2018-2019学年黑龙江齐齐哈尔第八中学高二下学期期中考试英语试题（Word版）

2018-2019学年黑龙江齐齐哈尔第八中学高二下学期期中考试英语试题（Word版）

‎2018-2019学年度下学期期中考试 高二英语试题 本试卷分第Ⅰ卷（选择题）和第Ⅱ卷 (非选择题) 两部分，共8页。满分120分，考试时间100分钟。‎ ‎ 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，从每题所给四个选项中，选出最佳选项，并在答题卡上将该项涂黑。‎ A World’s top hotels for observing stars ‎3100 Kulmhotel Gornergrat, Switzerland Sitting 3,100 meters above sea level, 3,100 Kulmhotel Gornergrat overlooks the snow-dusted, rocky peaks of the Swiss Alps. Although skiing is the most popular activity there, the Kulmhotel is a favorite with astronomers. At the top of the two stone towers, observatories are equipped with everything an astronomer might need.‎ Rates: Rooms start at CHF 140(US $ 150) per person a day.‎ Stargazing packages: Starlight dinner, CHF 90(US $ 96) per person.‎ Sanctuary Baines’ Camp, Botswana This camp has some quiet suites overlooking the Boro River on the edge of the Moremi Game Reserve. A day of walking with elephants and watching lions on a game(与狩猎有关的)drive can be followed by an open-air bath.‎ Rates: Start at US $ 675 person a day (includes meals, drinks and safaris(游猎) ‎ Ayers Rock Resort—Sails in the Desert Hotel, Australia Located in the heart of the Australian Outback ，this hotel provides a stark(鲜明的)contrast to the copper-red earth surroundings. The resort’s Astro Tour uses iPads, telescopes and binoculars to let guests wonder at the Southern Cross and re-learn the basics of the universe, such as how a star is born.‎ Rates: Rooms start at US $400.‎ Stargazing packages: Voyages Out back Sky Journeys, US $ 38 per person a day; Sounds of Silence dinner, US $ 169 per person.‎ Kasbah Hotel, Morocco At the edge of Draa valley, the Kasbah has two round observatory domes and several telescopes peak out from the fortress walls. Far from city lights, with the world-famous desert-the Sahara on the horizon, the stage is set for a black, glittering sky. Each night after dinner, an expert helps guests find their way around the viewing equipment.‎ Rates: MAD 540 (US $ 63) per person a day including breakfast and dinner.‎ Stargazing packages: Guided visit to the SaharaSky observatory, MAD 200( US $ 23)‎ ‎1. If you want to see wild animals in a game reserve, you can choose_______ .‎ A. Ayers Rock Resort B. Kasbah Hotel, Morocco C. Sanctuary Baines’ Camp D.3100 Kulmhotel Gornergrat ‎2. How much should a tourist pay if he/ she would like to stay in a hotel a day near the world-famous desert and wants to visit the observatory?‎ A. $ 86. B. $ 207. C. $ 150. D. $ 569.‎ ‎3. Which of the following is true about 3100 Kulmhotel Gornergrat?‎ A. It lies in the heart of the Australian Outback.‎ B. Tourists can have Starlight dinner for free.‎ C. Tourists can appreciate the rocky peaks of the Swiss Alps.‎ D. It provides a stark contrast to the copper-red earth surroundings.‎ B When people argue about whether coffee is good for health, they’re usually thinking of the health of the coffee drinker. Is it good for your heart? Does it increase blood pressure? Does it help you concentrate? However, coffee affects the health of the human population in other ways, too.‎ Traditionally, coffee bushes were planted under the shade of taller trees. However, more and more farmers in Latin America are deforesting the land to grow full-sun coffees. At first, this increases production because more coffee bushes can be planted if there aren’t any trees. With increased production come increased profits.‎ Unfortunately, deforesting for coffee production immediately decreases local wildlife habitat. Native birds nest and hide from predators（捕食者）in the tall trees and migrating(迁徙) birds rest there.‎ Furthermore, in the long term, the full-sun method also damages the ecosystem because more chemical fertilizers(化肥) and pesticides(杀虫剂) are needed to grow the coffee. The fertilizers and pesticides kill insects that eat coffee plant, but then the birds eat the poisoned insects and also die. The chemicals kill or sicken other animals as well, and can even enter the water that people will eventually drink.‎ Fortunately, farmers in Central and South America are beginning to grow more coffee bushes in the shade. We can support these farmers by buying coffee with such labels as “shade grown” and “bird friendly.” Sure, these varieties might cost a little more. But we’re paying for the health of the birds, the land, ourselves, and the planet. I think it’s worth it.‎ ‎4.Which opinion does the author probably agree with?‎ A. People should buy full-sun coffee.‎ B. Shade-grown coffee should be supported.‎ C. Farmers should change the places to grow coffee.‎ D. Pesticides should be forbidden in coffee planting.‎ ‎5. Compared with the traditional method, what advantage does the full-sun method have?‎ A. It can protect the ecosystem.B. It can promote people’s health.‎ C. It can provide more nests for birds.D. It can increase the production of coffee.‎ ‎6. How do farmers get more land to grow full-sun coffee?‎ A. They buy more land from other farmers.B. They move to other countries.‎ C. They cut down trees.D. They turn grassland into farmland.‎ ‎7. Which of the following can be the best title for the text?‎ A. Why plant Full- Sun coffee?‎ B. Why buy Shade-Grown coffee?‎ C. How does Shade-Grown coffee affect the health?‎ D. How does Full-Sun coffee damage the ecosystem?‎ C Many people in high school cannot wait to go to college and leave their hometown behind. Questions arise, though, when it comes to all of the decisions involved in choosing a college.‎ One of the first considerations may be finance. State and public colleges are often the least expensive. Often, though, the better colleges are private and more expensive. It is sad when gifted students cannot attend a college of their choice just for financial reasons.‎ Another major factor is location. Whether the college is in a small town or large city can have a major impact on its activities. A water lover probably will be more comfortable spending four years near an ocean or a lake. Those who cannot tolerate heat will probably be more comfortable at a northern college. Distance from home may also come into consideration. If family is a top priority, that person should stay close to home; on the other hand， if independence is desired, a campus farther from home would be more appropriate.‎ School size also plays a major role in the decision process. If you want to get to know your teachers, a small college is suitable.For those of you who consider yourself a “people_person” and want a wide range of activities, a large college is more fitting. Your area of interest is another factor to consider in the decisionmaking process if you want to get the most from your education. The whole point of college is to learn what is of interest to you.‎ Crucially (至关重要地), one must take into consideration the colleges by which you can realistically be accepted. An Ivy League school for an average student would probably not be a good match. Similarly, an average school for an aboveaverage student would not work well. The college should provide enough of a challenge for the student to work hard. Although there may not be the perfect college out there, there probably will be one that is close. Those who cannot find a suitable college are probably not looking hard enough.‎ ‎8．When it comes to going to college the author thinks ________.‎ A．financial situation is the first to considerB．students are unwilling to leave their home C．students will become homesickD．students are eager to attend their ideal university ‎9．What is the main idea of the third paragraph?‎ A．Students can be independent at college.‎ B．A long distance will make students upset.‎ C．The location of the college is a main factor.‎ D．The climate must be taken into consideration.‎ ‎10．What does the underlined part “people person” in the passage mean?‎ A．A person of great capacity. B．A very particular person.‎ C．A very sociable person. D．A person of great importance.‎ ‎11．Which is the most important factor when choosing a college?‎ A．The location of a college. B．The examination result.‎ C．School size. D．The coming challenges.‎ D Weyland's Ice Cream Shop has been a favorite of my children and grandchildren for almost 30 years. We have never had a bad experience at Weyland's — the ice cream and the customer service have always been firstrate. We love it that we can enjoy a treat while also supporting a local business. Furthermore, we sincerely appreciate the way Marcus Weyland gives back to the community by always giving 50% of his Friday night profits to the Metroville Animal Shelter.‎ I was shocked and saddened to hear the city of Metroville is determined to force Mr.Weyland out of business so that they can turn the ice cream shop into a parking deck (停车场)．By announcing that the parking deck will be “for the use of the public”，the city has the right to buy Mr.Weyland's shop as long as they pay him “fair market value”．‎ The amount of money that the government will give Mr.Weyland is only what his building is worth now. They are not compensating (赔偿) him for the money it will cost to open a new shop in another location. They are not compensating him for the money he will lose as he moves his business. Moreover, the city will do nothing to help the shop's five employees who will now be out of work.‎ The city says that the parking deck will be in the public's best interest, but what good will another parking deck do for the city? Downtown Metroville already has three parking decks, and they are never full. On the other hand, Weyland's is a familyrun business that employs local citizens and gives back to the community. How can a parking deck be better for the public than Weyland's Ice Cream Shop?‎ Metroville's citizens deserve to keep their beloved ice cream shop. More importantly, Marcus Weyland deserves better treatment from the city of Metroville.‎ ‎12.What do we know about Weyland's Ice Cream Shop?‎ A．It enjoys a good name.B．It employs family members only.‎ C．It doesn't make money on Friday nights.D．It will be out of business for lack of customers.‎ ‎13．What can we learn from the text?‎ A．Mr.Weyland asks too much for moving his business.‎ B．Metroville is in bad need of another parking deck.‎ C．The government doesn't value local businesses.‎ D．The government doesn't pay Mr.Weyland fairly.‎ ‎14．What does the underlined part “in the public's best interest” in Paragraph 4 mean?‎ A．To the public's biggest advantage. B．Bringing money for the public.‎ C．Causing great public concern. D．In the public's demand.‎ ‎15．For what purpose is the text written?‎ A．To stress the importance of an ice cream shop.‎ B．To argue against building a new parking deck.‎ C．To accuse the government of closing an ice cream shop.‎ D．To persuade the government to care more about the public.‎ 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，并在答题卡上将该项涂黑。选项中有两项为多余选项。‎ Things to stop doing if you want to exercise How many times have you been told doing exercise is great? Yet, we regularly spend time not exercising. However, there are several things you can stop doing to help you make up your mind to exercise.‎ Stop waiting to feel like exercising. After 20 years of exercise, it's a rare morning that I really feel like getting out of bed at 5：30 for a workout (锻炼)． 16 So, why do I do it? It isn't the wish to exercise that gets me out of bed, but a combination of habit and discipline．‎ Stop setting unrealistic goals. Yes, it seems like working out for a week or two should produce a good result — your pants should be falling off your body after all that pain and suffering. The reality is a little less than thrilling. 17 Sometimes it's even worse — you may actually gain weight. This usually lasts for a limited time, but it's still no fun to experience.‎ Stop making excuses. We can all come up with tons of reasons to leave exercise out. We're ‎ too busy. We're tired. 18 Strangely enough, people who exercise have the same problems, but they somehow manage to exercise every day.‎ ‎19 If there's one thing that's certain in life, it's that we will fail. You are likely to fail in taking exercise. It's not that you are weak. 20 There will be times when you're sick, injured, on vacation or going through something that forces you to give up your exercise program. It's just what happens. The trick isn't to try to be perfect, but to allow for those times in your life when you just can't work out.‎ A．Stop being afraid to fail.‎ B．I don't even want to get up at all.‎ C．We really need to clean out the car.‎ D．Stop waiting for the perfect time to exercise.‎ E．Too often, we wait for the reason to exercise.‎ F．It's simply that you can't expect to be able to exercise all the time.‎ G. Sometimes, nothing much happens except sore muscles and disappointment.‎ 第二部分 英语知识运用（共两节，满分45分）‎ 第一节 完形填空（共20小题；每小题1.5分，满分30分）‎ Appeal to Emotion My childhood left three months ago on a plane to Austria.‎ It was a 21 day when my baby cousins moved away. My cousins were a fundamental part of my life, 22 they were not with me, they were on my mind. They brought back the untroubled days of my childhood, 23 games, adventures and silliness, but they also helped 24 me from an attimes selfish teenager into a responsible adult.‎ My aunt and uncle moved here from Boston with their 1yearold daughter Yasmeen. They lived in an apartment on the side of our house and I was 25 to have our family, especially a baby girl, so close to us. Yasmen had close friendship with each of my sisters, but I knew the one that 26 between us was the strongest. As she began to walk on her own and talk in full sentences, I realized my great 27 upon her. I noticed that she'd 28 some of my unpleasant actions, 29 with her mother after I had done the same. Yasmeen made me realize what being a good 30 really was.‎ When Maya was born, Yasmeen had a hard time 31. She was jealous (嫉妒) of the attention we all paid to her new younger sister, so I did my best to keep her company when she might have not been 32. Once Yasmeen overcame her jealousy, she was able to 33 Maya's presence, like we all did. I tried to take advantage of our times together, doing my best to 34my schedule for my two favorite people.‎ My 35 with Yasmeen and Maya has taught me the importance of influential people. I know that I have helped Yasmeen and Maya 36，but“the babies”have had an even greater influence on my own life. They have shown me how to be a parent, a sister, a child and most importantly, a friend. Our 37 has made me a better person—more patient person, with the ability to 38 endless questions and spilled (洒) juice; an 39 person, able to have fun and be happy with others, a role model, 40 the babies idea about right and wrong, and a compassion person, able to forgive and love.‎ ‎21．A.sad B．busy C．fine D．relaxing ‎22．A. until B．before C．when D．unless ‎23．A. against B．through C．besides D．for ‎24．A. lead B．challenge C．mature D．encourage ‎25．A.overjoyed B．embarrassed C．surprised D．afraid ‎26．A. ended B．started C．survived D．developed ‎27．A. pressure B．dependence C．mercy D．influence ‎28．A. doubt B．regret C．copy D．guide ‎29．A. debating B．arguing C．negotiating D．checking ‎30．A. leader B．partner C．friend D．example ‎31．A. sharing B．adjusting C．recognizing D．struggling ‎32．A. noticed B．admired C．comforted D．protected ‎33．A. ignore B．mind C．sense D．enjoy ‎34．A. affect B．accept C．free D．ruin ‎35．A.instruction B．experiment C．experience D．interview ‎36．A. grow B．succeed C．think D．behave ‎37．A. meeting B．relationship C．responsibility D．respect ‎38．A. interview B．tolerate C．repeat D．avoid ‎39．A. honest B．independent C．aggressive D．enthusiastic ‎40．A. showing B．writing C．awarding D．permitting 第二节 语法填空（共10小题；每小题1.5分，满分15分）‎ 阅读下列短文，在空白处填入1个适当的单词或括号内单词的正确形式。请将答案写在答题卡的表格中。‎ ‎ Babies are great and lots of fun. We all love babies and we need babies, too. Many countries don't have enough of them. That's a big problem．‎ ‎ Most babies grow up to become workers. As the number of workers 41 （grow),a country can produce more things. That often means people's lives become easier and more 42 （comfort). But without enough babies，a country 43（gradual）get old．Many countries provide services for 44 （they）people like health care. These services　45 （pay）for by young working people．But they are mostly used by old people　46 aren't working any more. Without enough young people, countries can't afford these things．‎ ‎ Countries are dealing 47 these problems in different ways. Many countries are encouraging people 48 （have）more babies. Raising children is expensive, so some countries give families extra money. Sometimes countries change rules 49 it is easier for mothers to study and work．Others are welcoming immigrants from other 50 （place）．How do you think this problem should be solved？‎ 第三部分 写作(共两节, 满分35分) ‎ 第一节短文改错 (共10分,每小题1分,满分10分) ‎ 假定英语课上老师要求同桌之间交换修改作文，请你修改你同桌写的以下作文。文中共有10处语言错误，每句中最多有两处。错误涉及一个单词的增加、删除或修改。‎ 增加：在缺词处加一个漏字符号(∧), 并在此符号下面写出该加的词。‎ 删除：把多余的词用斜线（ ＼）划掉。修改： 在错的词下划一横线_____,‎ ‎ 并在该词下面写出修改后的词。‎ 注意：1、每处错误及其修改均仅限一词；‎ ‎ 2、只允许修改十处, 多者(从第11处起) 不计分。‎ Dear Peter,‎ I have received your e-mail. I am very exciting at the good news that you have admitted into Harvard. First, I’d like to offer my congratulation to you on your great success.‎ Since you know, I’m busy preparing for the College Entrance Examination. Day after day I work very hard but have to stay up later doing piles of papers. I’m always feeling stressed out because of my efforts seem to be fruitless, which had made me upset and tired. Will you be kind enough to give some advice on how to do?‎ I would appreciate that if you could write back to me as soon as possible.‎ Yours, ‎ Li Hua 第二节 书面表达（满分25分）‎ ‎ 假设你是李华．你的英国笔友John写信告诉你近日他由于沉迷于电脑游戏，健康受到很大影响．他十分焦虑．请你根据以下要点提示，给他写一封回信，建议他养成良好的生活习惯．要点如下：‎ ‎1．限制玩游戏的时间，把精力逐渐转移到其他事情上；‎ ‎2．规定起床和睡觉的时间，形成良好的作息时间；‎ ‎3．每天锻炼半小时，增强体质．‎ 注意：词数100左右补充词汇：be addicted to 沉迷于  ___________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________      ‎ ‎2018-2019学年度下学期期中考试试题 答案 本试卷分第Ⅰ卷（选择题）和第Ⅱ卷 (非选择题) 两部分，共8页。满分120分，考试时间100分钟。‎ 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）‎ A) 1-3 CAC B) 4-7 BDCB C) 8-11 ACCB D) 12-15 A DAC　‎ 第二节（共5小题，每小题2分，满分10分）‎ ‎16-20 BGCAF　 ‎ 第二部分 英语知识运用（共两节，满分45分）‎ 第一节 完形填空（共20小题；每小题1.5分，满分30分）‎ ‎21-25ACBCA　 26-30 DDCBD 31-35 BADCC 36-40 ABBDA 第二节 语法填空（共10小题；每小题1.5分，满分15分）‎ ‎41. grows 42. comfortable 43. gradually 44. their 45. are paid ‎46. who/that 47. with 48. to have 49. so 50. places 第三部分 写作(共两节, 满分35分) ‎ 第一节短文改错 (共10分,每小题1分,满分10分) ‎ ‎51.exciting—excited 52. have后加been 53. congratulation—congratulations ‎ ‎54. Since—As 55. but—and 56. later—late 57. because后去掉of 58. had—has ‎ ‎59. how—what 或者在do 后面加it 60. that—it 第二节 书面表达（满分25分）‎ Dear John，‎ ‎ I'm sorry to hear that you're addicted to computer games which have had a bad influence on your health．I know you worry about it very much．As a good friend，I'm willing to give you some advice．Firstly，you should limit the time that you spend playing computer games and pay more attention to other things．Secondly，you should get up and go to bed at a specific time so that you can form a habit of getting up and going to bed regularly．Thirdly，you should do exercise for about half an hour every day to strengthen your body．I do hope that you can get rid of computer games and form a healthy lifestyle．　‎ Best wishes！‎ Yours sincerely，‎ Li Hua．‎