【高二】广东汕头市2017-2018学年高二《英语》上学期期中试题及答案

2017-2018年度高二第一学期期中考试英语试题本试卷共10页，满分135分，考试用时120分钟注意事项：1.本试卷分为阅读理解、英语知识运用、写作三部分。

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第一部分阅读理解（共两节，满分40分）第一节（共15小题；每小题2分，满分30分）阅读下列短文，从每题所给的四个选项（A、B、C和D）中，选出最佳选项，并在答题卡上将该项涂黑。

AThe Hawaii V olcanoes (火山) National ParkThe Hawaii V olcanoes National Park, on the island of Hawaii, has two active volcanoes：Mauna Loa, which last erupted in 1984, is 13,677 feet (4.17km) above sea level; the other is Kilauea that is next to Mauna Loa and it has been erupting since January 3rd, 1983. it is 4,190 feet(1.23km) above sea level.When to visit:The park is open 24 hours a day year round. There are no plants or trees on the lava(火山岩) fields and no protection from the sun, so you must bring sunglasses and sunscreen(防晒霜).How to get there:The best way to get to the park is to take Highway 11. From the airport at Hilo, Highway 11 will take you southward across the eastern part of the island.Things to see:If you want to know more about the park, the Kilauea Visitor Center is surely a stop to make. It is a quarter of a mile (402m) from the park entrance. There, you can see a great movie about real lava and learn about the island’s geological, natural, and cultural history. The center is open from 7:45 am to 5:00 pm. There are also many guided walks and hikes around the park. You must check weather conditions and volcanic before hiking alone. If possible, you may drive down Chain of Craters Road to see lava flowing into the ocean.Tickets:Entrance to the park is $10.00 for each vehicle including people, $5.00 for those who travel on foot or ride a bicycle. Children under the age of 15 are free.1. Different from Mauna Loa, Kilauea _______.A. will disappear soon.B. is closed to visitors.C. is much bigger.D. erupts more often.2. The Kilauea Visitor Center_______.A. lets visitors learn about the park.B. is next to the park entrance.C. offers all kinds of movies.D. is open for 8hours every day.3. If a family of three drives a car into the park, they need to pay_______.A. $5.00B. $10.00C. $15.00D. $20.004. The text is most probably taken from_______.A. A travel magazine.B. A geography textbook.C. A newspaper report.D. A research paper.BIt was raining as I ran out of the church, eager to get home and play with the gifts Father Christmas sent me. Across the street was a gas station, which was closed for Christmas, but I noticed a family standing under the narrow overhang to keep dry. I wondered briefly why they were there but then forgot about them as I couldn’t wait to see my gifts.Once I got home, there was hardly any time to enjoy my gifts. My grandparents were still waiting for us to have Christmas dinner together at their house. As we drove down the highway, I noticed that the family was still there.The closer we got to my grandparents’ house, the slower the car went. Suddenly, my father U-turned and said, “I can’t stand it!” “What?” asked my mother. “It’s those people back there at the gas station, standing in the rain.”When my father pulled into the station, I saw there were five of them: the parents and three children—two girls and a small boy. Then we learned that the family was waiting for the bus to Birmingham, where the man planned to find a job.“Well, that bus won’t come along for several hours. Winborn’s just a few milesaway, and there is a shed (棚) with a cover there,” my father advised. “I will run you up there.”Then they climbed into our car,. My father looked back and asked the children if Father Christmas had found them. Three sad faces gave him his answer.“Well, Father Christmas said he was having trouble finding you, so he just left your toys at my house this morning. Let’s go to get them first,” my father said. All at once, the three children’s faces lit up.When we arrived at our house, one girl spied a lovely doll, that little boy took a ball, and the other girl picked up something else. That was the Christmas when I learned the joy of making others happy.5. At the gas station the family might feel______.A. frightenedB. disappointedC. anxiousD. delighted6. The three children received Christmas gifts thanks to_______.A. the authorB. the author’s fatherC. their parentsD. their grandparents7. We can learn from the text that the author’s father_____.A. knew that family very wellB. got lost on the way to WinbornC. was happy to help those in troubleD. sent that family to Birmingham8. What would be the best title for the text?A. Father Christmas saved usB. My father never gives upC. A hard-working familyD. Special Christmas giftsCShe was returning from teaching out in a small community (社区). It was a moonless night, and a heavy snow was falling.She remembered back to when she had first started teaching out in small communities. In those days she had always picked up hitchhikers (搭便车者), until the day her sister told her of a friend who had been killed by a hitchhiker, all because she had stopped out of kindness to help him during a storm. Her family worried about her safety over the hitchhikers until the family heard her promise: “No more hitchhikers!”Then, one night, she saw a man waving. She slowed down for him, but now as he ran toward the car in the dark she shook with fear. Yet she thought that if he was truly in need she couldn’t leave him here in this storm.The stranger explained that his car was broken, and she told him to get in the car. They drove for an hour into the next city and she took him to a telephone booth (公用电话亭). When he reported back to her that a family member would soon come for him, she wished him well and left.Tears fell on her cheeks as she drove away. She felt as though she had beenholding her breath for an hour. “I hope they’ll understand why I had to break my promise,” she thought.9. What can we learn about the woman?A. She taught in small communities.B. She used to be a hitchhiker.C. She was a taxi driver.D. She seldom picked up strangers.10. What made her family worried about her safety?A. She had been hurt by a hitchhiker.B. Her sister’s friend was killed by a hitchhiker.C. There were often snowstorms on her way home.D. Her car often broke down on her way home.11. We can infer from the underlined sentence in the last paragraph that _________.A. She regretted picking up the stranger.B. She felt too tired to breathe.C. She had been afraid being with the stranger.D. She had been too careful driving in the storm.12. We can infer from the passage that the woman is___________.A. kind-heartedB. outstandingC. cautiousD. carelessDMany parents worry that their children’s eating habits may not be good enough to keep healthy. Some children ask for the same food over and over again, some may refuse to try anything new, and some may keep asking for snacks(点心). Therefore, having healthy eating habits becomes one of the most important lessons that a child should learn. Most parents struggle with managing good eating habits and nutrition(营养) for their children. Parents should make a plan for their children’s nutritional needs.Start your child’s day with a good breakfast. Breakfast is necessary to provide the nutrition for an active day. Studies show that children do better in study when they begin a day with a good breakfast.Allow your child to help you plan and prepare a meal. He will be glad to eat foods that he has helped to put on the table.The mealtime environment has a lot to do with how your child will feel about food. Try to serve your meals at the same place at the same time of a day. Keep the meal itself as the main event and leave the toys and television for later use.Snacks are also important. We can give our body and brain energy by eating snacks between meals. Children are often hungriest in the afternoon after school andin the evening.Offer snacks at regular time between meals. This way, your child won’t refuse a meal because he knows a snack is soon to follow. More importantly, when offering snacks, you should be careful with what to choose.13. The main idea of the second paragraph is that ___ .A. Most children go to school without eating breakfast.B. One shouldn’t eat too much for breakfast.C. A good breakfast is important to children.D. Most people haven’t realized the importance of having a good breakfast.14. To help their children form healthy eating habits, parents ____ .A. should encourage their children to eat more often at school.B. can ask the children to help with meal planning and preparation.C. must make the mealtime environment as quiet as possible.D. should serve some snacks while having a meal.15. What would most probably be talked about in the next paragraph of the passage?A. What to eat for lunch and supper.B. Why snacks are important.C. Advice on how to keep healthy.D. Examples of healthy snacks.第二节（共5小题；每小题2分，满分10分）根据短文内容，从短文后的选项中选出能填入空白处的最佳选项。

2017-2018学年第1学期高二英语期中考试题（笔试答题时间120分钟，满分135分；）第I卷第一部分：阅读理解（共两节，满分40分）第一节:话题语篇（共15小题；每小题2分，满分30分）阅读下面短文，从每题所给的A、 B、C、D四个选项中选出最佳选项。

AHummingbirds (蜂鸟) are very small birds. This small bird is quite an acrobat (杂技演员). Only a few birds, such as kingfishers and sunbirds, can hover, which means to stay in one place in the air. But no other bird can match the flying skills of the hummingbird. The hummingbird can hover, fly backward and fly upside down!Hummingbirds got their name because their wings move very quickly when they fly. This causes a humming sound. Their wings move so fast that you can’t see them at all. This takes a lot of energy. These little birds must have food about every 20 minutes to have enough strength to fly. Their favorite food is nectar (花蜜). Nectar is the sweet water deep inside a flower. Hummingbirds use their long, thin bills to drink from flowers. When a hummingbird drinks nectar, it hovers in front of a flower. It never touches the flower with its wings or feet.Of all the birds in the world, the hummingbird’s colors are among the brightest. Some are bright green with red and white markings. Some are purple. One kind of hummingbird can change its color from reddish-brown to purple to red!The hummingbird’s nest is special, too. It looks like a small cup. The inside of the nest is very soft. This is because one of the things the mother bird uses to build the nest is the silk from a spider’s web (蜘蛛网).1. What is special about hummingbirds?A. They are the only birds that can hover.B. They have excellent flying skills.C. They can walk on water.D. They can fly very high.2. Hummingbirds got their name from _____.A. theirfoodB. their small bodiesC. the sound they makeD. the color of their wings3. What can we infer from Paragraph 3?A. Hummingbirds’ markings are dark.B. A kind of hummingbird has one color.C. The hummingbird is one of the prettiest birds.D. Some hummingbirds change their colors for protection.4. According to the text, a hummingbird’s nest is _____.A. difficult to findB. hard and strongC. made by the father birdD. built partly from spider silkBWe just love giving cards in Britain. If there’s a special occasion coming up, there’s no doubt that we’ll be there, card in hand, to celebrate it.And this isn’t just for birthdays; we also give cards when people are ill or when they have got a new job. And even if you forgot somebody’s birthday, there are even “sorry it’s late” cards.So you can pretty much find a card for any occasion.Before coming to Italy I had never even considered that our love for card giving might not be shared by other countries. In fact, my workmates told me that hardly anyone sends Christmas cards in Italy and that they actually don’t really give birthday cards either! Unbelievable! In the UK, if a close friend or family member didn’t get me a card I’d feel upset! However, the only place you can buy cards in Italy is in a shop which sells school things. In comparison, we have whole shops that sell them in the UK and we even have different types of card shops.Although cards can take up your time, from choosing the perfect one, to thinking up the perso nal message inside, I think it’s a really nice gesture. And especially with Christmas cards, it adds to that festive feeling. When I sit down to write countless cards to friends and family, I get that little bit happier that it willbe Christmas soon! Especially when I see my own Christmas cards, proudly sitting on my desk wishing me a very merry Christmas.Of course, the problem comes when they’re no longer needed, when Christmas is over. It makes me sad just to throw them all away, so I try and hang on to my favorite ones.5. According to Paragraph 1, in the UK card giving _____.A. is very popularB. is changing people’s livesC. is mainly carried out on birthdaysD. is more common between family members6. After arriving in Italy, the author found that _____.A. Italians seldom send cardsB. cards are sold in card shopsC. the relationship between people is badD. card giving is losing its attraction slowly7. Which of the following may the author agree with?A. Self-made cards make Christmas happy.B. Gi ving cards doesn’t take up any time.C. Throwing cards away is a bad gesture.D. There is no need to save every card.8. What’s the author’s attitude towards card giving?A. He supports it.B. He doubts it.C. He disagrees with it.D. He is uninterested in it.CPeople are always looking for lost cities and occasionally one is found: Borobudur in Indonesia, for example. But perhaps some of the places people look for never existed —or did they? Here are just a few famous mythical (传说中的) cities.El DoradoEl Dorado is a story that began in 1537, when Spanish explorers found the Muisca people in the mountains of what is now Colombia. They heard the story of a man who covered himself with gold and dived into a lake. Then people began to talk of El Dorado —‘the golden man’. Soon people started to think of El Dorado as a place, too — a city of gold and amazing riches. Nowadays, the name ‘El Dorado’ is still used to mean ‘a place where you can get rich quickly’. AtlantisThere was once an island in the middle of the Atlantic Ocean. It was the mythical island of Atlantis. The people of the island were very rich, thanks to the natural resources (资源) on their island. For hundreds of years, they lived simple lives. But slowly they began to change. They started to want power. So the gods decided to destroy Atlantis. Suddenly, the island and its people were swallowed (淹没) by the sea and were never seen again.ShambhalaIn Tibetan Buddhist tradition, Shambhala is a mystical (神秘的) country that is hidden somewhere behind the Himalayas. Shambhala is a word from an old language that means ‘place of peace’ or ‘place of happiness’. It is said that there is no war in Shambhala, and in the future, when the world is full of war, a huge army will come out of Shambhala, destroy the world’s bad rulers, and starta new Golden Age. Some people say this will happen in 2424.9. Nowadays, ‘El Dorado’ means ‘_____’.A. ColombiaB. the golden manC. a place of great wealthD. the city with mountains10. Atlantis was destroyed by _____.A. the godsB. its peopleC. its powerful enemiesD. its neighboring country11. What will probably happen in 2424 according to the last paragraph?A. The Himalayas will disappear.B. The world will be full of peace.C. Shambhala will save the world.D. There will be a war in Shambhala.12. What would be the best title for the text?A. Rich landsB. Mythical citiesC. Famous tourist attractionsD. Newly-found ancient countriesDWith Disney parks recently raising their ticket prices to $89 now is the perfect time to start thinking about smaller, regional theme parks. Here are four theme parks where the daily price of adult admission is under $50.Luna Park, Coney Island, NY.How much you spend in enjoying Luna Park really depends on which rides you choose to go on. For anyone as indecisive as I am, stick with the $29 four-hour Unlimited Luna Park Ride Wristband or the $39 Ride and Play package, a four-hour unlimited ride wristband that comes with a $20 game card.Dorney Park, Allentown, PA.Dorney Park is a popular theme park located about an hour outsideof Philadelphia. Kids love Planet Snoopy, a fun area with attractions centered around the lovable Snoopy. Adult tickets are available online for $39.99 (or at the gate for $49.99) and kids are $27.99 online or ($29.99 at the gate). You can also buy a Starlight Admission ($27.99 online or at the gate), good for visits between 5 p.m. and 10 p.m. during the summer months when the park is open late, or from 3:30 p.m. to 8 p.m. when the park closes earlier.Knotts Berry Farm, Buena Park, CA.Home to some of the country’s cr aziest rides, Knotts Berry Farm also has calmer, more family-friendly rides. Ages 12-61 get in for $39.99 when tickets are bought online, while children ages 3-11 and adults over 62 pay $26.99.Santa Cruz Boardwalk, Santa Cruz, CA.Sitting on the warm beaches of Santa Cruz — about 90 minutes south of San Francisco —the Boardwalk is home to big roller coasters, mini-golf, enough foodand games to keep people of all ages busy. The best part? An all-day unlimited rides wristband is only $31.95.13. All of the four theme parks _____.A. have calm ridesB. are family-friendlyC. require online bookingsD. are cheaper than Disney parks14. The Ride and Play package at Luna Park costs you _____.A. $20B. $29C.$39 D. $5915. What can we learn about the Starlight Admission at Dorney Park?A. It is aimed for kids.B. It can be used twice.C. It is designed for summer use.D. It’s for visits in the later part of a day.第二节: 七选五（共5小题；每小题2分，满分10分）根据短文内容，从短文后的选项中,选出能填入空白处的最佳选项。

2017-2018学年高二英语上学期期中试题本试卷共10页，满分150分。

考试时间120分钟。

试卷由两部分组成。

第一部分70分；第二部分80分。

注意事项：1、答卷前，考生将自己的姓名、准考证号、考试科目涂写在答题卡上。

2、每小题选出答案后，用2B铅笔把答题卡上对应题目的答案标号涂黑。

如需改动用橡皮擦干净后，再涂其它答案，不能答在试题卷上。

3、考试结束，监考人员将答题卡按座位号、页码顺序收回。

第一部分（满分70分）一、阅读（共两节，满分40分）第一节阅读理解 (共15小题；每小题2分，满分30分)阅读下列短文，从每题所给的四个选项（A、B、C和D）中，选出最佳选项，并在答题卡上将该项涂黑。

AWhen you’re on the go, your best friend and resource can be your phone. In the age of smart phones, apps are like guiding stars: They can point you in the right direction for a hotel, lis t expenses, send postcards, and much more. When used tog ether, these apps can be the basic travel tool, placing a wealt h of information at your fingertips no matter where you are on the planet. U.S. News Travel has picked the essential travel a pps, known for their utility and reliability. Best of all, they cost absolutely nothing.Trip ItYour Personal Travel AgentBe your own travel agent and plan every detail of your trip—from car rental to accommodating restaurants—with Trip It. You can make travel schedule by hand, or simply forward the email confirmations of your flight, rental car, train t ickets, and hotels to plans.Weather FreeYour Go-To Meteorologist(气象学者)Stop trying to explain the weather forecast on the evening ne ws (particularly when it’s in a foreign language). The Weather Free app informs you (in English) of the climate in various loc ations. It features the local weather, and other key factors thatwill inform your decision about what to wear before stepping outside.GobyYour Event GuruWhen you're in a foreign city, you sometimes look around and ask: Where are all the people? Goby has the answer. This ap p pinpoints the neighborhood hot spots (including museums, hotels, eateries, and more) in your neighborhood. But its true value comes in finding nearby events. You'll discover concerts , plays, and more right around the corner.1. What is the advantage of using travel apps picked by the U. S. News Travel?A. They can solve any problem you come across.B. They reduce your travel budget.C. They exercise your fingertips.D. They are reliable and free of charge.2. With the help of the travel apps used together, travelers ca n do the following things EXCEPT .A. rent a carB. decide what to wearC. look for a friend while travelingD. find the nearby museums3. Where are the readers likely to read the passage above?A. In a geography textbookB. In a scienc e and technology magazineC. On a popular websiteD. In a business rep ortBTim Richter and his wife, Linda, had taught for over 30 years near Buffalo, New York – he in computers, she in special edu cation. “Teaching means everything to us,” Tim would say. In April 1998, he learned he would need a heart operation. It wa s the kind of news that leads to some serious thinking about lif e’s purpose.Not long after the surgery, Tim saw a brochure describing Ima gination Library, a program started by Dolly Parton’s foundatio n (基金会) that mailed a book every month to children from birth to ag e five in the singer’s hometown of Sevier, Tennessee. “I thoug ht, maybe Linda and I could do something like this when we r etire,” Tim recalls. He placed the brochure on his desk, “as a r eminder.”Five years later, now retired and with that brochure still on thedesk, Tim clicked on . The program ha d been opened up to partners who could take advantage of b ook and postage discounts.The quality of the books was of great concern to the Richters. Rather than sign up online, they went to Dollywood for a look-see. “We didn’t want to give the children rubbish,” says Linda. The books – reviewed each year by teachers, literacy speciali sts and Dollywood board members – included classics such a s Ezra Jack Keats’s The Snowy Day and newer books like An na Dewdney’s Llama Llama series.Satisfied, the couple set up the Richter Family Foundation and got to work. Since 2004, they have shipped more than 12,200 books to preschoolers in their area. Megan Williams, a mot her of four, is more than grateful: “This program introduces us to books I’ve never heard of.”The Richters spend about ＄400 a month sending books to 2 00 children. “Some people sit there and wait to die,” says Tim.“Others get as busy as they can in the time they have left.”What did Tim want to do after learning about Imagination Libr ary?A. Give out brochures.B. Do something similar.C. Write books for childrenD. Retire from being a teacher.According to the text, Dollly Parton is .A. a well-known surgeonB. a mother of a four-year-oldC. a singer born in TennesseeD. a best-selling authorWhy did the Richters go to Dollywood?A. To avoid signing up online.B. To meet Dollywood board members.C. To make sure the books were the newest.D. To see if the books were of good quality.What can we learn from Tim’s words in the last paragraph?A. He needs more money to help the children.B. He wonders why some people are so busy.C. He tries to save those waiting to die.D. He considers his efforts worthwhile.CHave you ever found yourself in this situation: You hear a son g you used to sing when you were a child – a bit of nostalgia(怀旧) or “blast from the past,” as we say. But it is not a distant childhood memory. The words come back to you as clearly as when you sang them all those years ago.Researchers at the University of Edinburgh studied the rela tionship between music and remembering a foreign language. They found that remembering words in a song was the best way to remember even one of the most difficult languages.Here is what they did. Researchers took 60 adults and rand omly divided them into three groups of 20. Then they gave the groups three different types of “listen-and-repeat” learning conditions. Researchers had one group simpl y speak the words. They had the second group speak the wor ds to a rhythm, or beat. And they asked the third group to sing the words.All three groups studied words from the Hungarian languag e for 15 minutes. Then they took part in a series of language t ests to see what they remembered.Why Hungarian, you ask? Researchers said they chose Hu ngarian because not many people know the language. It does not share any roots with Germanic or Romance languages, s uch as Italian or Spanish. After the tests were over, the singer s came out on top. The people who learned these new Hunga rian words by singing them showed a higher overall performa nce. They did the best in four out of five of the tests. They also performed two times better than those who simply learned t he words by speaking them.Dr. Katie Overy says singing could lead to new ways to lear n a foreign language. The brain likes to remember things whe n they are contained in a catchy 3, or memorable 4, tune 5. Dr. Ludke said the findings could help those who struggle to l earn foreign languages. On the University of Edinburgh’s web site Dr. Ludke writes, “This study provides the first experiment al evidence that a listen-and-repeat singing method can support foreign language learning, and opens the door for future research in this area.”8. The “song” mentioned in the first paragraph is intended to .A. recall the pastB. attract the readersC. introduce the topicD. compare the childh ood with the present9. According to the passage which language doesn’t share the same root with Germanic or Romance languages?A. HungarianB. SpanishC. ItalianD. English10. Based on the last two paragraphs, we can conclude thatA. singing is the best way to learn a language.B. the brain probably works best when the foreign language le arners sing the words.C. a listen-repeat method is very effective for any language learner.D. Dr. Katie Overy and Dr. Ludke disagree with each other.11. In which situation can the finding of the research be applie d?A. A mother is going to teach her baby how to speak.B. A child is going to have his first music lesson.C. A student is going to learn a new English song.D. An American is going to learn some Chinese.DIn my generation, most people assume. We assume that after getting a driver’s license, we should see a brand new car sitti ng in our driveway. We assume that the latest iPhone product should be in our hands as soon as something goes wrong wit h our old one. We also assume that college, being as expensi ve as it is, is given. However, what we don’t realize is that all of these things are very special privileges.New cars, the latest technology and college fees are somethi ng that most people have in the place where I live. I’m not necessarily complaining about this. I live in a very fortunate area, and I try to remind myself of that every day.Getting nice things is great, but sometimes, the competition th at rules our lives gets too fierce. When someone else gets so mething great, you begin to think, “Why can’t I have that?” Wh en everyone around you goes to college, you think that one d ay you will obviously do the same, because who doesn’t? Even now, being almost done with my first year of college, I c onstantly see people who forget why we’re here, and how luc ky we are to be on this campus. All of the distractions can sur ely keep you from doing your best, and they can easily make you forget your real purpose at college. The parties, friends, e vents, and overall social life can move you into a never-ending whirlpool (旋涡）of not doing schoolwork. Having fun is a part of life, but balan ce is the key when it comes to college.Appreciation nowadays is slowly fading into a distant thought. We constantly forget how lucky we are to have the things and the life that we do. Surely, who doesn’t dream of a new car w aiting for them, or that brand new iPhone that you see in all of the commercials? But wanting something is different from ex pecting it. Setting yourself up with an “I should get this” attitud e will only push appreciation further away.Appreciate what you have, but don’t expect what you don’t ha ve. Say thank you to those who help and support you, and rea lize that whoever you are, you’re lucky in a great way.12. Which of the following may the author agree with?A. Assuming should be forbidden.B. People of his generation are lazy.C. What we have may be privileges.D. College education shouldn’t be expensive.13. What do we know about the author?A. He is too poor to afford a new car.B. He is sure that everyone can go to college.C. He is a fortunate second-year student.D. He is grateful for his college education.14. What does the author think of the social activities at colleg e?A. They should be balanced in students’ life.B. They are totally a waste of time and money.C. They make students confused about their life.D. They are useful for students after graduation.15. According to the fifth paragraph, people nowadays .A. don’t expect new cars or cell phonesB. don’t seem to appreciate what they haveC. always set up big goals in lifeD. often complain they are unlucky第二节（共5小题；每小题2分，满分10分）根据短文内容，从短文后的选项中选出能填入空白处的最佳选项。

2017-2018学年高二英语上学期期中试题本试卷分第Ⅰ卷（选择题）和第Ⅱ卷（非选择题）。

第Ⅰ卷 (选择题）第一部分听力（共两节，满分30分）做题时，先将答案标在试卷上。

录音内容结束后，你将有两分钟的时间将试卷上的答案转涂到答题卡上。

第一节：（共5小题；每小题1.5分，满分7.5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答案，并标在试卷的相应位置。

听完每段对话后，你都有10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. Where is the phone bill?A. Beside the television.B. Under the chair.C. O n the table.2. What will the weather be like tomorrow morning ?A .Sunny. B. Windy. C .Rai ny.3. What are the speakers talking about?A .An actor. B. A teacher. C.A role.4. What did the woman do last night?A. She went shopping.B. She attended a lecture.C. She prepared for an exam.5. When will the speakers go to the cinema?A. On Tuesday.B. On WednesdayC. On Thursday.第二节：（共15小题；每小题1.5分，满分22.5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。

听完每段对话或独白前后，你将有时间阅读各个小题，每小题5秒钟;听完后，各小题将给出5秒钟的作答时间。

注意事项考生在答题前请认真阅读本注意事项及各题答题要求：1．本试卷包括第一卷（选择题）和第二卷（非选择题）两部分。

第一卷从第1页至第9页，第二卷从第10页至第12页。

考生答题全部答在答题纸上，答在本试卷上无效。

本次考试时间为120分钟，满分120分。

考试结束后，请将答题纸交监考老师。

2．答题前，请务必将自己的姓名、学校、班级、座位号、考试证号用书写黑色字迹的0.5毫米签字笔填写在答题纸的相应位置，并将考试证号用2B铅笔将答题纸上考试证号相应的数字涂黑。

3．答选择题必须用2B铅笔把答题纸上对应题目的答案标号涂黑。

如需改动，请用橡皮擦干净后，再选涂其他答案。

答非选择题必须用书写黑色字迹的0.5毫米签字笔写在答题纸上的指定位置，在其它位置答题一律无效。

第一卷（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10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. Why does the woman want the man to ask Mary?A. Mary has read the bookB. Mary may have the bookC. Mary knows where do borrow the book2. What can we know about the man when he was a child?A. He didn‘t like the pianoB. He enjoyed playing the pianoC. He took piano lessons3. What are the speakers going to do?A. To get on planeB. To get their plane ticketsC. To see their friends off4. Why does the woman look forward to Nina‘s parties?A. The food is goodB. There are many friendsC. The music is great5. What‘s the probable relationship between the speakers?A. Boss and clerkB. Interviewer and intervieweeC. Teacher and student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。

2017-2018学年广东省汕头市普通高中高二上学期11月月考英语试题 01时间为120分钟，满分为150分。

第Ⅰ卷（共三部分，满分为115分）第一部分听力（共两节，满分30分）第一节（共5小题；每小题1.5分，满分7.5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10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.Where are they talking?A. In a factoryB. In a library.C. In a gym.2.What’s the time now?A. 6:00 pmB. 7:50 pmC. 8:00 pm3.What’s the weather like today?A. Rainy.B. Sunny.C. Windy.4.What do we know about Uncle Sam?A. He falls ill.B. He looks weak.C. He likes complaining.5.What will the woman do tonight?A. Go to the hospital.B. Hand in the report.C. Write the report.第二节（15小题每小题1.5分，满分22.5分）听下面5段对话或独白。

每段对话或独白后有几个小题，从每题所给的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，各小题将给出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至7题。

6.Where did the girl have lunch?A. At the school canteen.B. At a fast food restaurant.C. In a Japanese restaurant.7.How does the man feel about the new fast food restaurant?A. Its environment is terrible.B. Its food is expensive.C. It’s close to his school.听第7段材料，回答第8至10题。

上学期高二英语11月月考试题04第I 卷（总分115 分）第一部分听力（共两节，满分30分）第一节（共5小题；每小题1.5分，满分7.5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10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 is the man doing most probably?A. Renting a house.B. Asking the way.C. Buying a lock..2. What does the woman plan to do tomorrow?A. Finish the reportB. Go to the movies.C. Visit Jennifer.3. Where are the speakers now?A. At homeB. On the busC. In a concert hall4. What does the man want to know?A. Herbert’s phone numberB. The woman’s addressC. Herbert’s house number5. Why is the meat rotten?A. It was not fresh when boughtB. It wasn’t kept in the fridgeC. It was bought a long time ago第二节 (共15小题；每题1.5分，满分22.5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，每小题将给出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、7题。

汕头市高二第一学期期中英语科试卷本试卷分选择题和非选择题两部分，满分135分，考试用时120分钟。

第一卷选择题部分 (满分80分)第一部分英语知识运用（共两节，满分40分）第一节单项填空 (共10小题；每小题1分，满分10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，并在答题卡上将该项涂黑。

1. The students were completely ________ by the story he made up because they are too young and have no social experience.A．taken up B．taken in C．taken off D．taken out2.When I was in hospital，my mother made a promise that she would take me to Qingdao ________ I was well enough to travel，which ________ my recovery.A．shortly; devotes to B．at once; stick toC．immediate; linked to D．directly; contributed to3. It is demanded that the man ________ to blame for the traffic accident.A．referring to not B．referring to as notC．referred to not be D．referred to not being4.—I can't help but feel very ________ about the matter. Linda, my dear, tell me the truth.—Oh，Mum，there is nothing between Tom and me.A. enthusiastic B．sceptical C．eager D．concerned5. —Is Professor Smith ______ this afternoon?—Sorry, he might be ______ with work the whole afternoon.A.convenient; busyB. possible; busyC. busy; freeD. available; occupied6. _______ confidence resulted in his failure in the interview.A. A lack ofB. Lack forC. Lacking ofD. Being lacked7. The president stated that his country would not ________ anybody who raised a hand against their Allies. A．tolerate B．oppose C．approve D．accuse8. Only after ________ carrying out the plan, ________.A. she assisted me on; I was able to complete the taskB. she assisted me in; was I able to complete the taskC. she helped me on; was I able to complete the taskD. did she help me in; I was able to complete the task9. You can say you have made it ______when you can _______ what you have learned ______ practice.A. yours; apply; toB. yourself; put; toC. all yourself; apply; forD. yours; use; to10. Dressed in a newly-bought skirt, _________.A. I could hardly recognize herB. nobody could recognize herC. she could hardly be recognized by meD. there was nobody who could recognize her第二节完形填空(共20小题；每小题1.5分，满分30分)阅读下面短文，掌握其大意，然后从各题所给的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。

2017-2018学年度上学期（期中）考试高二英语试题【新课标】第I卷客观题（满分90分）第一部分单项填空（共20小题，每题1分，满分20分）1. In April, thousands of holidaymakers remained ______ abroad due to the volcanic ash cloud.A. stickingB. stuckC. to be stuckD. to have stuck2. Every day _____a proverb aloud several times until you have it memorized.A. readB. readingC. to readD. reads3. I often think of those occasions ______ we had a happy time together.A. whichB. whenC. on whichD. Both B and C4. Bats are surprisingly long-lived creatures, some _____ a life span of around 20 years.A. havingB. hadC. haveD. to have5. The school requested that all the students ____ school uniform on weekdays in school.A. wearB. woreC. wearsD. have worn6. Although I hurried, ____ I was late for the train.A. butB. soC. yetD. that7. --- Peter told me he wanted to come with us. Is it OK for you?--- I don’t mind _____ he pays for his expense.A. as far asB. as well asC. as long asD. as soon as8.Most of the educators are ____ providing more freedom to the teenagers, believing that it may make them more creative and independent.A. in favor ofB. in search ofC. in charge ofD. in need of9. The woman told the workers that her house _____.A. required to paintB. required paintingC. requires paintD. requires being painted10. You have no idea what I have had to _____ during the last few months.A. put throughB. go throughC. read throughD. look through11. According to our school rules, no student ____ be permitted to carry mobile phones in class.A. willB. mustC. mayD. shall12. ____ you eat the correct foods ____ be able to keep fit and stay healthy.A. Only if; will youB. Only if; you willC. Unless; will youD. Unless; you will13. When you are older you can watch _____ program you like.A. howeverB. wheneverC. whicheverD. whatever14. They are ____ different sizes, shapes and materials, but they are exactly the same _____.A. /; in weightB. of; in weightC. in; of weight.D. of; weights15. She ____ have left school, for her bike is still here.A. can’tB. mustn’tC. needn’tD. shouldn’t16. He claims to _____ a round black creature moving quickly through the water.A. seeB. have seenC. be seenD. be seeing17. ____ this car with that one, he chose the latter.A. ComparingB. ComparedC. To compareD. Compare18.You can’t imagine the trouble we had ____ in touch with him.A. gotB. to getC. getD. getting19. If we ____ now to protect the environment, we will live to regret it..A. hadn’t actedB. haven’t actedC. don’t actD. won’t act20．A car was hit by a log falling off a truck, _____ two passengers in the car.A. killB. to killC. killingD. killed第二部分完形填空(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。

2017～2018学年度第一学期高二年级期中考试英语试题注意事项：答题前，先将自己的姓名、准考证号填写在试卷和答题卡上。

选择题的作答：每小题选出答案后，用2B铅笔把答题卡上对应题目的答案标号涂黑，写在试题卷、草稿纸和答题卡上的非答题区域均无效。

非选择题的作答：用签字笔直接答在答题卡上对应的答题区域内。

写在试题卷、草稿纸和答题卡上的非答题区域均无效。

考试结束后，请将答题卡上交。

第Ⅰ卷第一部分：阅读理解（共两节，满分40分）第一节（共15小题；每小题2分，满分30分）阅读下列短文，从每题所给的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。

AThe China Daily newspaper group is looking for English-language senior copy editors, copy editors and graphic (图表) designers to strengthen its international team. We offer a competitive salary package, free accommodation（膳宿）with utilities（公用事业）paid for 90 percent medical return, a seven-day paid leave, eleven-day public holidays and a return ticket to the country of reside nce.Senior Copy EditorYou must:＊work on shifts in the Business Desk and usually have the last word before the page is sent to print;＊edit or rewrite copy and give up-to-date headlines and captions(字幕);＊have had at least two years’ editing experience working on ed iting desks and be familiar with industry software.Copy EditorYou must:＊be good at editing or rewriting copy and writing snappy headli nes and captions;＊be able to work on shifts for different pages, and usually have the last word before the page is sent to print;＊have two years of editing experience working on copy desks a nd be familiar with industry software.Graphic DesignerYou must:＊have excellent skills in information graphics;＊be good at illustrations and freehand drawings;＊be experienced in newspaper or magazine layouts;＊have a good sense of typography;＊have good news judgment;＊be familiar with Macintosh software, including InDesign, Illustr ator and Photoshop;＊be fluent in English.For enquiries, write to job@chinadaily. com. cn.1. What’s the meaning of the underlined words“ have the last word” in the third paragraph?A. Showing that the editor is forgetful.B. Showing that the editor has the right to make a decision.C. Meaning the editor is good at making a speech.D. Meaning the editor is bored with his work.2. What is not required about Graphic Designer?A. Be familiar with Photoshop.B. Have excellent skills in information graphics.C. Having a good sense of typography.D. Writing up-to-date headlines and captions.3. The author writes this passage to .A. advertise for employing some employeesB. describe the positions of the China Daily newspaper groupC. describe the working conditions of the China Daily newspa per groupD. tell you how to become good editors and designersBIn our home it was natural to fear our father. Even our mother was afraid of him. As children, my sister and I thought every f amily was like that—that every family had an unpredictable dad who was impossibl e to please and a praying mom who was there to protect the children. We were good children. Mom was always telling us w e were, even if daddy couldn’t see it.Then came the day we found something new and fun to do. We discovered we could draw pictures with chalk on our woo den front door. We could have lots of fun, so we set to work dr awing and making lots of pretty pictures all over it. We had a great time. We decided to finish our pictures, knowing Mom w ould just love them.The praise we expected did not come. We did not understand why, but we knew our parents were angry, and that we were i n big trouble！Off we ran to find a place to hide. In our wooded yard it was n ot hard for two small children to find safety. Together, we hid behind a tree and did not move. Soon we heard the frightened voices of Mom and our neighbors calling out to us. We were afraid we would be found. The sun set, and it began to get dar k, we heard another voice, one we recognized with great fear: our daddy. But there was something strangely different about it. In it we heard something we had never heard before: fear and despair. Our daddy with tears running down his face, pra yed to God for the safe return of his girls.[]Things were different after that. We had a new daddy; it was a s if the old one had been buried that day in the yard. Our whole family had been changed by one piece of chalk.4. The children drew pictures on the wooden front door in ord er to .A. improve their drawing skillsB. be praised by their moth er.C. make the door beautifulD. have fun5. Why didn’t the children come out when others were searchi ng for them?A. They were afraid of being punished.B. They wanted to make their father worry.C. They wanted to tell their parents that they were wrong.D. They wanted to stay there for the night.6. What happened while the children were hiding?A. The mother told the neighbors about it.B. The father came home early.C. The father became very angry.D. The children found it was interesting to do so.7. What can we infer from the passage?A. The father didn’t love his children.B. The father was too busy to talk with the children.C. The children weren’t afraid of their father after the incident.D. The family was afraid of the father because of his rudene ss.CHappy birthday! Do birthdays really make people happy? Of c ourse they do. Birthdays celebrate the day we were born. Bes ides, that extra candle on the cake suggests another year of g rowth and maturity—or so we hope. We all like to imagine that we’re getting wiser and not just older. Most of us enjoy seeing the miracle of grow th in others, as well. For instance, seeing our children develop and learn new things makes us feel proud. For Americans, lik e people in most cultures, growing up is a wonderful process. But growing old? That’s a different story.Growing old is not exactly pleasant for people in youth-oriented American culture. Most Americans like to look young, act young and feel young. As the old saying goes, “You’re as young as you feel.” Older people joke about how many years young they are, rather than how many years old. People in so me countries value the aged as a source of experience and wi sdom. But Americans seem to favor those that are young, or at least “young at heart”.Many older Americans find the “golden years” to be anything but golden. Economically, “senior citizens” often struggle just t o get by. Retirement at age 65 brings a sharp decrease in per sonal income. Social security benefits usually cannot make up the difference. Older people may suffer from poor nutrition, m edical care and housing. Some even experience age discrimi nation (歧视). In 1987, American sociologist Pat Moore dressed up like an older person and wandered city streets. She was often tre ated rudely—even cheated and robbed. However, dressed as a young pers on, she received much more respect.Unfortunately, the elderly population in America is increasing f ast. Why? People are living together. Fewer babies are being born. And middle-aged “baby boomers” are rapidly entering the groups of the el derly. America may soon be a place where wrinkles (皱纹) are “in”. Marketing experts are already noticing this group of consumers (消费者).8. The main ideaof the third paragraph is________.A. the golden years can make the old earn lots of moneyB. many old people in America are leading a hard lifeC. the old in America have to retire at the age of 65D. American social security benefits are not good9. From the last paragraph we know that the underlined word “in” can be replaced by________.A. seriousB. badC. disappearing slowlyD. growing fast10. From this passage we can know________.A. in America, growing up is not a wonderful processB. in America, growing up is as wonderful a process as gro wing oldC. in America, growing up is a wonderful process, while gro wing old is notD. in America, growing old is a wonderful process, while gro wing up is not11. What should be mentioned in the following paragraph?A. The public will change their attitudes towards old people.B. People will provide more services to the old in their com munities.C. Companies will soon produce more goods for old Americ ans.D. The government will pass laws to ensure the benefits of t he people.DNothing is more tiresome than being stuck in a boring class. E very second takes ages to tick by. A recent survey of America n kids revealed that 91 percent experience boredom. In fact, a dolescence is considered a peak period for the problem. One study showed that roughly one in three teenagers was bored at school.Peter Stromberg, professor at the University of Tulsa says, “O ur brains adapt really quickly to certain levels of stimulation(刺激). We get used to the media providing levels of highly emoti onal stimulation, and when we’re not getting them we feel bor ed. As our society develops various ways of keeping us entert ained, we may discover that rather than getting rid of boredo m, we’re increasing it.” Luckily, new research is implying a wa y that we can battle the trend.Professor John D. Eastwood of the University of York develop ed a new theory of boredom, which links it to the brain’s attent ion system—the part of the brain that we use to focus. Anything the attenti on system in your brain locks onto will be automatically sucke d up into your conscious awareness—it might be a bird outside the window, the pleasant smell of lunch, or even someone sleeping in the back of the class.The problem is that your attention system doesn’t like being to ld what to do. It wants to focus on stuff that you find fun and in teresting. For the parts of school that you enjoy, this isn’t a pr oblem. But for those classes that don’t interest you, or present too much or too little challenge, the story is very different. In t hose situations, you’re going to have to spend a lot of effort c onstantly redirecting your attention system to focus on things i t would rather ignore. And the effort is going to wear you out. Eastwood describes it as “wanting, but being unable, to be inv olved in a satisfying activity.”It’s like a block in the system. An d it’s the awareness of that block combined with a sense that t he environment is to blame that leads to feelings of boredom. When we’re bored we blame the world around us, but Eastwo od’s theory challenges this assumption: Boredom doesn’t exis t out there; it exists inside your brain. What that means is—hard as it may be to hear—boring lessons aren’t only the fault of your teacher or the subj ect, they’re your fault, too.12. According to Peter Stromberg, ________.A. teenagers are victims of boredomB. our brains demand much stimulationC. we’ve grown dependent on media for funD. the way we have fun makes us become bored13. According to Paragraph 4, the attention system ________.A. doesn’t like challengesB. enjoys interesting thingsC. does what you want it to doD. can make our efforts fruitle ss14. What might the author suggest about a boring class?A. Focusing more attention on it.B. Changing the way we look at it.C. Employing various teaching methods.D. Challenging the disturbing environment.15. What might be the best title for the passage?A. Escape Your BoredomB. Battle Your AttentionC. Fun or Boredom?D. Who Is to Blame?第二节（共5小题；每小题2分，满分10分）根据短文内容，从短文后的七个选项中选出能填入空白处的最佳选项。

潮南实验学校高中部2017—2018学年度上学期期中考试高二英语试题第I卷第二部分阅读理解（共20小题；每小题2分,满分40分）第一节(共15小题;每小题2分，满分30分）阅读下列短文，从每题所给的四个选项（A.B。

C和D)中，选出最佳选项，并在答题卡上将该项涂黑。

AOPENINGS AND PREVIEWSAntlia PneumaticaIn a new play by Anne Washburn，directed by Ken Rus Schmoll，a group of estranged friends gather at a Texas farm house to bury one of their peers. （Peter Jay Sharp，416 W. 42nd St。

212-279-4200. In previews。

）Bright StarSteve Martin and Edie Brickell wrote this bluegrass-and—Americana musical, in which a magazine editor meets a soldier returning from the Second World War。

Walter Bobbie directs. (Cort, 138 W. 48th St. 212—239—6200。

In previews。

)The CrucibleIvo van Hove directs Arthur Miller’s classic dram a about the Salem witch trials，starring Saoirse Ronan, Ben Whishaw, Ciaran Hinds, and Sophie Okonedo. (Walter Kerr, 219 W. 48th St. 212-239-6200. In previews。

广东省汕头市2017~2018学年度普通高中毕业班教学质量监测试题英语本试卷8页，满分120分。

考试用时120分。

注意事项：1．答题前，考生务必将自己的姓名、考生号、考场号和座位号填写在答题卡上。

因笔试不考听力，选择题从第二部分的“阅读理解”开始，试题序号从“21”开始。

2．作答选择题时，选出每小题答案后，用2B铅笔把答题卡上对应题目选项的答案信息点涂黑；如需要改动，用橡皮擦干净后，再选涂其它答案。

答案不能答在试卷上。

3．非选择题必须用黑色字迹的钢笔或签字笔作答，答案必须写在答题卡各题目指定区域内相应位置上；如需改动，先划掉原来的答案，然后再写上新的答案；不准使用铅笔和涂改液。

不按以上要求作答无效。

4．考生必须保证答题卡的整洁。

考试结束后，将试卷和答题卡一并交回。

第二部分阅读理解(共两节，满分40分)第一节(共15小题；每小题2分，满分30分)阅读下列短文，从每题所给的A、B、C和D四个选项中，选出最佳选项。

AIf you’re on the hunt for something new and interesting to read, you have plenty of places to go. Thisweek, we’re looking at four of the best book recommendation sites, services, or groups, based on your nominations(提名).GoodReadsGoodReads is more than just a book recommendation site, although it excels at helping you find newbooks to read based on the ones you enjoy. You can build a virtual “shelf” of books you own read, share your progress with the books you’re currently reading, rate the books you’ve and connect with other readers.BookBubWhile BookBub isn’t strictly a book recommendation service, it does bring you super-low-cost booksbased on your interests every day. The service is free, and when you sign up, you tell BookBub what kindsof books you like to read. From there, you’ll get an email from BookBub every day with book deals for thaouple ofday. When we say “deal,” we mean it—many of BookBub’s titles are free entirely, $0.99, or just a c bucks.LibraryThingLibraryThing has been around for a long time and is still a great user-powered book ratings, review,a lot like theand recommendation site. The service calls itself the world’slargest book club, and that’soverall feel. Once you sign up, you’ll be encouraged to start adding books you’ve read and leave r·1·。

上学期高二英语11月月考试题07第Ⅰ卷（选择题，共 105分）第一部分：听力（共两节，每题1．5分，共30分）第一节（共5小题;每小题1．5分。

满分7．5分）听下面5段对话。

从题中所给的A、B、C三个选项中选出最佳选项。

1. What does the man like about the play?A. The actor.B. The ending.C. The story.2. Which place are the speakers trying to find?A. A bankB. A hotelC. A restaurant.3. At what time will the two speakers meet?A. 5:20B. 5:40C. 5:104. What will the man do?A. Change the plan.B. Sort things out.C. Wait for a phone call.5. What does the woman want to do?A. Offer the man some help.B. See a film with the man.C. Listen to some great music.第二节（共15小题；每小题1.5分，满分22.5分）听第6段材料，回答第6、7题。

6. Where is Ban?A. In the park.B. At school.C. In the kitchen.7. What will the children do in the afternoon?A. Help set the table.B. Do their homework.C. Have a party. 听第7段材料，回答第8、9题。

8. What are the speakers talking about?A. A business trip.B. A family holiday.C. A travel plan.9. Where did Rachel go?A. ChinaB. ItalyC. Spain听第8段材料，回答第10至12题。

2017-2018学年高二英语上学期期中试题考试时间：120分钟注意：本试卷包含Ⅰ、Ⅱ两卷。

第Ⅰ卷为选择题，所有答案必须用2B铅笔涂在答题卡中相应的位置。

第Ⅱ卷为非选择题，所有答案必须填在答题卷的相应位置。

答案写在试卷上均无效，不予记分。

第I卷一、听力(本大题共20小题，共30分)第一节(共5小题, 每小题1.5分, 满分7.5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10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. Who is the lawyer?A. The manB. The womanC. The woman's frien d2. Which sport does the man like best?A. SwimmingB. TennisC. Football3. What is the man going to do?A. Ask for help.B. Make a complaint.C. Check t he machine.4. What is the time now?A. 7:30 pmB. 7:00 pmC. 6:30 pm5. What are the two speakers mainly talking about？A. The new schoolB. Making puddingC. The ne w school restaurant第二节：（共15小题，每小题1.5分，满分22.5分）听下面5段对话或独白。

每段对话或独白后有几个小题，从题中所有的A、B、C三个选项中选出最佳选项，并标在相应位置。

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，各小题将给出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、7题。

2018 届高二第一学期期中考试英语本试卷分选择题和非选择题两部分。

满分120 分（最后成绩按总分试用时 120 分钟。

注意事项：1.答题前,考生务势必自己的姓名、考号用铅笔涂写在答题卡上。

135 分进行折算），考2.每题选出答案后, 用铅笔把答题卡上对应题目的答案标号涂黑。

如需变动, 用橡皮擦洁净后, 再选涂其余答案标号。

3.二卷试题用黑色中性笔作答。

第 I 卷第一部分阅读理解（共两节，满分40 分）第一节（共 12 小题；每题 2 分，满分24 分）阅读以下短文，从每题所给的四个选项（A、 B、 C和 D）中，选出最正确选项，并在答题卡大将该项涂黑。

ACollege is not just about studying, writing essays and burning the midnight oilin the library.Making friends and enjoying yourself is also necessary forParties are social events for students to gather and chat with each other.Now let's follow a foreign friend to see what parties in the US are like. Getsome inspiration to have fun with your friends in your new life.Drinking and music College parties in the US are always lacking in creativitythe courses.and full of wine and music. The basic form rarely changes—drink until you cannot anymore and play loud music at an earth-shaking volume. There is plenty of beerinvolved, and some mixed cocktails.Creativity in dress The creativity comes in how parties are dressed up. Parties often have a specific theme, like a 90s party or a sports party. At a 90s party,guests might show up dressed like once-famous celebrities. At a sports party, guests mightwear their favorite team's uniforms.Held in apartments The party is usually held in the apartment of a particularoutgoing friend. Everyone will be invited, which means strangers will wander in andout of the apartment where you can get to know and make some new friends.Ugly sweater party On holidays, parties frequently take on a proper theme. A popular theme around Christmas is the ugly sweater party. The goal is to wear the ugliestsweater you can find, creating an atmosphere of fun.Whatever the occasion is, there will be no shortage of booze. If you are smartenough, you won't have so much as to lose your consciousness. Parties are always better when you can remember them the next day.1. This passage introduces .A. what to wear at the US college partiesB. how much to drink at the UScollege partiesC. how to make friends at the US collegesD. parties of the US colleges2. The passage is probably written for in colleges.A. the freshmenB. the party loversC. the graduatesD. the excellent students3. The author attaches importance to at the parties in colleges.A. creativity arising from inspirationB. drinking to your heart's contentC. communication combined with funD. dressing in a fancy style4. What does the underlined word "booze" in the last paragraph mean?A. Juice.B. Alcohol.C. Food.D. Music.BAt times my momhas been uncomfortable seeing these qualities in me. For example, when I was 12, I went to Puerto Rico all by myself to stay with my grandmother forthe summer. My mom was extremely nervous about it. She kept telling me how thingswere different in Puerto Rico, to always put on sunscreen, not to wander away frommy grandmother, and other warnings. She helped me pack and did not leave the airportuntil she saw my plane take off.But despite her worries, she let me go on my own. As I moved into my teens, shecontinued to give me space to grow and learn even when it might have been difficultfor her. WhenI reached my senior year, I decided to move away for college.Once again I found that I differed from my peers:while many of them wanted to stay close to home,I couldn't wait to be out in the world on my own. While my mommay not have been happy at the thought of me going away, she was supportive and excited for me.One big thing I realized during my senior year,as my momgranted me more freedom, was that she actually believes in me and trusts me. That means a lot. Most of my life, and especially when I was little,the main person I tried to impress in my schoolwork or other things was my mother. I knew she expected nothing but the best from me.Sometimes it was hard to live up to her standards; getting a single B on my reportcard would make me feel bad because I knew she wanted me to have all A’s.I know that her high standards have helped me stay focused on what's important,like education, and made me who I am. I am thankful for her support and involvementin my life. Most of all I respect her.She is the strongest woman I know and that'swhy I have turned out so strong and independent.5.When the author decided to go to Puerto Rico, his mother.A. wanted to go with himB. worried about his safetyC. didn’ t allow him to goD. asked his grandmother for advice6.The author decided to move away for college to.A. be different from his peersB. keep away from his motherC. be independent in outside worldD. make his mother unhappy7.We can learn from the third paragraph that the author’ s mother.A. had a high expectation from himB. was too strict with himC. used to expect nothing from himD. cared little about his learning8.In the passage, the author mainly wants to tell us.A. his long way to becoming independentB. his good relationship with hismotherC. his mother ’s deep love for himD.the importance of a mother ’s trust and supportCSay you're in the supermarket parking lot ，holding your baby ， bags of goods ，and trying to open your car. A stranger walks up and says ，“Here ， let me hold your baby. Should you let him?According to a new New York University study ， knowing whether or not to trust someone is so important that we can tell whether a face is trustworthy before we evenconsciously know it's there. The researchers knew from previous studies that peopleare fairly similar when it comes to how they judge a face's trustworthiness. Theywanted to find out whether that would be true if people only saw a face for a quickmoment— an amount of time so short that it would prevent making a conscious judgment.To carry out their study，the researchers monitored the amygdala ( 扁桃腺构造) of 37 volunteers while showing them 300 faces for 33 milliseconds each. Those faceshad already been tested with a different set of 10 subjects ， who saw them for much longer. In those earlier tests ， people agreed about whether to trust each face. Inthis new study ， fascinatingly ， different parts of the amygdala lit up when a subject saw an untrustworthy face and a trustworthy one — and it lit up more when the facein question was suspicious ( 可疑的)．“ Faces that appear likely to cause harm are suddenly tracked by the amygdalaso it could then quickly change other brain processes and make fast responses to，people — approach or avoid ，”talents for making instant judgments says Jon Freeman ，the study's senior author.could either come from birth or be“Ourlearned fromthe social environment.”So should you trust the guy in the parking lot? Your brain already knows.9． What is Paragraph 1 used to?A．To summarize the whole passage. B ． To make the passage more interesting.C．To introduce the topic of the passage. D ． To warn people to guard against strangers.10． The amygdala lit up more clearly when people ________ ．A．came across a neutral face mask B ．saw an untrustworthy faceC．met a reliable person D ． saw a familiar face11． What can we infer from Freeman's words?A．Brain processes cannot be changed. B．The amygdala tracks only faces of bad men.C．The amygdala decides the accuracy of judgments.D．The ability of making fast judgments can be acquired.12． What would be the best title for the passage?A．Is facial trustworthiness reliable?B．You can judge a person even without being aware of itC．Your brain decides whether to trust people in millisecondsD．Can the amygdala reveal how people make automatic judgments?第二节（共5小题，每题 2 分，满分10 分）依据短文内容，从短文后的选项中选出能填入空白处的最正确选项。

广东省汕头市高二英语上册期中达标测试试题班级：________________ 学号：________________ 姓名：______________一、听力题（每题3分）Question 1:What time does the train to Beijing leave?A. At 8:00 am.B. At 9:30 am.C. At 10:00 am.Answer: A. At 8:00 am.Question 2:Where is the woman planning to go for her vacation?A. The beach.B. The mountains.C. The city.Answer: B. The mountains.Question 3:How many books does the speaker need to borrow from the library?A. Two.B. Three.Answer: C. Four.Question 4:What’s the man’s favorite subject in school?A. Math.B. Science.C. History.Answer: A. Math.Question 5:What is the weather like tomorrow according to the forecast?A. Sunny.B. Rainy.C. Windy.Answer: B. Rainy.This completes the “Listening Comprehension” section with 5 questions and their corresponding answers. Each question is worth 3 points, totaling 15 points for the section.二、单选题（每题3分）1.Question 1:•The teacher advised us to______more books to improve our reading skills.A. readC. readsD. to read•Answer: A2.Question 2:•I______to the cinema with my friends last weekend, but it rained heavily.A. wentB. am goingC. was goingD. have gone•Answer: C3.Question 3:•The book,______by Mo Yan, has been translated into many languages.A. writtenB. writingC. to writeD. write•Answer: A4.Question 4:•It’s important for us students______exercise every day.A. to doB. doingC. doD. did•Answer: A5.Question 5:•If I______you, I would take a walk after dinner.A. amB. wereC. wasD. be•Answer: B三、多选题（每题4分）Question 1:Which of the following best describes the importance of perseverance in achievingsuccess?A. “Success is the result of perfection, hard work, learning from failure,loyalty, and persistence.”B. “Chance favors the prepared mind.”C. “Talent is cheaper than table salt. What separates the talentedindividual from the successful one is a lot of hard work.”D. “Success is not final, failure is not fatal: It is the courage to continuethat counts.”Answer: AQuestion 2:Identify the lite rary device used in the sentence: “The night sky was a canvas painted with a million stars, each twinkling like a distant dream.”A. MetaphorB. SimileC. PersonificationD. HyperboleAnswer: BQuestion 3:Which of the following is NOT a characteristic of the Renaissance period in Europe?A. Emphasis on humanism and individualismB. Revival of classical learning and artC. Suppression of scientific inquiry and explorationD. Increased trade and economic growthAnswer: CQuestion 4:The verb form that correc tly completes the sentence “She____to the store every Saturday afternoon.” is:A. goesB. goC. wentD. will goAnswer: AQuestion 5:Which of the following is a characteristic of a balanced diet?A. Consuming large amounts of processed foods and sugary drinksB. Eating a variety of fruits, vegetables, whole grains, and lean proteinsC. Avoiding all carbohydrates and focusing solely on protein intakeD. Eating only when hungry and ignoring nutritional requirementsAnswer: B四、阅读理解（每题4分）Section IV: Reading ComprehensionPassage 1: The Power of ReadingReading is a powerful tool that opens up new worlds, enriches our minds, and shapes our perspectives. In today’s fast-paced society, where technology often dominates our attention, it’s essential to make time for books. Research has consistently shown that reading regularly can improve cognitive abilities, empathy, and even reduce stresslevels.In the small city of Weihai, Shandong Province, China, a high school senior named LiMing has made reading a daily habit. Despite the pressures of preparing for collegeentrance exams, he finds solace in the pages of novels, biographies, and even scientific journals. “Reading takes me to places I’ve never been,” says Li Ming, “and it helps me understand life better.”Questions:1.What is the main idea of the passage? (4 points)•Answer: The importance and benefits of reading in today’s society, exemplified by a high school student in Weihai, Shandong.2.Why does Li Ming find reading important despite his busy schedule? (4 points)•Answer: Li Ming finds reading important because it takes him to new places and helps him understand life better, providing a mental escape and enrichment amidst his studies.3.What does research indicate about the regular practice of reading? (4 points)•Answer: Research indicates that reading regularly can improve cognitive abilities, empathy, and reduce stress levels.4.Where is Li Ming from, and what year of school is he in? (4 points)•Answer: Li Ming is from Weihai, Shandong Province, China, and he is a high school senior.5.How does Li Ming describe the impact of reading on his life? (4 points)•Answer: Li Ming describes reading as taking him to places he’s never been and helping him understand life better, emphasizing its transformative and enriching effect.This reading comprehension section aims to assess students’ understanding of the main idea, details, and implications of a given text, aligned with the typical structure and content of exams in high school English courses.五、作文（30分）Title: My Vision for the FutureInstructions:Write an essay of about 120-150 words on the topic “My Vision for the Future.” In your essay, describe your aspirations for the future, including personal goals, careeraspirations, and how you envision contributing positively to society. Use specificexamples and details to support your ideas.Example Essay:My Vision for the FutureAs I stand on the threshold of adulthood, my vision for the future is painted with hues of ambition, optimism, and a profound sense of purpose. It’s a canvas where dreams intertwine with reality, outlining a path that I am eager to embark upon.My personal goals revolve around continuous learning and self-improvement.I aspire to become a lifelong learner, embracing every opportunity tobroaden my horizons. From mastering a new language to delving into the depths of scientific research, I envision myself engaged in activities that challenge and enrich me intellectually. I am particularly fascinated by the field of renewable energy, where I dream of contributing innovativesolutions to mitigate climate change.Professionally, I aspire to be an environmental engineer, leveraging technology to create a greener, more sustainable world. I envision designingand implementing eco-friendly systems that reduce our carbon footprint and promote circular economy practices. Whether it’s developing more efficient solar panels or optimizing waste management systems, I am driven by the desire to leave a positive impact on the planet.Beyond my personal and professional aspirations, I am deeply committed to giving back to society. I envision myself actively participating in community service projects, empowering marginalized groups, and advocating for environmental conservation. I believe that true success lies not just in personal achievements but also in the ability to uplift others and make the world a better place.My vision for the future is a harmonious blend of personal fulfillment, professional excellence, and societal responsibility. It’s a journe y that I am eager to embark upon, armed with determination, passion, and a belief that together, we can shape a brighter, more sustainable future for all.。

汕头市高二第一学期期中英语科试卷本试卷分选择题和非选择题两部分，满分 第一卷 选择题部分 （ 满分 80 分） 第一部分英语知识运用（共两节，满分 第一节 单项填空 （ 共 10 小题；每小题 从 A 、 B 、C 、D 四个选项中，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。

1. The students were completely ______by the story he made up because they aretoo young and have no social experience.A ． taken upB ． taken inC ． taken offD ． taken out2. _____________________________________________________________________________ When I was in hospital ，my mother made apromise that she would take me to Qingdao___________________________________I was wellenough to travel ， which _______ myrecovery.A ． shortly; devotes toC ． immediate; linked to3. It is demanded that the manB ． at once; stick to D ． directly; contributed to to blame for the traffic accident A ． referring to notB ． referring to as notC ． referred to not beD ． referred to not being4. _____________________________ — I can't help but feel very about the matter. Linda, my dear, tell methe truth.— Oh ， Mum ， there is nothing between Tom and me.A. enthusiastic B ． sceptical C ．eager5. — Is Professor Smith ____ this afternoon?— Sorry, he might be ____ with work the whole afternoon.A. convenient; busyB. possible; busyC. busy; free6. ____ confidence resulted in his failure in the interview.B. Lack forC. Lacking of7. The president stated that his country would not ______ anybody whoraised a hand against their Allies.A ． tolerateB ． opposeC ．approveD ． accuse8. Only after ______ carrying out the plan, _______ .A. she assisted me on; I was able to complete the taskB. she assisted me in; was I able to complete the taskC. she helped me on; was I able to complete the taskD. did she help me in; I was able to complete the task9. You can say you have made it ___ when you can ______ what you have learned _____ practice.A. yours; apply; toB. yourself; put; to135 分，考试用时 40 分）1 分，满分 10分 ）120 分钟。