2018-2019学年高二英语上学期期末考试试题

徐汇区2018-2019学年第一学期学习能力诊断卷高二英语试卷I. Listening comprehension (15%)Section A Short ConversationsDirections: In Section A, you will hear ten short conversations between two speakers. At the end of each conversation, a question will be asked about what was said. The conversations and the questions will be spoken only once. After you hear a conversation and the question about it, read the four possible answers on your paper, and decide which one is the best answer to the question you have heard.1. A.At the hotel. B. At a clothes shop. C. At the tailor’s. D. At a laundry.2. A.2:00 p.m. B. 5:00 p.m. C. 6:00 p.m. D. 8:00 p.m.3. anize a party. B. Go camping. C. Decorate a new house. D. Rent a tent.4. A.Boss and clerk. B. Nurse and patient. C. Mother and child. D. Manager and customer.5. A.He has to make the last decision. B. He should have invested more.C. It’s risky to make such an investment.D. It’s better for him to take out his savings.6. A.He is busy writing a report. B. He has to meet with a reporter.C. He is fully occupied in the morning.D. He feels very tired in the morning.7. A.The man should buy himself a new suit.B. The man looks silly in jeans and T-shirts.C. The man needn’t dress formally on the occasion.D. The man has left a good impression on her family.8. A.He thinks the lecture is great. B. He didn’t listen to the lecture.C. He doesn’t agree with the woman.D. He couldn’t understand the lecturer.9. A.John should consider his privacy first.B. John will choose a low-rent apartment.C. John’s unlikely to move out of the dormitory.D. John’s not certain if he can find a quiet place.10. A. She will get her car back on Friday.B. She may not be able to give the man a ride.C. She isn’t sure whether she will go to the party.D. She’s just returned from a visit to the Andersons.Section BDirections: In Section B, you will hear a short passage and a longer conversation, and you will be asked questions on each of them. The passage and conversation will be read twice, but the questions will be spoken only once. When you hear a question, read the four possible answers on your paper and decide which one would be the best answer to the question you have heard.Questions 11 through 12 are based on the following passage.11. A. It’s unpredictable. B. It’s quite stable.C. It’s not optimistic.D. It’s promising.12. A. They need more work experience. B. The salary is usually good.C. Their choice is limited.D. They have lower expectations.Questions 13 through 15 are based on the following conversation.13. A. To work on a project. B. To study German.C. To start a new company.D. To travel around.14. A. The weather. B. The food. C. The schools. D. The people.15. A. Bring them to Germany later. B. Leave them in England.C. Visit them in a few months.D. Take them to Germany with him.II. Grammar and vocabularySection A (10%)Directions: After reading the passage below, fill in the blanks to make the passages coherent and grammatically correct. For the blanks with a given word, fill in each blank with the proper form of the given word; for the other blanks, use one word that best fits each blank.Keep Y our Eyes Open for Weight Loss Ads“In only six days I lost seven pounds of weight.”“Two full inches in the first three days!”These are the kinds of statements ___1___ (use) in magazine, newspaper, radio and television ads, ___2___ (promise) new shapes and new looks to those who buy the medicine or the device. The promoters of products say they ___3___ shape the legs, slim the face and smooth wrinkles. Often such products are nothing more than money-making things for their promoters. The results they produce are questionable, and some are dangerous to health.To understand how these products can be legally promoted to the public, ___4___ is necessary to understand something of the laws covering their regulation. If the product is a drug, FDA(Food and Drug Administration) can require proof that it is safe and effective before it ___5___(put) on the market. But if the product is a device, FDA has no authority ___6___ (require) premarketing proof of safety or effectiveness. ___7___ a product already on the market is a danger to health, FDA can request the producer or distributor to remove it from the market voluntarily, or it can take legal action, including seizure(查封) of the product.One notable case a few years ago ___8___(involve) an electrical device called the Relaxacisor, ___9___ had been sold for reducing the waistline. The Relaxacisor produced electrical shocks to the body through contact pads. FDA took legal action against the distributor to stop the sale of the device on the grounds ___10___ it was dangerous to health and life.Section B (10%)Direction: Complete the following passage by using the words in the box. Each word can only be used once. Note that there is one word more than you need.Red grouper(石斑鱼) are known for a few key characteristics — their color, which can___11___from pink to bright orange; their tastiness, whether they’re grilled or fried; and their predation (掠夺行为) method, in which they ___12___ sea creatures and swallow them whole.But their least-known characteristic might be the most valuable of all: They operate as underwater architects, ___13___ the seascape for numerous other forms of underwater life. Thatsurprising discovery is ___14___ scientists and policymakers to readjust their approach to preserving the ocean’s natural order — and heightening tensions with those who fish for a living or as a hobby.A team of scientists, led by Florida State University’s Felicia Coleman, recently found that the red grouper off Florida’s east and west coasts have created entire ocean ___15___by digging large holes in the sea’s sandy bottom. In the same way beavers ___16___dams, red grouper dig and maintain distinct holes whose rocky surfaces provide a place for coral, sponges and other marine life to gather.This new understanding is changing the way federal and state authorities manage ocean habitats and is creating a completely new crack with fishermen. “The people who are in control want to ___17___ fishing as much as possible,” said Bob Jones, executive director of the Southeastern Fisheries Association. He added that the recent discoveries about red grouper amount to an “excuse they can use to restrict fishing, ___18___or recreational.”But to many researchers, fishery officials and even some fishermen, the fact that fish act as environmental engineers provides a compelling reason to protect them from exploitation.“If you ___19___ that fish, it puts into motion a whole chain of events,” said Don deMaria, who used to fish for red grouper near Key Largo, Fla., but no longer does. “There’s a whole lot of other animals that are ___20___. I’m not saying you can’t catch them. But you can’t do it to the extent we’ve been doing for the last 20 years.”III. Reading ComprehensionSection A (15%)Direction: For each blank in the following passage there are four words or phrases marked A, B, C and D. Fill in each blank with the word or phrase that best fits the context.The concept of solitude(独处) in the digital world is almost non-existent. In the world of digital technology, e-mail, social networking and online video games, information is meant to be ___21___. Solitude can be hard to discover once it has been given up. In this respect, new technologies have ___22___ our culture.The desire to be connected has brought solitude to a(n) ___23___ as we’ve known it. People have become so ___24___ in the world of networks and connections that one can often be contactedeven if they’d rather not be. Today we can talk, text, e-mail, chat and blog, not only fromour___25___, but from our mobile phones as well.Most developed nations have become ___26___ on digital technology simply because they’ve grown accustomed to it, and at this point not ___27___ it would make them an outsider. ___28___, many jobs and careers require people to be ___29___. From this point of view, technology has changed the culture of work. Being reachable might feel like a ___30___ to those who may not want to be able to be contacted at all times. I suppose the positive side is that solitude is still possible for anyone who really wants it. Computers can be ___31___ and mobile phones can be turned off. The ability to be “connected” and “on” has many ___32___. Travelers have ended up ___33___ on mountains, and mobile phones have saved countless lives. However, they can also make people feel ___34___ and forced to answer unwanted calls or turn to unwanted texts.Attitudes towards our connectedness as a society ___35___ across generations. Some find today’s technology a gift. Others consider it a curse. Regardless of anyone’s view on the subject, it’s hard to imagine what life would be like without daily advancements in technology.21. A. updated B. received C. shared D. collected22. A. expanded B. shaped C. retained D. promoted23. A. mission B. orbit C. end D. desire24. A. powerful B. intelligent C. concerned D. reachable25. A. media B. computers C. headsets D. monitors26. A. tough B. hard C. keen D. dependent27. A. finding B. using C. attending D. consuming28. A. Also B. Instead C. Otherwise D. Somehow29. A. connected B. trained C. recommended D. interested30. A. pleasure B. benefit C. burden D. disappointment31. A. put off B. shut down C. taken over D. set up32. A. aspects B. weaknesses C. advantages D. exceptions33. A. packed B. lost C. survived D. floated34. A. trapped B. attempted C. confused D. committed35. A. vary B. arise C. spread D. existSection B (12%)Directions: Read the following passages. Each passage is followed by several questions or unfinished statements. For each of them there are four choices marked A, B, C andD. choose the one that fits best according to the information given in the passage you have just read.ALooking back on the first twenty years of my life, I feel grateful to have been so healthy and happy. For my happiness, I am grateful to so many people and lucky events, but what have guided me and supported me in my life are my physical health, healthy finances, and my family’s happiness.Health comes first for me, because without health everything else is meaningless. Imagine starting a career without good health. Imagine starting a family without good health. Imagine achieving anything without good health. Clearly, good health is the first necessary for other part of one’s life.Good health is not enough to be happy. We still need to have money in today’s society. Money obviously pays for basic needs of life — food, housing, clothing — but it is also necessary for other reason like the quality of our education and medical care.Next comes the most important thing in having a happy life — our family. It provides the love, joy and support that everybody needs. I love my family with all my heart. I get pleasure from their pleasure. I suffer when they suffer. My family helped me get through the hard times of entrance exams. They comforted and advised me when I had misunderstanding with my friends. More importantly, they have been there to share in my successes in the past twenty years. In summary, all these are what I need and want in this world. As long as I stay healthy, earn enough money, and share both good times and bad times with my family, I will always be the happiest girl in the world.36. The writer mentions her entrance exams to prove that _______.A. opportunities go to those with strong beliefsB. our quality of life can be improved with moneyC. nothing can be achieved without a healthy bodyD. family provides the support that everybody needs37. What is the main purpose of this passage?A. To argue about the importance of money.B. To explain what are the keys to happiness.C. To discuss ways of dealing with difficulties.D. To show people’s different attitudes to happiness.38. How is the passage organized?A. Introduction—Explanation—SummaryB. Examples—Argument—SummaryC. Argument—Topic—ConclusionD. Topic—Examples—ConclusionBEverywhere I look outside my home I see people busy on their high-tech devices, while driving, walking, shopping, even sitting in toilets. When connected electronically, they are away from physical reality.People have been influenced to become technology addicted. One survey reported that “addicted” was the word most commonly used by people to describe their relationship to iPad and similar devices. One study found that people had a harder time resisting the allure of social media than they did for sleep, cigarettes and alcohol.The main goal of technology companies is to get people to spend more money and time on their products, not to actually improve our quality of life. They have successfully created a cultural disease. Consumers willingly give up their freedom, money and time to catch up on the latest information, to keep pace with their peers or to appear modern.I see people trapped in a pathological(病态的) relationship with time-sucking technology, where they serve technology more than technology serves them. I call this technology servitude. I am referring to a loss of personal freedom and independence because of uncontrolled consumption of many kinds of devices that eat up time and money.What is a healthy use of technology devices? That is the vital question. Who is really in charge of my life? That is what people need to ask themselves if we are to have any chance of breaking up false beliefs about their use of technology. When we can live happily without using so much technology for a day or a week, then we can regain control and personal freedom, become the master of technology and discover what there is to enjoy in life free of technology. Mae West is famous for proclaiming the wisdom that “too much of a good thing is wonderful.” But it’s time todiscover that it does not work for technology.Richard Fernandez, an executive coach at Google acknowledged that “we can be swept away by our technologies.” To break the grand digital connection people must consider how life long ago could be fantastic without today’s overused technology.39. The underlined word “allure” in Paragraph 2 probably means ______.A. advantageB. attractionC. adaptionD. attempt40. From the passage, technology companies aim to ______.A. attract people to buy their productsB. provide the latest informationC. improve people’s quality of lifeD. deal with cultural diseases41. It can be inferred from this passage that people ______.A. consider too much technology wonderfulB. have realized the harm of high-tech devicesC. can regain freedom without high-tech devicesD. may enjoy life better without overusing technologySection C (8%)Directions: Read the following passage. Fill in each blank with a proper sentence given in the box. Each sentence can be used only once. Note that there are two more sentences than you need.Are Your Clothes Causing Pollution?Very small pieces of plastic, called microfibers, are polluting rivers and oceans.______42______ Clothes worn for outdoor activities and exercise are often made of artificial material, which is useful in keeping warm. But they contain very small plastic fibers, which may also be harming the environment when you wash them. When people wash these clothes, very small pieces go down the drain with the wash water.Studies on microfibers in the environmentPollution caused by plastic is not new, but recent studies have shown the effect of microfibers in the environment. Studies show very small microfibers are ending up in our waters, which may come from waste water treatment factories. A 2015 study found them in fish from California.Microfibers, effect on food suppliesBeyond the waterways, the researchers say microfibers may end up in soil and agriculturallands. _________43_________ This means there is much to be learned about microfibers and the environment. Some studies have shown that microfibers end up inside sea animals, like oysters._______44_______ Researchers say that the fibers tend not to move into the tissue of the fish, but it needs more study.Steps to save or keep microfibers from the environmentUntil more information becomes known, there are steps to take to reduce the amount of microfibers in the environment. People should use less of the artificial materials. If we already have those in our lives and we’re using them, an important step would be washing them less._______45_______ A bag is being designed in which to wash these clothes. It traps the microfibers in the bag and it may be available for purchase soon.A. New technology may a1so help.B. So if these m icrofiber s have been found in fish and seafood, ar e they safe to eat?C. They can al so move around the atmosphere.D. Studies are conducted on how much of the microfibers is releasedE. The source of these mi crofibers may surprise you: your clothes.F. Washing machines keep microfibers from escaping with w ash waterIV．Summary Writing (10%)46.Directions: Read the following passage. Summarize the main idea and the main point(s) of the passage in no more than 60 words. Use your own words as far as possible.Sales StrategiesHow can a company improve its sales? One of the keys to more effective selling is for a company to first decide on its “sales strategy”. In other words, what is the role of the salesperson? Is the salesperson’s job narrative, suggestive, or consultive?The “narrative” sales strategy depends on the salesperson moving quickly into a standard sales presentation. His or her pitch highlights the benefit for the customer of a particular product or service. This approach is most effective for customers whose buying motives are basically the same and is also well suited to companies who have a large number of prospects on which to call.The “suggestive” approach is tailored more for the individual customer. The salesperson must be in a position to offer alternative recommendations that meet a particular customer’s needs. Onekey aspect of the suggestive approach is the need for the salesperson to engage the buyer in some sort of discussion. The salesperson can then use the information from the customer to suggest an appropriate product or service.The final strategy demands that a company’s sales staff act as “consultants” for the buyer. In this role, the salesperson must acquire a great deal of information about the customer. They do this through market research, surveys, and face-to-face discussions. Using this information, the salesperson makes a detailed presentation tailored specifically to a consumer’s needs.More and more sales teams are switching from a narrative or a suggestive approach to a more consultative strategy. As a result, corporations are looking more at intangibles (无形资产) such as creativity and analytical skills and less at educational background and technical skills._____________________________________________________________________ _____________________________________________________________________ _____________________________________________________________________ _____________________________________________________________________ _____________________________________________________________________ _____________________________________________________________________ ____________________________________________________________V. Translation (10%)Directions: Translate the following sentences into English, using the words given in the brackets.47. 如果方便的话请帮我在面包房买点面包。

浙江高考英语百日训练之书面表达续写（1）含答案解析【题文】阅读下面短文，根据所给情节进行续写，使之构成一个完整的故事。

In 1989, fresh out of high school, I had the difficult task of choosing a career path before college started in three months. In those days in Pakistan, there were limited choices: becoming a doctor or an engineer, or entering the financial world after getting a business degree. I wasn’t interested in engineering, so that I was left with medicine or business. I couldn’t decide.My uncle suggested that I do a work placement(实习) to experience it for a month in an international company followed by a month in a hospital. After that, I could make a decision. It seemed like a good idea.I was accepted for a month’s placement at a foreign bank in Karachi. I got a feel for how the world of finance functioned, made new friends, and generally enjoyed the mostly easy-going work surroundings.The month passed rapidly, and soon I began working at a leading hospital in Karachi. The experience couldn’t have been more different. The hospital had a stressful environment. The days started early (at 7 am, compared to 9 am at the bank), and were filled with endless duties. And the night calls! This was crazy, working all day, through the night, and again the next day.I began thinking about my two experiences. The bank had offered a more relaxing atmosphere, better working hours and less stress. The hospital was full of excitement, but the studying and training was difficult. It seemed that the business choice was going to win out.Near the end of my month at the hospital, I was driving home after an especially busy night call. In front of me was a public bus, with college students sitting on the top. As the driver weaved through (穿梭) traffic, I could see the boys shaking from side to side.注意:1.所续写短文的词数应为150左右；2.应使用5个以上短文中标有下划线的关键词语；3.续写部分分为两段，每段开头语已为你写好；4.续写完成后，请用下划线标出你所使用的关键词语；Paragraph 1:Suddenly, a boy fell off the back of the bus.___________________________________________________________________________________________________ ___________________________________________________________________________________________________ ____________________Paragraph 2:The next day, when I went to the hospital to see the boy, all his family got up, with grateful smiles on their faces.___________________________________________________________________________________________________ ___________________________________________________________________________________________________ ________________________________________________【答案】Paragraph 1:Suddenly, a boy fell off the back of the bus. He hit the road face down and rolled over. He lay still in the middle of the road as the bus sped away. None of the cars behind stopped. Thinking that he could die in a matter of minutes, I stopped my car and carefully examined the boy. With the help of some passers-by, I lifted the unconscious boy into the car and raced back to the hospital. After his family was contacted, and he was wheeled into emergency surgery, I drove home, exhausted but happy.Paragraph 2:The next day, when I went to the hospital to see the boy, all his family got up, with grateful smiles on their faces. What a feeling it was to help save the life of another person! I spent the rest of the day in a state of the most fabulous mood I had ever experienced. Driving home that evening, I decided on my career path. Two months of placements could not do what 30 minutes’ helping an accident victim had done for me. This experience taught me that at times, the decisions are made for you—and that whatever happens is always for the best.【解析】【分析】本文是一篇读后续写作文，考查学生的读写能力。

高二英语试题及答案高二英语期末考试题（卷）第一部分英语学问运用（共两节，满分55分）第一节单项填空（共25小题；每小题1分满分25分）（）1.---I wish that my parents to watch my basketball matchtomorrow.----But they are always busy.A. will comeB. would comeC. had comeD. came（）2.---The little girl can speak two foreign languages fluently.- ---Really? She have a gift for language.A must B. need C. should D. can（）3. not to be late for the class, Lily set out for school in a hurry.A. RemindingB. RemindedC. To remindD. Having reminded （）4. He insisted on carrying on the experiment all kinds of trouble.A. in spite ofB. instead ofC. in addition toD. due to（）5. The fact that she graduated from Hong Kong University made _____easy for her to get a job. A. her B. this C. that D. it（）6. is suggested that he his homework.A. It; finishedB. It; finishC. That; finishD. That; finished （）7. It was not until the beginning of the meeting _____ he realized _____ I told him was the only possible way to deal with the problem.A. that; whatB. what; thatC. when; whatD. when; that（）8. The population of China is larger than ______ of the United States.A. thisB. thatC. theseD. those（）9.Y ou may send me an e-mail or just give me a call. will do．A．Neither B．Each C．Any D. Either（）10.Christmas is ___special holiday when ____whole family are supposed to get together.A. the, theB. a, aC. the, aD. a, the（）11. The accident was ____ his careless driving.A.due toB. becauseC. because ofD. Both A and C（）12. After living there for one year, theyhave________there.A. accustomed to workingB. accustomed to workC. been accustomed to workingD. been accustomed to work（）13. He lost his way in the forest, but he managed to get through it______.A. completelyB. eventuallyC. quicklyD. automatically（）14. ----I _____to go for a walk.---But I_____ going shopping.A. would like; feel likeB. feel like; feel likeC. feel like; would like D would like; would like（）15. With my money ______, I went back home.A.ran out ofB. ran outC. running out ofD. running out（）16. Tom kept quiet about the accident ________ lose his job.A. so not as toB. so as not toC. so as to notD. not so as to（）17. Along with the letter was his promise _____he would visit me this coming Christmas.A. whichB. whatC. thatD. whether（）18. He’s got himself into a dangerous situation he is likely to be accused of meeting someone.A. whereB. whichC. whileD. why（）19. The students in the class were _____four groups before they started the game.A divided intoB separated intoC divided fromD separated from （）20. Only then ______the importance of my health.A I had realizedB had I realizedC I realizedD did I realize ( ) 21. --What do you want to do next? Wehave half an hour until the basketball game---____. Whatever you want to do is fine with me.A. It just dependsB. It’s up to youC. All rightD. Glad to hear that( ) 22.He is going to hospital ______a medical examination next week．A．to give B．to have givenC．to be given D．to have been given ( ) 23.If you _____the chat room ten minutes ago, you ______what we were talking about.A. have joined ; will knowB. had joined ; would have knownC. should join ; would knowD. would join ; have known ( ) 24.You should be more careful, _____you might meet with some accident.A. meanwhileB. howeverC. althoughD. otherwise ( ) 25.The organizat ion’s _____are to providefood for homeless people and help them find somewhere to live.A. aimsB. rulesC. suggestionsD. profits其次节完形填空（共20小题，每小题1.5分，满分30分）Switzerland(瑞士) is famous for its watches. However, this country d idn’t 26 the watch. It was the British 27 did it. Here is a story of 28 the watch was 29 to Switzerland.Many years ago, an Englishman was 30 to Italy. 31 his way he stopped in a small town in south Switzerland. This Englishman travelled in a carriage inside 32 there was a carriage watch. This was the 33 kind of watch. A native shop assistant 34 to see the watch. He 35 what it was and asked the Englishman 36 it. “It is a carriage watch. ”said the man. “ This machine 37 the time but now it isn’t working.”At once the shop assistant 38 to try to repair it. So the traveller39 him the watch. The assistant was a very wise man. So it was not 40 that he managed(设法) to repair it. He 41 remembered how it was made. As soon as the traveller had 42 on his journey(旅行), he made a watch of 43 the same type.44 the watch-making was 45 in Switzerland. Today Swiss watches are sold in stores all over the world.（）26.A.make B. invent C. produce D. develop （）27.A.which B. who C. where D. they（）28.A.why B. that C. how D. when（）29.A.carried B. sold C. sailed D. brought （）30.A.travelling B. riding C. walking D. running （）31.A.On B. In C. At D. From（）32.A.which B. that C. it D. whom （）33.A.proper B. smallest C. earliest D. biggest （）34.A.wanted B. seemed C. happened D.discovered （）35.A.wondered B. thought C. understood D.discovered （）36.A.on B. about C. of D. with（）37.A.gives B. tells C. strikes D. counts （）38.A.failedB. helpedC. insistedD.offered （）39.A.served B.sharedC.showedD.handed （）40.A.surprise B.surprised C.surprisingD.surprises （）41.A.however B.besides C.but D.even（）42.A.gone B.done e D.spent（）43.A.correctly B.specially C.exactly D.naturally （）44.A.Thus B.So C.Otherwise D.However （）45.A.opened B.startedC.doneD.returned 其次部分：阅读理解（每小题2分，共40分）AHere are a few tips we’ve put together to help you learn English well. Speak，speak，speak!Practise speaking as often as yon can--even speaking to yourself is good practice.Try recording yourself whenever you can. Compare your pronunciation with the master version，see how you can do better and have another go.If yon do this severaltimes，you will find that each version is better than the last. Why not learn with someone else?It helps if you can learn with someone else. If yon can persuade a friend or family member to study with yon，it will make you keep working.Agree times to meet and set goals for the week，and test each other regularly.Don’t get stuck by a word you don’t knowPtactise improvising(即兴的)ways of getting your meaning across when speaking spontaneously(本能地)，even if yon don't know the exact words or phrases.Think of things yon might want to say whenever yon have spare time.A basic example is the rise of tenses.If you don't know the past tense but want to talk about yesterday，use the verb in the present tense and use the word for“yesterday”.Use facial expression，hand movements，anything to get your meaning across.Language learning is also about intuition(直觉)Guesswork is an important strategy in learning a new language.When listening to recorded material，yon aren’t expected to understand everything first time round.If you play the same piece several times，you will most probably understand something new each time.Learn to make maximum use of all the clues yon can pick up.For example，what do the speakers sound like? Happy? Angry? Calm? etc.Build up your vocabularyA wide vocabulary is the key to successful language learning but don't try to le arn too mach at once.It’s best to study frequently，for short periods of time.Take a maximum ofsix or seven items of vocabulary and learn them.Put them into sentences to fix them in your mind，then come back to them later.Much of the vocabulary in the course is presented by topic.And above all，have fun!（）46.Why should one have himself recorded when practising speaking?A. To encourage others to startB. To record his own progress.C. To improve his speaking.D. To compare himself with others. （）47.Which of the following is the most important in learning Eng lish?A.Speaking.B.Pleasure.C.Intuition.D.V ocabulary. （）48.It is implied in the passage that is helpful when you are learning English.A.body languageB.a good memoryC.a good friendD.a proper dictionary（）49.Which of the following proverbs(谚语) seems not to be always true inlearning a language?A.Practice makes perfect.B.A good beginning is half done.C.Rome is not built in a day.D.Don’t run before you can walk.BBy far the most common difficulty in study is simple failure to get down to regular concentrated work. This difficulty is much greater for those who do not work to a plan and have no regular routine of study. Many students muddle along ,doing a bit of this subject or that ,as the mood takes them, or letting their set work pile up until the last possible moment.Few students work to a set timetable .They say that if they did work out a timetable for themselves they would not keep to it ,or would have to change it frequently ,since they can never predict (foresee) from one day to the next what their activities will be .No doubt some students take much more kindly to a regular routine than others .There are many who shy away from aself-controlled weekly timetable ,and dislike being tied down to a fixed programme of work .Many able students state that they work in cycles .When they become interested in a topic they workon it attentively for three or four days at a time .On other days they avoid work completely .It has to be admitted that we do not fully understand the motivation（动机）to work .Most people over 25 years of age have become used to a work routine ,and the majority of really productive workers set aside regular hours for the more important areas of their work .The “tough-mind ed” school of workers doesn’t fully accept the idea that good work can only be done naturally ,under the influence of inspiration（灵感）.Those who believe that they need only work and study as the fit takes them have a mistaken belief either in their own talent or in the value of “freedom” .Freedom from control and discipline（纪律）leads to unhappiness rather than to“sel f-expression” or “personality development” . Our society insists on regular habits ,timekeeping and punctuality （及时），and whether we like it or not ,if we mean to make our way in society ,we have to meet its demands.（）50.The most widespread problem in applying oneself to studyis .A.changing from one subject to anotherB.the failure to keep to a set timetable of workC.the unwillingness to follow a systematic planD.working on a subject only when one feels like it（）51.Which of the following is true?A.Many students are not interested in using aself-controlled timetable.B.Many students don’t like being told to study to a fixed tim etable.C.Most people over 25 years of age don’t work to a set timetable.D.Tough-minded people agree that good work is done naturally.（）52.The underlined part “as the fit takes them” in paragraph 4 means .A. when they have the energyB. when they are in the moodC. when they feel fitD. when they find conditions suitable （）53.A suitable title for the passage might be .A. Attitudes to StudyB.A Study PlanC. The difficulties of StudyingD. Study and Self-disciplineCWhat makes one person more intelligent than another? What makes one person a genius, like the brilliant Albert Einstein, and another person a fool? Are people born intelligent or stupid, or is intelligence the result of where and how you live? These are very old questions and the answers to them are still not clear.We know, however, that just being born with a good mind is not enough. In some ways, the mind is like a leg or an arm muscle.It needs exercise. Mental (done with the mind) exercise is particularly important for young children. Many child psychologists (心理学家) think that parents should play with their children more often and give them problems to think about. The children are then more likely to grow up bright and intelligent. If, on the other hand, children are left alone a great deal with nothing to do, they are more likely to become dull and unintelligent.Parents should also be careful with what they say to young children. According to some psychologists, if parents are always telling a child that he or she is a fool or an idiot, then the child is more likely to keep doing silly and foolish things. So it is probably better for parents to say very positive (helpful) things to their children, such as “That wasa very clever thing you did.” or “You are su ch a smart child.”（）54. The words “intelligent” and “brilliant” in the first paragraph probably mean _______ while “dull” in the second paragraph means ________.A. bright and splendid; slow in thinking and understandingB. pretty and handsome; ordinary-lookingC. great and important; commonD. hopeful and helpful; careless（）55. A person ________ is more likely to become a genius.A. whose parents are cleverB. often thinking about difficult problemsC. often helped by his parents and teachersD. born with a good brain and putting it into active use（）56. It is better for parents ________.A. to praise and encourage their children more oftenB. to be hard on their childrenC. to leave their children alone with nothing to doD. to give their children as much help as possible（）57. Which of the following is NOT true according to the article?A. Parents play an important part in their children’s growth.B. The less you use your mind the duller you may become.C. Intelligence is obviously the result of where and how you live.D. What makes a person bright or stupid is still under discussion.DNo one could have failed to be moved had he watched the live televised volleyball game between the Chinese and Cuban women’s teams. As we sat before the television set, with our eyes fixed on the screen, we experienced every kind of feeling. When the two teams played neck and neck, we were on pins and needles, anxious as to what would come next, and when our team fell behind our hearts were in our mouths. Watching the game between those two teams is not only a matter of great joy. For more than that it provides food for thought. Just see how the Chinese wo men won the game ──by their co──operation (合作), by their excellent skill, their effort and strong will. AChi nese saying goes, “When two competent opponents (竞赛的双方) meet, the strong ──minded one will win. “This is the spirit of the Chinese Wo men’s Volleyball Team. If every Chinese showed some of the spirit, never losing heart in times of difficulty and remaining clear ──minded in times of advantage (优势), then our nation would stand in the vanguard (前列) of the world family of nations, just as the Chinese Women’s Volleyball Team has done, is doing and will do.（）58. While watching the game, we _____.A. had feelings of different kindB. enjoyed a friendly and wonderful gameC. clapped and cheered only for the Chinese Women’s VolleyballTeamD. were eager to know what would happen later on（）59. The wonderful game _____.A. brought us great joyB. provided us with food for our thoughtsC. gave us not only great joy but also food for thoughtsD. give us a valuable amusement（）60. The author believed that _____.A. the Chinese Women’s Volleyball Team was the strongestB. China was sure to become stronger and stronger if only we havethat spirit of the Chinese Wom en’s Volleyball TeamC. The Chinese must remain clear-minded in time of advantageD. The Chinese Women’s Volleyball Team never lost heart in timesof difficulty（）61. The best title of the passage might be _____.A. Watching a Close Volleyball GameB. The Spirit of the Chinese Women’s Volleyball TeamC. Learn from the Members of the Volleyball TeamD. The Strong ──Minded Are the WinnersEIf you wish to become a better reader, here are four important points to remember about rate, or speed, of reading:1. Knowing why you are reading—what you are reading to find out—will often help you to know whether to read rapidly or slowly.2. Some things should be read slowly throughout. Examples are directions for making or doing something, arithmetic problems, science and history books, which are full of important information. You must read such things slowly to remember each important step and understand each important idea.3. Some things should be read rapidly throughout. Examples are simple stories meant for enjoyment, news, and letters from friends, items, or bits of news from local, or hometown, paper, telling what is happening to friends and neighbors.4. In some of your readings, you must change your speed from fast to slow to fast, as you go along. You need to read certain pages rapidly and then slow down and do more careful readingswhen you come to important ideas which must be remembered.（）62. According to the passage, your reading speed depends on ________.A. whether the reading material is easy or difficultB. what you are readingC. what your purpose in reading something isD. both B and C（）63. If one wants to be relaxed by reading, one should take up ________.A. a story bookB. a book on science and technologyC. news, letters from friendsD. some material full of information （）64. Which of the following readings should you read slowly and carefully?A. Fairy tales.B. Aesop’s Fables.C. Directions for use of a machineD. An evening paper.（）65. Which of the following can best express the mainidea of the passage?A. How to decide your reading speed.B. How to raise your reading speed.C. How to improve your reading skills.D. How to choose your reading materials.第三部分（共三节，满分55分）第一节：单词拼写（每小题1分，共10分）66.Rich people wanted to decorate their______(极好的) palaces and greathouses.67.He had a ______（偏爱）for Western paintings.68.We didn’t know how they ______（运送）these stones over 200moleswithout modern machines.69.Please fill in the ______（空格）with your own information.70.He became ______ （成瘾的）to cigarettes last year.71.She felt ______（腼腆的）of her body shape, so she decided to go on a diet.72.He gave a ______（一瞥）at his watch and then left..73.Y ou should cover the burned area with a dry, clean______（绷带）.74.Most people are very ______（积极的）about the economic situation.75.It seemed that the driver is to ______(谴责) for the accident.其次节：短文改错（共10小题，每题1.5分，满分15分）此题要求改正所给短文中的错误。

语法填空专题广东省湛江市2018-2019学年高二上学期期末考试英语试题第一节完形填空（共20小题；每小题1.5分，满分30分）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，并在答题卡上将该项涂黑。

I went with some colleagues from my office for a dinner in a very popular local restaurant. It was41 business time and the restaurant was packed. We 42 found a table in a corner for three of us.As soon as we sat down, we heard a crash when a cleaning boy 43 the floor with all the plates he was carrying. There was 44 and no one was saying or doing anything.In a flash I remembered my 45 many years ago. Once, I 46 in the airport because I had rushed there on my own on an empty stomach. I was picked up and taken care of by two 47 . Now this was my chance to 48 it forward.I ran to the young man’s side immediately, turned him on his back and screamed for someone to49 a hot drink. Soon people started asking if I was a doctor. I said I was not, 50 I was skillful at blacking out(晕厥).The kid soon opened his eyes, 51 what had happened. I 52 him by saying it was OK and I had had a 53 experience. He had not eaten anything. I held the 54 drink to his mouth till he finished it and sat with him till he felt OK. By then the 55 had arrived. I asked her to give the kid something to eat. I offered to pay.The manager was kind enough to refuse the 56 and agreed to make sure the kid ate before he went home. By the time all this was 57 it was getting late for my colleagues. We hadn’t58 anything yet, so they decided to go home.I slowly walked home, not hungry any more, feeling 59 for the opportunity I pay forward the 60 I had received many years ago.41. A. regular B. local C. spare D. peak42. A. actually B. eagerly C. finally D. gradually43. A. kicked B. hit C. touched D. swept44. A. doubt B. silence C. danger D. tension45. A. lesson B. flight C. adventure D. experience46. A. passed out B. showed up C. settled down D. walked around47. A. friends B. strangers C. colleagues D. relatives48. A. return B. take C. pay D. put49. A. bring B. buy C. serve D. order50. A. but B. so C. because D. and51. A. knowing B. arguing C. ignoring D. wondering52. A. comforted B. encouraged C. answered D. reminded53. A. memorable B. common C. similar D. personal54. A. warm B. cool C. sweet D. refreshing55. A. doctor B. customer C. waitress D. manager56. A. support B. reward C. suggestion D. payment57. A. away B. up C. over D. behind58. A. prepared B. ordered C. demanded D. received59. A. comfortable B. ready C. grateful D. anxious60. A. inspiration B. kindness C. honor D. service第II卷注意事项：用0.5 毫米黑色笔迹的签字笔将答案写在答题卡上。

高二英语期末考试试卷及答案高二英语考试卷试题第一节：单项填空(共15小题;每小题1分，满分15分)从A、B、C、D四个选项中，选出可以填入空白下的选项，并在答题卡上将该项涂黑。

1.It suddenly occurred to Anne that money couldn’t ________ all that Bob had suffered in the past five years.A.make up forB.look up toC.put up withD.fit in with2.We can live without clothes, but food and drink are _________.A.availableB.reliableC.essentialD.traditional3.He ________ his last chance of winning the election when he said the wrong thing on TV.A.gave offB.gave awayC.gave inD.gave out4. These teenagers don’t know much of the world yet; that’s why theyare so easily _____ .A. taken inB. taken upC. taken onD. taken off5. --- Learning a language isn't easy. It takes time.--- I agree. _______. There's no short cut.A. All roads lead to RomeB. Rome wasn't built in a dayC. Practice makes perfectD. Slow but sure wins the race6. ______________ the weather, the athletic meeting will be held on time.A. In contrast withB. In relation toC. On behalf ofD. Regardless ofst week he was caught robbing the bank opposite the station. ________ his youth, the police have decided not to charge him.A.In spite ofB.In view ofC.In charge ofD.In case of8.It eventually ________ that he had been stealing money from his employers, which astonished his parents.A.came outB.put outC.made outD.ran out9. _________ good, the fried chicken was soon sold out.A. TastedB. Being tastedC. TastingD. Having tasted10.The teacher walked to the girl and noticed her attention __________ on her mobile phone.A. was fixingB. fixingC. to fixD. fixed11.---I didn’t pass the English exam.--- next time, and you’ll succeed.A.Working hardB.Work hardC.To work hardD.With hard work12.---How can we go to the island?---You can’t get there by boat.A.more thanB.rather thanC.other thanD.better than13. Once _______ a difficult and even dangerous place_________ , Vietnam is now a friendly destination that welcomes visitors from all over the world.A. considered; visitingB. considered; to visitC. considering; visitingD. considering; to visit14. ___________ in a white uniform, he looks more like a cook than a doctor.A. DressedB. To dressC. DressingD. Having dressed15. ---Shall we go to the art exhibition right away?---_____________.A. It’s your opinionB. I don’t mindC. It’s all up to youD. That’s your decision第二节：完形填空(共20小题;每小题1分，满分20分)阅读下面短文，掌握其大意，然后从36~55各题所给的四个选项(A，B，C和D)中，选出选项。

控江中学2018-2019学年高二第一学期英语试卷（考试时间120分钟；满分140分）第I卷Part OneI.Cloze(30%)Directions:For each blank in the following passage there are four words or phrases marked A,B,C and D.Fill in each blank with the word or phrase that best fits the context.People think children should play sports.Sports are fun,and playing with others.However, playing sports can have(1)______effects on children.It may produce feelings of poor self-respector aggressive behavior in some children.According to research on kids and sports,40,000,000kids play sports in the US.Of these,18,000,000say they have been(2)_______at or called names while playing sports.This leaves many children with a bad(3)______of sports.They think sports are justtoo aggressive.Many researchers believe adults,especially parents and coaches,are the main(4)______of too much aggression ill children's sports.They believe children(5)______aggressive adult behavior. This behavior is then further strengthened through both positive and negative feedback.Parents and coaches are powerful teachers because children usually look up to them.Often these adults behave aggressively themselves,sending children the message that(6)______is everything.Many parents go to children's sporting events and shout(7)______at other players or cheer when their child behaves(8)______.As well,children arc even taught that hurting other players is(9)______or are pushed to continue playing even when they are injured(10)______,the media makes violence seem exciting.Children watch adult sports games and see violent behavior replayed over and over on television.As a society,we really need to(11)______this problem and do something about it.Parents and coaches(12)______should act as better examples for children.They also need to teach children better(13)______.They should not just cheer when children win or act aggressively.They should teach children to(14)______,themselves whether they win or not.Besides,children should not be2allowed to continue to play when they are injured.If adults allow children to play when injured,this gives the message that(15)______is not as important as winning.1.A.restrictive B.negative C.active D.instructive2.A.knocked B.glanced C.smiled D.shouted3.A.impression B.concept C.taste D.expectation4.A.resource B.cause C.course D.consequence5.A.question B.understand C.copy D.neglect6.A.winning B.practicing C.fun D.sport7.A.praises B.orders C.remarks D.insults8.A.proudly B.ambitiously C.aggressively D.bravely9.A.acceptable B.impolite C.possible D.accessible10.A.By contrast B.In addition C.As a result D.After all11.A.look up to B.face up to C.make up for e up with12.A.in particular B.in all C.in return D.in advance13.A.techniques B.means C.values D.directions14.A.respect B.relax C.forgive D.enjoy15.A.body B.fame C.health D.spiritPart TwoII.Grammar(11%)Section ADirections:After reading the passage below,fill in each blank with the proper forms of the given words to make the passage coherent and grammatically correct.Sports shoes that work out(16) _______their owner has enough exercise to warrant time in front of the television have been devised in the UK.The shoes—named Square Eyes—contain an electronic pressure sensor and a tiny computer chip to record how many steps the wearer has taken in a day.A wireless transmitter passes the information to a receiver(17) _______ (connect)to a television,and this decides how much evening viewing time the wearer deserves,based on the day’s efforts.The design was inspired by a desire to fight(18) _______the rapidly ballooning waistlines among British teenagers,says Gillian Swan,(19) _______developed Square Eyes as a final year design project at Brunel University to London,UK.“We looked at current issues and childhood3overweight really stood out,”she says.“And I wanted to tackle that with my design.”(20) _______a child has used up their daily allowance gained through exercise,the television automatically(21) _______ (switch)off.And further time in front of the TV(22) _______only beearned through more steps.Swan calculated how exercise should translate to television time using the recommended daily amounts of(23) _______.Health experts suggest that a child take12,000steps each day and watchno more than two hours of television.So,every100steps recorded by the Square Eyes shoes(24) _______ (equal)precisely one minute of TV time.Existing pedometers（计步器）normally clip onto a belt or slip into a pocket and keep countof steps by measuring sudden movement.Swan says these can be easily tricked(25) _______ recording steps through shaking.But her shoe has been built to be(26) _______ (hard)for lazy teenagers to cheat.“It is possible,but it would be a lot of effort,”she says.“That was one of mymain design considerations.”Section BDirections:Complete the following passage by using the words in the box.Each word can only beused once.Note that there is one word more than you need.anizationsB.physicallyC.adaptedD.motivatedE.potentialF.issuedG.individualsH.criticalI.participantsJ.typicallyK.involvedYouth sport has the(27) _______to accomplish three important objectives in children’s development.First,sport programs can provide youth with opportunities to be(28) _______active,which can lead to improved physical health.Second,youth sport programs have long been considered important to youth’s psychosocial development,providing opportunities to learn important life skills such as cooperation,discipline,leadership,and self-control.Third,youth sport programs are(29) _______for the learning of motor skills(运动技能);these motor skills serve as a foundation for future national sport stars and recreational adult sport(30) _______.When coachers develop activities for youth practices and when sport(31) _______design youth-sport programs,they must consider the implication of deliberate play and deliberate practice.Research from Telama(2006)states that regular participation in deliberate play or deliberate practice activities during childhood and youth(ages nine to eighteen)increases the likelihood of participation in sports during adulthood by six times for both males and females.Côté(2002)defines deliberate play activities in sport as those designed to maximize enjoyment.These activities are4regulated by flexible rules(32) _______from standardized sport rules and are set up by the children or by an involved adult.Children(33) _______change rules to find a point where their game is similar to the actual sport but still allows for play at their level.For example,children may change soccer and basketball rules to suit their needs and environment(e.g.in the street.on a playing field or in someone’s backyard).When(34) _______in deliberate play activities,children are less concerned with the outcome of their outcome of their behavior(whether they win or lose)than with the behavior(having fun).On the other hand,Ericsson(1993)suggests that the most effective learning occurs through involvement in highly structured activities defined as deliberate practice.Deliberate practice activities require effort,produce no immediate rewards,and are(35) _______by the goal of improving performance rather than the goal of enjoyment.When individuals are involved in deliberate play,they experiment with different combinations of behaviors,but not necessarily in the most effective way to improve performance.In contrast,when(36) _______are involved in deliberate practice,they exhibit behavior.focused on improving performance by the most effective means available.For example,the backhand skill in tennis could be learned and improved over time by playing matches or by creating fun practice situations.However,players could more effectively improve their backhand performance by practicing drills that might be considered less enjoyable. Although the drills used in most effective means available practice might not be the most enjoyable, they might be the most relevant to improving performance.Section BDirections:Read the following three passages.Each passage is followed by several questions or unfinished statements.For each of them there are four choices marked A,B,C and D.Choose the one that fits best according to the information given in the passage you have just read.(A)The2012London Olympics had enough problems to worry about.But one more has just been added-a communications blackout caused by solar storms.After a period of calm within the Sun,scientists have detected the signs of a fresh cycle of sunspots that could peak in2012,just in time for the arrival of the Olympic torch in London.Now scientists believe that this peak could result in vast solar explosions that could throw5billions of tons of charged matter towards the Earth,causing strong solar storms that could jam the telecommunications satellites and Internet links sending five Olympic broadcast from London."The Sun's activity has a strong influence on the Earth.The Olympics could be in the middle of the next solar maximum which could affect the functions of communications satellites,"said Professor Richard Harrison,head of space physics at the Rutherford Appleton Laboratory in Oxfordshire.At the peak of the cycle,violent outbursts called coronal mass ejections(日冕物质抛射)occur in the Sun's atmosphere,throwing out great quantities of electrically-charged matter."A coronal mass ejection can carry a billion tons of solar material into space at over a million kilometers per hour.Such events can expose astronauts to a deadly amount,can disable satellites,cause power failures on Earth and disturb communications,"Professor Harrison added.The risk is greatest during a solar maximum when there is the greatest number of sunspots.Next week in America,NASA is scheduled to launch a satellite for monitoring solar activity called the Solar Dynamics Observatory(SDO),which will take images of the Sun that are10times clearer than the most advanced televisions available.The Rutherford Appleton Laboratory helped to make the high-tech cameras that will capture images of the solar flares(太阳耀斑)and explosions as they occur.Professor Richard Hold away,the lab's director,said that the SDO should be able to provide early warning of a solar flare or explosion big enough to affect satellite communications on Earth "If we have advance warning,we'll be able to reduce the damage.What you don't want is things switching off for a week with no idea of what's caused the problem,"he said.37.The phrase"communications blackout"in Paragraph1most probably refers to________during the2012Olympics.A.the extinguishing of the Olympic torchB.the collapse of broadcasting systemsC.the transportation breakdown in LondonD.the destruction of weather satellites38.What can be inferred about the solar activity described in the passage?6A.The most fatal matter from the coronal falls onto Earth.B.The solar storm peak occurs in the middle of each cycle.C.It takes several seconds for the charged matter to reach Earth.D.The number of sunspots declines after coronal mass ejections.39.According to the passage,NASA will launch a satellite to________.A.take images of the solar systemB.provide early warning of thunderstormsC.keep track of solar activitiesD.improve the communications on Earth40.Which of the following might be the best title of the passage?A.Solar Storms:An Invisible KillerB.Solar Storms:Earth Environment in DangerC.Solar Storms:Threatenting the Human RaceD.Solar Storms:Human Activities to Be Troubled(B)Elixirwritten by Eric WaltersTwelve-year-old Roth becomes a friend of Dr.Banting and his assistant,Mr.Best, who are in search of a cure for diabetes(糖尿病).She finds herself torn between her sympathy for the animals being experimented on and her friendship with Banting and Best.George Washington Carverwritten by Elizabeth MacleodMeet the"Peanut specialist",George Washington Carver,the inventor and professor who made over325 products out of peanuts.Through his agricultural research,he also greatly improved the lives of countless black farmers in the southern Unite States. See also MacLeod's Albert Einstein: A life of Genius.The Inuit Thought of it:Amazing Arctic Innovation written by Alootook Ipellie and David MacDonald. Explore more than40ideas necessary to Inuit survival.From ideas familiar to us today to inventive concepts that shaped their lives,celebrate the creativity of a remarkably intelligent people.Also see other books:the Chinese thought of it by Tingxing Ye and A Native American Thought of it by Rocky Landon and David MacDonald.Made in Canada:101Amazing Achievementswritten by Bev SpencerWhat things do we use daily that have a Canadian connection?Here Are101common things that were invented in Canada or by a Canadian,including theBlackberry,alkaline(碱)batteries the Blue Box recycling program.Newton and the Time Machinewritten by Michael McGowanTen-year-old boy Newton has invented a time machine to see Dinosaurs up close.But it disappears on a test run with his two huge friends,King Herbert and Queen Gertrude,in it!Can he savethem before time runs out?41.Which of the following best describes Roth's feeling in Book1?A.Frightened.B.Curious.C.Painful.D.Disappointed.42.Which of the following is TRUE according to the passage?A.Book3introduces40inventive concepts.B.Animals are mentioned in Book1and Book5.C.Alkaline batteries were invented by Dr.Banting.D.George Washington Carver was a black farmer in the US.43.In Book5,King Herbert and Queen Gertrude are_____.A.Newton's human friendsB.the names of the time machineC.the inventions of the time machineD.two dinosaurs844.If you are interested in native Americans,you may read the book by_____.A.Elizabeth MacleodB.Eric WaltersC.Rocky London&David MacDonaldD.Bev Spencer(C)Look to many of history’s cultural symbols,and there you’ll find an ancestor of Frosty,the snowman in the movie Frozen.It appeared on some of the first postcards,starred in some of the earliest silent movies,and was the subject of a couple of the earliest photos,dating all the way back to the1800s.I discovered even more about one of humanity’s earliest forms of life art during several years of research around the world.For example,snowmen were a phenomenon in the Middle Ages,built with great skill and thought.At a time of limited means of expression,snow was like free art supplies dropped from the sky.It was a popular activity for couples to leisurely walk through town to view the temporary worksof chilly art.Some were created by famous artists,including a19-year-old Michelangelo,who in 1494was appointed by the ruler of Florence,Italy,to build a snowman in his mansion’s courtyard.The Miracle of1511took place during six freezing works called the Winter of Death.The city of Brussels was covered in snowmen--an impressive scene that told stories on every street corner.Some were political in nature,criticizing the church and government.Some were a reflection of people’s imagination.For the people of Brussels,this was a defining moment of defining freedom. At least until spring arrived,by which time they were dealing with damaging floods.If you fear the heyday of the snowman has passed,don’t worry:I’ve learned that some explosive snowman history is still being made today.Every year since1818,the people of Zurich, Switzerland,celebrate the beginning of spring by blowing up a snowman.On the third Monday of April,the holiday Sechselauten is kicked off when a cotton snowman called the Boogg is stuffed with explosive and paraded through town by bakers and other tradesmen who throw bread to the crowds.The parade ends with the Boogg being placed on a40-foot pile of firewood.After the bells of the Church of St.Peter have rung six times,representing the passing of winter,the pile is lit. When the snowman explodes,winter is considered officially over--the quicker it is burnt down, the longer summer is said to be.45.According to the passage,why did snowmen become a phenomenon in the Middle Ages?A.People thought of snow as holy art supplies.9B.People longed to see masterpieces of snow.C.Building snowmen was a way for people to express themselves.D.Building snowmen helped people develop their skill and thought.46.“The heyday of the snowman”(paragraph4)means the time when______.A.snowmen were made mainly by artistsB.snowmen enjoyed great popularityC.snowmen were politically criticizedD.snowmen caused damaging floods47.In Zurich,the blowing up of the Boogg symbolizes_______.A.the start of the paradeB.the coming of a longer summerC.the passing of the winterD.the success of tradesmen48.What can be concluded about snowmen from the passage?A.They were appreciated in historyB.They have lost their valueC.They were related to moviesD.They vary in shape and sizeV.Translation(15%)49.去年以来，这种商品的价格保持不变。

2018-2019学年陕西省西安市博文学校高二英语期末试卷含解析一、选择题1. To enjoy how great ____ is to be alive, we have to look around to add to life experience.A. thatB. oneC. itD. all参考答案：C2. Every four years many athletes from different countries ______ the Olympic Games.A. take part inB. participate inC. joinD. both A and B参考答案：D略3. You can’t imagine what difficulty we had_______ home in the snowstorm.A. walkingB. walkC. to walkD. walked参考答案：A4. How I wish I would my ideas in simple and wonderful English when chatting on the interment.A. set offB. set outC. set aboutD. set up参考答案：B5. The man was about to give up when it suddenly _________ to him that this was something he should do.A. happenedB. took placeC. occurredD. broke out参考答案：C略6. ________confidence and the necessary equipment, they failed to rescue the 42 miners trapped in the coal mine.A. Lack ofB. Lacking ofC. LackingD. Having lacked参考答案：C略7. Busy as they are, parents should ______ at least two hours to spend with their children.A. set outB. set awayC. set asideD. set off参考答案：C8. Lily was in ____ disturbed state of mind. How could she keep what you said in ____ mind?A. /; theB. a; /C. the; theD. /; /参考答案：B略9. She first _____ singing and dancing, but soon lost interest and became a businesswoman.A. took upB. took inC. took overD. took down 参考答案：A10. During summer holidays, some students always take _______ jobs to spare timeas well as make some pocket money.A. specificB. temporaryC. professionalD. permanent参考答案：B略11. Only by changing the way we live ______ the earth.A. can we be able to saveB. can we saveC. can we be savedD. we will be able to save参考答案：B12. If you don t go to attend that meeting, I________either.A.. don’ tB. won’ tC. didn’ tD. haven’ t参考答案：B13. The Olympic Games, ______in 776 B.C, did not include women players until 1912.A. first playingB. to be first playedC. first playedD. to be first playing参考答案：C14. I don’t believe we’ve met before, ______ I must say you do look familiar.A. thereforeB. althoughC. sinceD. unless参考答案：B15. What he has done is far from ______.A. satisfactoryB. satisfiedC. satisfactionD. satisfy参考答案：A16. Young adults________older ones are more likely to prefer poetic songs and become enthusiastic sports fans.A. other thanB. more thanC. less thanD. rather than参考答案：D表示“是刚成年的成年人而不是年长的成年人”。

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Why should mankind explore space? Why should money, time and effort be spent exploring and researching something with so few apparent benefits? Why should resources be spent on space instead of on conditions and people on Earth? These are questions that, understandably, are very often asked.Perhaps the best answer lies in our genetic makeup as human beings. What drove our ancestors to move from the trees into the plains, and on into all possible areas and environments? With the wide spread of a species, human beings can get high chance of survival. Perhaps the best reason for exploring space is this genetic tendency to expand wherever possible.Nearly every successful civilization has explored, because by doing so, any dangers in surrounding areas can be identified and prepared for. Without knowledge, we may be completely destroyed by the danger. With knowledge, we can lessen its effects.Exploration also allows minerals and other potential resources to be found. Even if we have no need of them right now, they will perhaps be useful later. Resources may be more than physical possessions. Knowledge or techniques have been acquired through exploration. The techniques may have medical applications which can improve the length or quality of our lives. We have already benefited from other spinoffs including improvements in earthquake prediction, in satellites for weather forecasting and in communications systems. Even nonstick pans and mirrored sunglasses are byproducts of technological developments in the space.While many resources are spent on what seems a small return, the exploration of space allows creative, brave and intelligent members of our species to focus on what may serve to save us. While space may hold many wonders and explanations of how the universe was formed or how it works, it also holds dangers. The danger exists, but knowledge can help human beings to survive. Without the ability to reach out across space, the chance to save ourselves might not exist.While Earth is the only planet known to support life, surely the adaptive ability of humans would allow us to live on other planets. It is true that the lifestyle would be different, but human life and cultures have adapted in the past and surely could in the future.【答案】46. Questions47. rather 48. instinct49. wider 50. prepared51. immediately52. improving53. predicting54. creativity55. solve【解析】本文是一篇说明文，介绍了人类进行太空探索的原因及意义。

高二年级第一学期期末测试----英语单项选择（共25小题；每小题1分，满分25分）从A、B、C、D四个选项中，选出可以填入空白处的最佳选项。

1. The film _______ him _______ what he had seen in China.A. reminded; toB. remembered; ofC. recalled; withD. reminded; of2. I sight of an empty seat at the back of the bus and went directly there.A. lost B caught C. looked D. took3. He asked us to him ______ carrying through their plan.A. assist; withB. help; toC. assist; inD. help; with4. His report was so exciting that it was interrupted by applause（掌声）.A. constantlyB. constantC. seldomD. never5. _______ in a friendly way, their quarrel came to an end.A. Being settledB. SettledC. SettlingD. Having settled6. A driver should __ the road when .A. concentrate on; driveB. concentrate in; drivingC. concentrate to; droveD. concentrate on; driving7. We must work hard to a good knowledge of English.A. takeB. acquireC. catchD. hold8. Tom kept quiet about the accident ________ lose his job.A. so not as toB. so as not toC. so as to notD. not so as to9. Not until the early years of the 19th century ________ what heat was.A. man did knowB. did man knewC. didn't man knowD. did man know10. The stone bridge __ _ last year is very beautiful.A. builtB. was builtC. being built D .to be built11.The poor man , ________，ran out of the dark cave.A. tiring and frightenedB. tired and frightenedC. tired and frighteningD. tiring and frightening12. Don’t be discouraged. ______ things as they are and you will enjoy every day of your life.A. TakingB. To takeC. TakeD. Taken13. These articles are written in simple language, _____ makes it easy to read.A. thatB. thisC. whichD. it14. After the war, a new school building was put up __________there used to be a theatre.A. thatB. whereC. whichD. when15. Tom’s mother kept telling him that he should work harder, but ______ didn’t help.A. heB. whichC. sheD. it16. Along with the letter was his promise _______ he would visit me this coming Christmas.A. whichB. thatC. whatD. whether17. Victor apologized for __________ to inform me of the change in the plan.A. his being not ableB. him not to be ableC. his not being ableD. him to be not able18. The thief admitted over 10 motorbikes and now he has been arrestedA. to stealB. to have stolenC. stealingD. having stolen19. ---The novel gone with wind is said _____ into several language.A. to translateB. being translatedC. having been translatedD. to have been translated20. is no needA. It; complainingB. That; complainingC. There; to complainD. This; to complain21. Did he find hard to learn a foreign languageA. thatB. himC. itD. himself22. The population of China is larger than ______ of the United States.A. thisB. thatC. theseD. those23．You may send me an e-mail or just give me a call. will do．A．Neither B．Each C．Any D. Either24. He’s got himself into a dangerous situation he is likely to be accused of meeting someone.A. whereB. whichC. whileD. why25. The water ______ cool when I joined into the pool for morning exercise.A. was feltB. is feltC. feelsD. felt第二节完形填空（共20小题；每小题1分，满分20分）阅读下面短文，掌握其大意，然后从所给的四个选项（A、B、C和D）中，选出最佳选项。

2018-2019学年四川省广安市武胜县胜利中学高二英语上学期期末试卷含解析一、选择题1. The girl _______ in bed _______ to us that she had _______ the dictionary on the bookshelf.A. lay; lied; layB. lying; lied; laidC. lying; lay; laidD. lied; lied; laid参考答案：2. The flowers ______ sweet in the botanic garden attract the visitors to the beauty of nature.A. smellingB. smeltC. to smellD. to be smelt参考答案：A3. We invited her to dinner but she didn't _______.A. take upB. turn upC. dress upD. break up参考答案：B4. The story of Li Tianyi, the son of ________ famous military singer, driving a BMW without a licence and attacking a couple on the road has drawn the attention of ________ public.A．the; the B．/; the C．a; an D．a; the参考答案：D5. Great Britain ________ four main parts—England, Scotland, Wales and Northern Ireland. A．makes up of B．consists ofC．composes of D．is consisted of参考答案：Bconsist of“由……组成；由……构成”，其主语为整体。