届高二英语下学期第二次阶段性测试试题.docx

1、届高二英语下学期第二次阶段性测试试题息县一高2018级高二下学期第二次阶段性考试英语试卷第一部分 阅读理解（共两节，40分）（共15小题；每小题2分，共30分）第一节：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。 AFilmmaker Jennifer Nelson had to pay $ 1,500 to have“Happy Birthday to You”sung in the movie shes making. The money went to Warner Music Group, a company that claims to

2、 own the copyright on the song. A copyright is the legal right to use or sell a creative product such as a song, a TV show, a book, or a work of art. Warner has claimed the copyright for“Happy Birthday to You”since 1988.“I never thought the song was owned by anyone,”Nelson said in an e-mail to The N

3、ew York Times.“I thought it belonged to everyone.”Nelsons movie is a documentarya film that uses pictures and/or interviews with people to create a factual report of real-life eventsand is actually about the history of the“Happy Birthday”song itself.Two sisters named Mildred and Patty Hill wrote a s

4、ong called“Good Morning to All”in 1893. Over a short period of time, people began to sing the words“happy birthday to you”in place of the original lyrics to the tune of the Hill sisters song.A number of history experts say the there is no record of who actually wrote the“Happy Birthday to You”lyrics

5、. Historians also say there is no way to knowwhen the general public began singing the“Happy Birthday”song, but they believe it was being sung by the public long before it was printed and owned by a company.Nelsons lawyers say this piece of musics history proves that“Happy Birthday to You”belongs to

6、 everyone in the general public. That would mean Warner Music Group has no right to charge anyone a fee to sing the song in any setting.Experts estimate that Warner/Chappell, the publishing division of the Warner Music Group, has made about $ 2 million a year from licensing fees for“Happy Birthday t

7、o You.”Nelsons lawyers are asking a court in New York City to order Warner/Chappell to return fees they have collected over the past four years for use of the“Happy Birthday”song.21. Jennifer Nelson had to pay Warner Music Group to .A. have a song sung in her movie B. own the copyright on a song C.

8、have it play a song in her movie D. have it write a song for her movie22. The history experts statement can prove that the“Happy Birthday”song .A. has always been very popular B. has more than 200 year history C. was initially owned by another company D. does not belong to Warner Music Group 23. If

9、the court supports Nelsons lawyers claims, .A. Warner will return about $ 8 millionB. she can obtain the copyright on the songC. Warner will have to pay her for her damagesD. she only needs to pay a little money to use the songBIs it possible to be both 8 and 80 years old at the same time? The answe

10、r is yesif you count comic-strip(连环画) characters. Nancy, a third-grader, is the star of a popular comic strip found in newspapers across the country and around the world. That comic strip, also called Nancy, turns 80 this year.Nancys Aunt Fritzi was the star of a comic strip called Fritzi Ritz in 19

11、22. Eleven years later, Nancy showed up on Fritzis doorstep as an orphan(孤儿). Nancy stole the spotlight, and the comic was renamed. Today, Nancy remains a well-known character, with her comic strip appearing in more than 80 newspapers. TFK Kid Reporter Faye Collins recently spoke with Guy Gilchrist,

12、 who has been the comic strips author and illustrator(插图画家)since 1995.TFK:What is the best part about drawing the comic strip Nancy?GUY GIL CHRIST:Its that something Im doing actually can affect people in America or in the whole world. I get to be a part of something really positive that hopefully m

13、akes readers smile. Maybe theres something that touches them.TFK:Tell us about Nancy and the other characters.GUY GILCHRIST:Nancy is eight years old in the comic strip. She is a regular kid who is loud but very sweet. She loves the character Sluggo though no one knows why, and the two of them are or

14、phans. Aunt Fritzi takes care of both of them, and now Phil is in the strip and is kind of taking care of Sluggo.TFK:What inspires your ideas for the comic strip?GUY GILCHRIST:Ive been writing things down in little composition books for many years. If I dont have ideas, and I really cant think of an

15、ything, Ill look at old composition books. Ill take some of those old ideas that didnt really work and Ill figure out why they didnt work, and Ill use them.24. The comic strip Fritzi Ritz was given a new name because .A. the character Fritzi passed away B. the old name is hard to rememberC. the new

16、name sounds more interesting D. the character Nancy became very popular25. Guy Gilchrists favorite part about drawing Nancy is that .A. he gets relaxed while drawing B. his works earn him much moneyC. his works can influence lots of people D. he becomes very famous around the world26. Which of the f

17、ollowing is TRUE about the character Nancy?A. She is quiet and smart. B. She is looked after by Fritzi.C. She lives with her parents. D. She has a brother named Sluggo.27. While drawing Nancy, Guy Gilchrist takes inspiration from .A. his regular readers B. some of his friendsC. some popular books D.

18、 his old compositions CJohn Harrison has what must be the most wanted job in the United States. Hes the official taster for Edys Grand Ice Cream, one of the nations best-selling brands. Harrisons taste buds(味蕾)are insured for $ 1 million. He gets to try 60 ice creams a day. And when he isnt doing th

19、at, he travels, buying Edys in supermarkets all over the country so that he can check for perfect appearance and flavor（味道）.After I interviewed Harrison, I realized that the life of an ice cream taster isnt all CookiesnCreama wonderful flavor that he invented. No, its extremely hard work, which requ

20、ires self-control and selflessness.For one thing, he doesnt swallow(吞咽) on the job. Like a coffee taster, Harrison spits. Using a gold spoon to avoid“off”flavors, he takes a small bite and moves it around in his mouth to introduce it to all 9,000 or so taste buds. Next he opens his mouth to get some

21、 air into the ice cream. Then he breathes in gently to bring the aroma(香味)of the ice cream up through the back of his nose. Each step helps Harrison assess whether the ice cream has a good balance of dairy, sweetness, and added ingredients. Then, even if the ice cream tastes heavenly（美好）, he puts it

22、 into a trash（垃圾） can.During the workweek, Harrison told me that he has to make other sacrifices, too: no onions, garlic, and no caffeine(咖啡因). Caffeine will affect the taste buds, he said, so his breakfast is a cup of tea. This is a small price to pay for what he calls the worlds best job.Harrisons

23、 family has been in the ice cream business in one way or another for four generations, so Harrison has spent his entire life with it. However, he has never lost his love for its cold, creamy sweetness. He even orders ice cream in restaurants for dessert（甜食）.28. What is special about Harrisons job?A.

24、 He buys ice cream for his customers. B. He invents a lot of new ice creams.C. His daily task is to taste ice cream. D. His work is related to insurance.29. The author develops the third paragraph mainly .A. by classification（分类） B. by process C. by importance D. by comparison30. The underlined part

25、“a small price”in the fourth paragraph means that .A. Harrison must travel around the country a lotB. Harrisons taste buds have been affected by caffeineCHarrison must order ice cream for dessert when eating in restaurants D. Harrison avoids some kinds of food and drink for his work. 31. What is the

26、 text mainly about?A. An ice cream tasters job. B. How to taste an ice cream.C. A famous ice cream brand. D. How ice creams are invented.DJearlyn and Jevetta Steele, stars of A Prairie Home Companion, will entertain audiences with their production of Sisters, a musical story about the power of siste

27、rhood, faith and family.They will perform at Theater LHomme Dieu (TLHD) in Alexandria Tuesday through Saturday, July 23-27 at 7:30 p.m. and Sunday, July 28 at 2 p.m. Tickets range from $ 17.50 to $ 22.50.The Steeles have earned every music award offered in the state of Minnesota in the past 20 years

28、. They have traveled around the world in the musical The Gospel at Colonus, including a Broadway run at the Lunt Fontanne Theater in 1988.Jearlyn is featured in the movie of Garrison Kiellors A Prairie Home Companion. In addition to being a motivational speaker, she is the host of her own top-rated

29、radio show, Steele Talking in the city of Minneapolis. Jearlyn recently released a solo(独唱的)CD, Steele Praising Him.Jevetta is an Oscar award nominee(被提名者)for her song“Im Calling You”from the movie Bagdad Caf. She also starred in her musical Two Queens, One Castle at Mixed Blood Theater in Minneapol

30、is.She released a jazz collection My Heart. She also performed in The Buddy Holly Story at the Ordway Center in St. Paul and in Spunk! At Penumbra Theater.The Steeles will also offer two master classes on Thursday, July 25 at TLHD for performers of all experience levels. Each class is $25.The Art of

31、 Performance will be held from 10 to 10:45 a.m. It will polish a monologue(独白), story, or song for performance. The Soul Music master class will be held from 11 to 11:45 a.m. It will focus on jazz, funk ,blues, and gospel singing techniques. Participants are asked to bring a monologue and/or song to

32、 work on with the Steeles. Space is limited.To buy tickets for Sisters or book the classes, call(320)846-3150 or visit www. tlhd.org.32. What will the Steeles perform from July 23 to 27?A. A Prairie Home Companion. B. Sisters.C. The Gospel at Colonus. D. Spunk!33. What do we know about Jearlyn?A. She is an Oscar award nominee.B. She released a jazz collection My Heart.C. She hosts a radio program in Minneapolis.D. She directed th