白泉高级中学2019学年第一学期高二期中一考试 英语试卷
卷面总分：120分 考试时间：120分钟
出卷人：顾晶晶
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。每段对话仅读一遍。
1. What will the speakers do together next?
A. Celebrate a birthday. |
B. Study for an exam. |
C. Get something to eat. |
2. Where did the man live as a child?
A. In Argentina. |
B. In Columbia. |
C. In Chile. |
3. Why is the woman upset?
A. The flower shop is closed. |
B. Her delivery hasn’t been ready in time. |
C. She received the wrong delivery. |
4. How much tax should the man pay per night?
5. What is the man doing now?
A. Exchanging phone numbers with his classmate. |
B. Asking about the homework. |
C. Borrowing a pen. |
第二节 （共 15 小题；每小题 1 分，满分 15 分）
听下面5段对话或独白。每段对话或独白后有几个小题，从题中所给的A、B、C三个选项中选出最佳选项。每段对话或独白读两遍。
听第6段材料，回答第6、7题。
6. Who is the woman?
A. A customer. |
B. A newspaper journalist. |
C. A bookstore clerk（职员）. |
7. What is the man unclear about?
A. The location of the store. |
B. The name of the book. |
C. The article in today’s newspaper. |
听第7段材料，回答第8至10题。
8. Why does the woman want to go outside?
A. She doesn’t feel well.
B. She wants to see the view.
C. She wants to take a walk by the ocean.
9. What does the man offer the woman?
A. A jacket. |
B. A camera. |
C. Something to drink. |
10. When does the conversation probably take place?
A. In the morning. |
B. In the late afternoon. |
C. In the early afternoon. |
听第8段材料，回答第11至13题。
11. What does the woman want to teach?
A. Science. |
B. Art history. |
C. Math. |
12. What is the probable relationship between the speakers?
A. Workmates. |
B. New friends. |
C. Teacher and student. |
13. What does the man imply in the end?
A. He longs to begin his social life.
B. He’s going to miss school.
C. He’s afraid to graduate.
听第9段材料，回答第14至16题。
14. How does the man feel about living in New York?
A. He doesn’t want to be there for long.
B. He’s eager to stay there his whole life.
C. He’s confused about the recycling rules.
15. Why are there three trash cans in New York?
A. They are intended for different kinds of trash.
B. They are used by different cleaners.
C. They help people throw away their trash quicker.
16. What can we learn about the man’s hometown?
A. There were no cleaners at all.
B. Local people separated rubbish themselves.
C. One trash can for each house was enough.
听第10段材料，回答第17至20题。
17. What did Milton do?
A. He caught a thief. B. He travelled across the country. C. He went to a theme park.
18. What happened on Monday?
A. Some cars were stolen.
B. A roller coaster stopped working.
C. The Johnson family moved to New York.
19. Where is Six Flags located?
A. In New York. |
B. In Orange County. |
C. In Union City. |
20. What will viewers see after the news report?
A. An interview. |
B. Commercial ads. |
C. A weather report. |
第二部分：阅读理解（共两节；满分35分）
第一节：阅读下面短文，选出最佳选项。(每小题2.5分，满分25分)
A
Ten years ago I used to be very fit. I rode a bike to work and I got a lot of exercise at weekends. I used to play tennis a lot and go for long walks. In those days I didn’t earn very much. I had a job in an office. It wasn't a very good job but I had a lot of time to do the things I enjoyed doing.
Then, about eight years ago, I got a much better job. The pay was better, but the hours were a lot longer. I bought a car and drove to work every day. I began to take people out to lunch. And I began to put on weight, too. I stopped playing tennis and going for long walks at weekends because I just didn't have any time for things like that any more.
There's a lot of stress in my occupation. Perhaps that's why I started drinking more than I used to. For example, I used to have only half a glass of whisky when I got home, but then I started filling my glass to the top, and instead of having one glass, I would have several. I started smoking a lot, too. I never used to smoke at all.
Two months ago I had a heart attack. The doctor advised me to stop smoking and to eat less. He also advised me to work less and get more exercise. But I just haven't any time! My job takes everything out of me!
Sometimes I wonder if I should get another job. Perhaps I could do something like I used to do. But if I do that, I won't earn as much salary as before. I have a family to support. I just don't know what I should do. What do you think?
21. Compared with ten years ago, what is worse for the author now?
A. His occupation B. His pay C. His means of transport D. His health.
22. According to the passage, when the author got the better job, which of the following is NOT true?
A. He got higher salary. B. His working hours weren't long.
C. He found it very stressful. D. He had little free time at weekends.
23. After the author had a heart attack, the doctor advised him _____.
A. not to work any longer B. to take a long vacation abroad
C. to stop smoking and take exercise D. not to eat out any more
24. What can we learn about the author?
A. The author is not sure what he should do now. B. The author has taken the doctor's advice.
C. The author has got another new job. D. The author feels much better now.
B
There is one language that is used in every country in the world. The people who use it are young and old, short and tall, thin and fat. It is everybody's second language. It is easy to understand, although you can't hear it. It is sign language.
When you wave to a friend who is across the street, you are using sign language. When you smile at someone, you are saying, “I want to be friendly”, but you are not using speech. You are using sign language. When you raise your hand in class, you are saying, “Please ask me. I think I know the correct answer.”
Babies who can't talk can point at things. They are using sign language. A policeman who wants to stop traffic holds up his hands. He is using sign language.
Many years ago, a French priest, Charles Michel de Epee, became interested in education for deaf people. He invented a finger alphabet (字母表). It is still in use. People can make the sign for letters and spell words with their hands, and deaf people can read and understand them. Soon there were schools for the deaf in many countries. The only university for the deaf is Gallaudet College in Washington, D.C.
Today, in the United States, there are special TV news programs for deaf people. The newsreader tells the news in sign language. At the same time, the words appear on the TV screen.
The actors in the Theatre of Deaf don't spell every word. Sometimes they use hand signs. When they put two hands together, it means sandwich. They can make a roof with their hands when they want to show a house. One finger in front of an actor's mouth can mean quiet. You can talk to people who are behind windows that are closed. And when you go swimming with your friends, you can have conversations under water.
How many hand signs do you use every day?
25. Which of the following about sign language is TRUE?
A. It is a special language used in a few countries in the world.
B. It is a way to express one's ideas without words.
C. It is only used by the deaf. D. It can be heard.
26. If you want to express the idea that “I am very friendly” to someone, you will ______.
A. raise your hand B. put one hand onto the other
C. smile to the person D. make a roof with your hands
27. The passage is mainly about ______.
A. an introduction to sign language B. the importance of sign language
C. a famous priest in France D. how to use sign language
C
The British summer is extremely beautiful. Trees, flowers, birds and butterflies make the whole country look like a big garden. However, many British people have noticed that butterflies have been gradually disappearing from this picturesque scenery during the past several years. What has happened to them?
Butterfly Conservation, a charity in the UK, is running a survey to help answer this question. The result is more serious than people expected. According to the survey, among 59 butterfly species found in the British Isles, more than three-quarters of them are suffering a declining population, including the most popular Meadow Brown. Moreover, half of all butterfly species are dying out.
Some common species such as the small Tortoiseshell butterfly and the Wall butterfly are dropping sharply. The latter cannot even be seen in many parts of central and southern England. And the Blue butterfly, which was commonly seen in the south, has started settling in Edinburgh in the past few years.
The numbers of butterflies have dropped to a record low in the past three years largely because the summer in the UK is getting cooler and their living conditions are also degrading.
Fortunately Britain is experiencing a long hot summer this year compared to the last few summers. Conservationists believe the warm weather will bring some benefit to the butterflies.
Sir David Attenborough, president of Butterfly Conservation, said, “Butterflies in abundance tell us that all is well with nature. When they decline it's a warning that other wildlife will be soon heading the same way.”
The survey is still going on. The public is also encouraged to keep track of the UK's butterfly population. The organizers hope the survey will help raise public awareness of the value of butterflies in the UK. Butterflies give an indication of the well-being of nature and the environment.
28.The survey conducted by Butterfly Conservation has found that ___________.
A. the UK butterflies enjoy a cool climate |
B. the UK butterflies prefer settling in the north |
C. the number of the UK butterflies is decreasing |
D. butterflies make the British summer more attractive |
29. How does the writer support the findings of the survey in Paragraph 3?
A. By listing examples. |
B. By providing data. |
C. By giving explanations. |
D. By making comments. |
30. What does the underlined word “degrading” in Paragraph 5 probably mean?
A. Turning better. |
B. Getting worse. |
C. Keeping stable. |
D. Becoming different. |
第二节（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最佳选项。选项中有两项为多余选项。
Moving into a new home in a new neighborhood is an exciting experience. Of course, you want to make sure that you become an accepted and valuable part of your new neighborhood. The easiest way to accomplish(实现) this is to make sure you should do what a good neighbor should. __31__
Perhaps one of the most important things you can do as a good neighbor is to keep your house neat, clean, and in good repair. __32__ By choosing to keep the outside of the home in great shape, you will help to improve the look and feel of the area.
Second, care about the appearance of neighborhood seriously. When going for a walk, take along a small garbage bag. __33__ This small act will let your neighbors know that you care the area.
__34__ If a neighbor is going to be out of the town, offer to collect mail and newspapers. If a neighbor suffers an illness, offer to do the grocery shopping. Let them know that you are there to help in any way that is acceptable, while still respecting the privacy of your neighbor.
__35__By following the basic rules of respecting others, taking care of what belongs to you, and taking pride in the appearance of the neighborhood in general, you will quickly become a good neighbor that everyone appreciates.
A. In general, keep an eye on their property(财产) while they are gone.
B. A good neighbor is also one who likes to help out in small ways.
C. Being a good neighbor is more or less about considerate behavior.
D. Sometimes neighbors may go to the supermarket together to do shopping.
E. Should you come across waste paper thrown out of a passing car, pick it up.
F. People tend to take pride in keeping everything in their street fresh and inviting.
G. Here are a few tips to help you win over everyone in the neighborhood quickly.
第三部分 语言运用
第一节 完形填空（共20小题：每小题1.5分，满分30分）
It was the first time in four years that my daughter Kate had been able to have a face-to-face chat with her Chinese grandfather through WeChat. Her grandfather 36 showed us his apples. Kate eagerly asked when she could eat them. Since her birth, we can't 37 time to take her back to China. Year after year, her grandfather would save us a box of the 38 apples just in case we visited. They were kept in the cold store __39___ and they must have been sweet. I vividly remember my first 40 of an apple picked straight from the tree.
A few weeks after the 41 with Kate, when new blossoms (花) began to appear on the trees, an idea 42 Kate’s grandfather. If we couldn’t take our 43 back this year, he would take the apples to us. He 44 the ladder (梯子), carefully examining blossoms. Those that 45 his examination were picked off the trees. When the blossoms 46 small apples, he covered each apple with a special 47 of three layers(层), which would 48 the young apples from brown spots and also help them 49 an even coloring. Several weeks passed and the apples were almost ready. He spent days 50 the outer layers of the bags. The inner red layers remained. If they were removed too early, the fruits would be damaged by the sunlight. Once they adapted to the 51, he removed the final layers.
From his 52 , he still kept one box of his finest apples but this time he was 53 to deliver them himself. 54 for his passport and visa approved(批准), he carefully 55 his 2-kilogram bag of best apples and headed for Scotland.
36. A. carefully B. proudly C. secretly D. briefly
37. A. devote B. cost C. support D. spare
38. A. biggest B. smallest C. ripest D. finest
39. A. waiting B. expecting C. growing D. working
40. A. touch B. sight C. bite D. struggle
41. A. interview B. discussion C. chat D. export
42. A. amused B. hit C. slide D. focus
43. A. father B. mother C. son D. daughter
44. A. climbed B. designed C. intended D. fixed
45. A. escaped B. passed C. failed D. lost
46. A. burst into B. picked out C. grew into D. badly off
47. A. paper B. bag C. sheet D. package
48. A. protect B. discourage C. hide D. cover
49. A. win B. achieve C. convince D. expand
50. A. sticking B. applying C. referring D. removing
51. A. sun B. weather C. climate D. air
52. A. tree B. harvest C. experiment D. product
53. A. equip B. advised C. commented D. determined
54. A. nutrition B. minerals C. Applications D. decades
55. A. packed B. filled C. emptied D. delivered
第二节 语法填空（共10个小题：每小题1分，满分10分）
阅读下面材料，在空白处填入适当的内容(1个单词)或括号内单词的正确形式。
As the saying goes, “Confidence in 56 (you) is the first step on the road 57 success.” Confidence plays an important role in our study. With confidence, we can plan our own study. With confidence, we can ask 58 we don’t know without feeling 59 (embarrass). With confidence, we can be open-minded all the time.
We may gain self-confidence in many ways. Making friends or 60 (exchange) ideas with classmates may be of help. Besides, taking 61 active part in all kinds of activities and 62 (compete) requires not only great courage and skill but also self-confidence. We need to have confidence.
63 , “confidence is a plant of slow growth”. For me, I prefer to offer help to others. This is a chance 64 (understand) others as well as to test what I suppose I know. In our study, we must learn to share, which in turn helps us learn to learn, and 65 (hope), self-confidence is the key!
第三节 单词拼写（共10小题：每小题1分，满分10分）
根据汉语或首字母提示，写出下列语句中所缺单词
1. If you want to make a great _________(成就)，you should devote almost all your life.
2. It was very c_______ of your daughter to turn off the TV when we talked about our work.
3. As a g
rowing number of rare animals die out, there are many strong a___ against hunting.
4. When there was not enough food to eat，many people died of h_________
5. They raised their daily _________ (产量) from 300 tons to more than 500 tons.
6. The soldiers were well e________ with weapons (武器) and ready to start.
7. The play was so h that the audience laughed all the way through it.
8. They are w_________ to each other for fear that they would wake the sleeping child up.
9. He is a f as an artist, but a success as an art teacher.
10. He had o the difficulties with his English before he went abroad.
第四部分 写作：读后续写（满分15分）
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。
On a bright, warm July afternoon, Mac Hollan, a primary school teacher, was cycling from his home to Alaska with his friends. One of his friends had stopped to make a bicycle repair, but they had encouraged Mac to carry on, and they would catch up with him soon. As Mac pedaled (骑行) along alone, he thought fondly of his wife and two young daughters at home. He hoped to show them this beautiful place someday.
Then Mac heard quick and loud breathing behind him. “Man, that’s a big dog!” he thought. But when he looked to the side, he saw instantly（立刻）that it wasn’t a dog at all, but a wolf, quickly catching up with him.
Mac’s heart jumped. He found out his can of bear spray（喷雾）. With one hand on the bars, he fired the spray at the wolf. A bright red cloud enveloped the animal, and to Mac’s relief, it fell back, shaking its head. But a minute later, it was by his side again. Then it attacked the back of Mac’s bike, tearing（撕裂）open his tent bag. He fired at the wolf a second time, and again, it fell back only to quickly restart the chase（追赶）.
Mac was pedaling hard now. He waved and yelled at passing cars but was careful not to slow down. He was a steep（陡峭的）uphill climb before him. He knew that once he hit the hill, he’d be easy caught up and the wolf’s teeth would be tearing into his flesh.
At this moment, Paul and Becky were driving their car on their way to Alaska. They didn’t think much of it when they saw two cyclists repairing their bike on the side of the road. A bit later, they spotted what they, too, assumed was a dog running alongside a man on a bike. As they got closer, they realized that the dog was a wolf. Mac heard a large vehicle behind him. He pulled in front of it as the wolf was catching up fast, just a dozen yards away now.
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
The car abruptly（突然）stopped in front of him.______________________________________
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Paragraph 2
A few minutes later, the other two cyclists arrived.___________________________________
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白泉高级中学2019学年第一学期高二期中一考试 英语试卷答卷纸
听力 阅读 完型填空 语法填空
1. 21. 36. 56. __________
2. 22. 37. 57. __________
3. 23. 38. 58. __________
4. 24. 39. 59. __________
5. 25. 40. 60. __________
6. 26. 41. 61. __________
7. 27. 42. 62. __________
8. 28. 43. 63. __________
9. 29. 44. 64. __________
10. 30. 45. 65.
11. 31. 46.
12. 32. 47.
13. 33. 48.
14. 34. 49.
15. 35. 50.
16. 51.
17. 52.
18. 53.
19. 54.
20. 55.
单词拼写
1.____________ 2. c______________ 3. a____________ 4. h_____________5. ___________
6. e__________ 7. h____________ 8. w____________ 9. f____________ 10. o_____________
第四部分 写作：读后续写
Paragraph 1
The car abruptly（突然）stopped in front of him.______________________________________
__________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________Paragraph 2
A few minutes later, the other two cyclists arrived.___________________________________
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第一部分: 听力（共20小题，每小题1.5分满分30分）
阅读21-30: DBCAB CACAB 31~35 GFEBC
完型36~45: BDDAC CBDAC 46~55: CBABD ABDCA
语法填空
56. yourself 57. to 58. whatever 59. embarrassed 60. exchanging
61. an 62. competitions 63. However 64. to understand 65. Hopefully
One possible version：Version 1:
Paragraph 1:
The car abruptly stopped in front of him. Out of the car came Paul and Becky. They immediately stopped the wolf in front of themselves to protect Mac. One man took out a metal bar from the car at once and started a fight with the wolf, and the other man joined it in no time. The wolf jumped up, and rushed towards one of them, but was beaten back. Seeing that he couldn't win, the wolf ran away down the hill.
Paragraph 2:
A few minutes later, the other two cyclists arrived. At the sight of the scene, they were aware of what had happened. .They asked whether Mac had been injured, comforted their companion and thanked Paul and Becky. It was because of their help that a disaster was avoided. Meanwhile, they expressed their great regret for Mac. This shows how mankind cares for life, cherishes friendship, and recognizes the importance of cooperation and mutual aid.
One possible version：Version 2:
Paragraph 1:
The car abruptly stopped in front of him. Mac jumped off his bicycle and dashed for the back door of the car. It was locked. He then ran around to the passenger door, but it was locked, as well, so he began to climb through the open window. When spotting this, Paul quickly unlocked the door, and the frightened man dived in, slamming the door behind him. Paul looked out the back window and saw the wolf standing over Mac’s bike as if it were a kill. Shortly after, the animal ran off.
Paragraph 2:
A few minutes later, the other two cyclists arrived .Mac emerged from the car and hugged his friends. “I thought I was going to die,” Mac cried to them. Mac retrieved（取回） his bicycle, and the three men resumed(继续）their road trip, agreeing to keep in one another’s sight line. A few miles down the road, Mac pulled over and burst into tears. “The rest of the trip was amazing, but I had to let the former emotion out.”
