Saito is trying to change peoples opinion of agricultural work through his unusual attire(打扮). Whether hes driving a tractor_41_is standing in the fie

51、lds, Kiyoto is always wearing an elegant suit.Kiyotos family has been planting rice for around 400 years, but as a teenager he _42_(find) the tradition boring and moved to the city. He returned to his native town two years ago, _43_(make) up his mind to get involved in the family business._44_ idea

52、of wearing a suit in the fields started as a joke. One day, his brother joked about farming in an elegant suit, but Kyioto took it_45_(serious). He viewed the idea as the perfect way to change public opinion of agricultural work. “Most people think of farmers_46_dirty all day. I want youngsters to t

53、hink farming looks fun” he said.At first no one seemed_47_(understand) him. Even his family was surprised by his_48_(choose) of farming attire. His grandfather worried _49_(do) farm work in a suit would be dangerous.Now Kiyoto is famous and has been invited on various television shows. He also has a

54、 blog _50_he regularly posts his farming experiences and photos of himself all dressed up.第三部分寫作（共兩節(jié)，滿分35分）第一節(jié) 短文改錯（共10小題；每小題1分，滿分10分）假定英語課上老師要求同桌之間交換修改作文，請你修改你同桌寫的以下作文。文中共有10處語言錯誤，每句中最多有兩處。每處錯誤僅涉及一個單詞的增加、刪除或修改。增加：在缺詞處加一個漏字符號（），并在其下面寫出該加的詞。刪除：把多余的詞用斜線（）劃掉。修改：在錯的詞下畫一橫線，并在該詞下面寫出修改的詞。注意：1.每處錯誤及其修改均僅限一詞。 2.只允許修改10處，多者（從第11處起