1、第一学期期末检测试题高二英语 本卷分为第卷（选择题）和第卷（非选择题），满分120分。考试时间120分钟。第卷（选择题 共85分）第一部分 听力 (共两节，满分20分)第一节 (共5小题；每小题1分，满分5分)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，并标在试卷的相应位置。听完每段对话后，你都有15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. What will the man do today?A. Play football. B. Buy some flowers. C. Work in the garden.2. What d
2、oes the woman do?A. A student. B. A waitress. C. A tour guide.3. How did the man feel before his speech?A. Relaxed. B. Nervous. C. Confident.4. Where does the conversation take place? A. At school. B. At a shop. C. At the mans house. 5. What will the man do later?A. Eat out. B. Cook dinner. C. Buy v
3、egetables.第二节 (共15小题；每小题1分，满分15分) 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，并标在试卷的相应位置。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，各小题给出5秒钟的作答时间。每段对话或独白读两遍。听第6段材料，回答第6和第7题。6. What is John doing?A. Taking a nap. B. Having lunch. C. Taking a message.7. What time is it probably now?A. 12:00 noon. B. 12:30 p
4、m. C. 1:00 pm.听第7段材料，回答第8和第9题。8. How much can the man save if he pays by the year?A. 15 pounds. B. 25 pounds. C. 35 pounds.9. How many books can the man borrow at a time?A. Two at most. B. Six at most. C. Ten at most.听第8段材料，回答第10至第12题。10. What are the speakers doing?A. Attending a concert.B. Waiting
5、 to buy tickets.C. Trying to phone someone.11. What do we know from the conversation? A. It will be one hour before the concert starts.B. The tickets of the concert have been sold out.C. The ticket office doesnt accept orders by phone.12. What is the probable relationship between the speakers?A. Fri
6、ends. B. Strangers. C. Colleagues. 听第9段材料，回答第13至第16题。13. What is the mans life like right now?A. Quiet. B. Hard.C. Busy.14. What does the man probably do?A. A writer.B. An editor.C. A doctor.15. What are the womans favorite sports at the gym?A. Running and dancing.B. Swimming and running.C. Swimming
7、 and lifting weights.16. How long will the two speakers stay at the gym?A. At least three hours.B. Less than two hours. C. About two and a half hours.听第10段材料，回答第17至第20题。17. What is the talk mainly about?A. Studying overseas.B. University scholarship. C. Studying in universities.18. Which country ran
8、ks the first on the list?A. Australia. B. The United States. C. The United Kingdom.19. What is the average education expense in Hong Kong per year?A. About US $22,000. B. About US $24,000. C. About US $30,000.20. What is the average tuition cost based on?A. The top 10 best colleges.B. The top 10 lar
9、gest colleges.C. The top 10 most famous colleges.第二部分：英语知识运用（共两节，满分30分）第一节：单项填空（共15小题；每小题1分，满分15分）请阅读下面各题，从题中所给的A、B、C、D四个选项中，选出最佳选项，并在答题卡上将该项涂黑。21. Some people experience shyness as a _ to communication, but this can be broken down gradually. A. conflict B. taboo C. barrier D. delay 22. With his tea
10、cher behind his back, he still kept his eyes _ on the screen.A. fixedB. fixing C. to fix D. being fixed 23. Its quite unlikely that anyone lacking adequate patience and love will _ a teacher. A. turn B. make C. get D. grow24. You came second in the running race. Congratulations! Thanks. But practisi
11、ng more, I _ a different result.A. might getB. may getC. may have gotD. might have got25. To find the missing boy as soon as possible, they were reminded to turn to the Internet _ dialing 110.A. in place of B. in addition to C. in response to D. in regard to 26. Such a person _ you referred to just
12、now is really hard _ in our life.A. as; to deal withB. who; to deal withC. whom; to be dealt withD. who; to be dealt with27.The newly built earthquake-resistant houses in Xinjiang have resisted more than 30 earthquakes _ 5.0 magnitude or above in the past seven years.A. measuringB. measuredC. to mea
13、sureD. tobemeasured28. For sake of safety, never believe any message from an unknown number until it has been _. A. reformed B. confirmed C. transformed D. informed29. Can I speak to Mr. Johnson at 4 oclock this afternoon?Im afraid not. He _ to the conference by then.A. has gone B. is going C. will
14、have gone D. would have gone 30. The Belt and Road Initiative can promote cultural exchange _ goods exchange, which benefits both China and the countries concerned. A. more thanB. rather thanC. instead of D. apart from31. I am struggling to polish up my English now. If only I _ hard in senior one! A
15、. study B. studied C. had studied D. should study32. He felt confident that he had passed the test, only _ that he failed it.A. telling B. told C. to be told D. to tell33. The well-known master of crosstalk is willing to _ new foreign students if they can speak Putonghua fluently and have an interes
16、t in Chinese culture.A. take up B. take after C. take down D. take on34. Some people tend to lose temper so easily that even a little trouble can make them _.A. on cloud nine B. over the moon C. down in the dumpsD. fly off the handle35. I find it very hard to remember so many English words._. Just p
17、ractice more.A. Youre not aloneB. Never mind C. You ask for itD. No problem 第二节 完形填空 （共15小题；每小题1分，满分15分）请认真阅读下面短文，从短文后各题所给的A、B、C、D四个选项中，选出最佳选项，并在答题卡上将该项涂黑。More than one year ago, I suffered from a medical issue lasting for almost two months. I didnt share it with everyone because I thought it didnt
18、sound so important, but as time has progressed, Ive come to realize it was so much more than that.On February 13, 2017, I was in my kitchen 36 dinner with my youngest son. 37 I felt a sharp pain in my head, and I was very dizzy, seeing 38 . I could see the concern in my sons eyes as he asked me to r
19、est on the sofa while he finished cooking dinner.As I lay there, I acted as if I was OK but 39 it got worse. This headache along with other symptoms continued non-stop for the next seven weeks. 40 countless doctor and specialist appointments, and tons of medicines, the pain remained.Both doctors and
20、 several radiologists were 41 . Im a believer of God and I always have been, 42 sadly I was losing hope and I felt as if my faith was being tested this time. The emotional suffering began to affect my spirit. Thankfully I continued to pray and be grateful that I was fortunate to have medical care. S
21、o many people have no money for 43 and suffer daily. After 48 long days of 44 and going to bed with an extreme headache, my answer and healing finally came through a wonderful doctor and physical therapist.To God goes the glory!Looking 45 I feel so grateful for all thelove everyone gave. I have so m
22、any considerate friends, caring coworkers, 46 a very loving and sweet husband and three amazing kids that show me every day how much I 47 to them. My mind went to so many places during this uncertain time and I was reminded that life is so fragile. Nowadays as challenging as it may be, Im trying to
23、48 each day as if it were my last, remaining 49 and happy. Ill continue to be thankful and give back whenever and as much as I can. I 50 you to do the same.Praise God, from whom all blessings flow 36. A. havingB. enjoyingC. finishingD. preparing 37. A. GraduallyB. EventuallyC. SuddenlyD. Slowly 38.
24、A. sonsB. firesC. starsD. friends 39. A. easilyB. unlikelyC. naturallyD. actually 40. A. AfterB. uponC. BeforeD. Since 41. A. at easeB. at a lossC. in troubleD. in chaos 42. A. so B. and C. but D. or 43. A. healthcareB. foodC. shelterD. drink 44. A. rising upB. raising upC. calling upD. waking up 45
25、. A. upB. downC. backD. forward 46. A. apparentlyB. especiallyC. practicallyD. urgently 47. A. meanB. sayC. complainD. express 48. A. suffer B. live C. avoid D. remind 49. A. positiveB. cautiousC. considerateD. unique 50. A. suggestB. allowC. approveD. challenge 第三部分：阅读理解（共两节，满分35分）第一节 根据黑布林文本阅读，从每题
26、所给的A. B. C和D四个选项中选出最佳选项。（共5小题；每题1分，满分5分）51. Mr. Ramsay and Mr. Bankes were _ in the past.A. strangers B. colleagues C. enemies D. friends52. What is Mrs. Ramsays opinion of the lighthouse keepers work?A. Absurd B. Appealing C. troublesome D. Boring53. What kind of story is The coconut seller ? A. th
27、riller/horror B. adventure/drama C. science fiction D. romantic comedy54. What is Brunos living place like?A. It is safe and orderly.B. It is poor, crowded and unsafe. D. It is shabby but safe.C. It is safe, quiet and comfortable.55. Brunos kind mother is a good _.A. worker.B. sewer.C. cook.D. clean
28、er.第二节 请认真阅读下列短文，从短文后各题所给的A、B、C、D四个选项中，选出最佳选项，并在答题卡上将该项涂黑。（共15小题；每题2分，满分30分）AIn an attempt to make the group texting experience more bearable, weve put together a list of strategies and things to consider when messaging multiple people at the same time.Think about who youre textingWhether youre in a
29、 group text with your parents, schoolmates, or work friends, consider what youre sharing and who youre sharing it with. Parents may not be interested in the latest memes and explaining their slight differences can be a pain. Be mindful of peoples schedulesWhile not everyones schedules are the same,
30、most people are busy during typical work week hours, so sending a million mid-day texts isnt always ideal. Some people rise early or get to bed early. Avoid including them on a text that you know will ask for a bunch of responses super late at night or early in the morning.Name the groupIf you have
31、the ability to name the texting or messaging group youre on this is possible on aniPhoneor when usingFacebook Messenger I strongly recommend you do so. Though not everyone will love the name you choose, naming your group will help you keep track of all your ongoing conversations. Dont write lots of
32、one-word textsPlease, if you must text in the group thread, dont deliver multiple short answers in a row. Everyone will despise you. If you have something pressing to share or say, try to sum it up in one brief text. If you have a lot to say, maybe try writing an email. Damn I seriously dont have ti
33、me to be on my phone when Im at work, and my friends keep texting on the group chat and Im at a loss. Melzz (_Melzzxx)November 17, 201856.The passage is intended to _. A. offer some suggestions on how to text appropriately in a group B. explain why every one should text appropriately in a groupC. tr
34、y to persuade the readers to text appropriately in a groupD. state the importance of texting appropriately in a group 57. Which subtitle better matches the e-mail at the bottom of the passage?A. Think about who youre texting. B. Be mindful of peoples schedules.C. Name the group. D. Dont write lots o
35、f one-word texts.BThere are a couple different things that make ramen noodles an unhealthy choice. Theres not much to these provision packets besides salt and carbohydrates. While those certainly get thrown around quite a bit as “bad-for-you” comments, you may not know how they actually harm your bo
36、dy. Firstly, theres the fact that most instant ramen servings contain over 1100 milligrams of sodiumthats approaching half of the maximum you should eat per day. When you take in that much sodium in a single sitting, your body overcompensates by holding more water. This can cause temporary water wei
37、ght gain, leaving you feeling bloated（肿胀）and lacking in energy.But while you may feel bloated, chances are you wont feel full. Since the ramen contains lots of refined carbohydrates with virtually no protein or fiber, its essentially the very definition of empty calories. And youve probably heard th
38、e song-and-dance about refined carbs; eating too much can lead your blood sugar to increase and then decrease, leaving you hungry and ready to eat againwhich leads to weight gain. And, perhaps most upsetting of all, this quick-and-easy meal may stay with you much longer than you realize. Massachuset
39、ts General Hospitals Dr. Braden Kuo used a pill-sized camera to record the digestive tracts of volunteers who ate processed ramen noodles as well as fresh ones. With a video, Dr. Kuo was able to show that, after two hours when the fresh noodles were long gone, the ramen noodles were still there in t
40、he intestines. Doctors do know that years of eating the instant packets are linked to poor health. Another study, this one by the Harvard School of Public Health, assessed the long-term consequences of ramen consumption in South Korea, where its a major course. They found that subjects, women in par
41、ticular, who ate instant noodles at least twice a week had a 68 percent higher risk of diabetes and heart diseasethan subjects who ate a more consistently natural diet.In short, eating ramen once in a while wont damage your healthas is true with most processed foods. But its not something you should
42、 make a habit offor your stomach and hearts sake.58. What, according to paragraph 1, specifically contribute to the body harm in ramen?A. salt B. carbohydratesC. sodiumD. water59. Which of the following is NOT the harm of ramen to people? A. resulting in short-term water weight gain B. much longer d
43、igesting process in intestinesC. higher risk of diabetes and heart disease D. much addition to salt and carbohydrates60. What does the writer intend to do when writing this passage?A. To remind people of the harm done to our health.B. To analyze where the harm of ramen lies in detail.C. To warn peop
44、le never to form a ramen-eating habit. D. To urge people to think twice before eating ramen.CWolves travel shorter distances and move slower during snowfall events, according to new research by University of Alberta biologists. The effects were most pronounced at night, when wolves hunt, and behavio
45、ur returned to normal within a day. Wolf tracks across snow in northeastern Alberta. Our findings suggest that there is something about actively falling snow that causes wolves to slow down, said Amanda Droghini, a former MSc student in the Department of Biological Science and lead author on the study. We dont know the exact mechanism behind that. Its unlikely that they were staying still because they were feasting on a recent kill. Instead, active precipitation（降雪量）might aff
