高二英语上学期期中试题西校区.docx

1、高二英语上学期期中试题西校区2019-2020年高二英语上学期期中试题西校区试卷说明：本套试卷总分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)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。并在答题卡上将该选项涂黑AHow do you address(称呼) people in English when you want to talk to them? The following may be some simple rules the beginners should follow. 1. Wh

2、en talking to strangers there is often no special form of address in English. Usually, if you want to catch the attention of a stranger it is necessary to use such phrases as “Excuse me” 2. In British English “Sir” and “Madam” are considered to be too formal for most situations. They are used mostly

3、 to customers in shops or restaurants. While in American English “Sir” and “Madam” are not so formal and are monly used between strangers, especially with old people whose names you dont know. 3. When you talk to some people you know, you can use their names. If you are friends, use their first name

4、s; if your relationship is more formal, use “Mr., “Mrs.”, “Ms”, etc, before their family names. 4. There are many other forms of address which can be used between friends and strangers. However, many of these are limited in use. For example, “pal” and “mate” can be used between strangers, but are us

5、ually only used by men talking to other men.1. According to the passage, “Excuse me” is mainly used to _.A. address a person you dont know B. apologize to othersC. catch the attention of a stranger D. suggest good manners2.If John Smith is your best friend, according to the passage you should often

6、call him _.A. John B. Smith C. Mr. John D. Mr. Smith3.Which of the following is NOT true?A. “Sir” and “Madam” are used more often in America than in England.B. People often use “Mr.”, “Mrs.” or “Ms.” before the first names of those people who they dont know very well.C. “Pal” and “mate” are usually

7、only used among men.D. While addressing friends, people just use their first names4.The passage is most likely taken from an English _.A. textbook B. card C. storybook D. grammar bookBLast year, I took a sightseeing trip to Washington, DC. I heard a voice say, “Can you help me?” When I turned around

8、, I saw an elderly blind woman with her hand extended. Immediately, I pulled out all of my change and placed it on her hand without even looking at her. But the blind woman smiled and said, “I dont want your money. I just need help finding the post office.” In an instant, I realized what I had done.

9、 I acted with prejudiceI judged another person simply for what I assumed(假设) she had to be. I hated what I saw in myself. The thing I had forgotten about myself is that I am an immigrant. I left Honduras and arrived in the US at the age of 15. I started my new life with two suitcases, my brother and

10、 sister. Through the years, I have been a doorkeeper, cashier and pizza delivery driver among many other humble (卑微的) jobs, and eventually I became a network engineer. In my own life, I have experienced prejudice. I remember a timeat the age of 17 when I was a busboy, I heard a father tell his littl

11、e boy that if he did not do well in school, he would end up like me. But now, living in my American middleclass lifestyle, it is too easy to forget my past, to forget who I am, where I have been, and to lose sight of where I want to be going. That blind woman on the street cured me of my blindness.

12、She reminded me of my belief in humility (谦虚). By the way, I helped that lady to the post office. I hope to thank her for the priceless lesson.5. How did the writer give the blind woman money?A. In a modest way.B. In a polite way.C. In an impatient way.D. In a painful way.6. According to the text, t

13、he writer_.A. still lives a poor lifeB. was busy with his workC. was born in HondurasD. was a native of Washington D.C.7. According to the text, the author most probably agrees that one should_.A. be nice to the elderly and the disabledB. try to experience different kinds of culturesC.treat others e

14、qually with love and respectD.think about ones past as often as possible 8. What would be the best title of the text?A. A priceless lessonB. An act of prejudiceC. A sightseeing tripD. A humble momentCTurning on the TV, a wonderful scene es to your eyesa group of men, tall, strong and handsome, and w

15、omen, young, beautiful and attractive, too. Together they eat in the finest restaurants, traveling everywhere around the world by luxurious planes and pleasure ships. They are models. Do you envy them? What sort of life are models leading? Is it a wonderful life for a young lady or a young man? A fe

16、w models are well-known actors or actresses who can make a lot of money only by showing themselves off in mercials(商业场合). But the majority of them are just curious to see what it is like. Theyd like to be models just because they are attracted by what they imaginemodels earn a lot of money and lead

17、a glorious life. This is true for those who are very successful. However, most models find it difficult to get work. Very few can earn enough to live on, and for all models their expenses are high. Their agents(经纪人) claim about 20% of the earnings, and no model will get very far without a clever age

18、nt. Besides, they have to buy good clothing. They also have to pay to travel to interviews and reach the places where the work is to be done. Interviews for a model job are known as cattle-markets in the modeling world, and not without a good reason. A top model can choose his or her work, demand an

19、d receive high fees and has his or her expenses paid. But for most models, the situation is quite different. And agent or employer inspects each model much as a farmer inspects cattle at a market. Intelligence, qualifications and personal characteristics count for little against good looks and tight

20、 figures. For all except the very few lucky ones, the life of a model is a continual search for work, trying to sell himself or herself in the face of fierce petition and, sometimes, not particularly moral standards on the part of some employers. Immigration officials at airport look suspiciously at

21、 a girl whose passport shows her occupation as “Model”, and these are men and women of considerable experience of the world. It es no surprise to find that some models prefer to put “Secretary” or “Businessman” as their jobs in their passports. Modeling is a changeable world with great rewards for a

22、 tiny minority but not for the majority.9. For models, their good looks and tight figures are , pared with their intelligence and qualifications.A. more important B. less neededC. less essential D. more looked down upon10. Models often put “Secretary” or “Businessman” instead of “Model” in their pas

23、sports because .A. they want to avoid being stopped to sign their names by fansB. a person with the occupation of a model is easily attacked by black societiesC. models are sometimes looked down uponD. secretaries and businessmen are free of custom duty11.What may be the authors attitude towards mod

24、eling?A. It is a worthwhile life for a young lady or a young man.B. He is in favour of young people to try modeling.C. Before being crazy about a model job, young people should be aware of the difficulties.D. It is a field in which everyone has a great chance to succeed.12. The underlined word “susp

25、iciously” can most probably be replaced by .A. doubtfully B. excitedly C. proudly D. sadlyD Hsieh, a never-say-die young man, has mastered the technique of painting by holding the paintbrush in his mouth. When he was sixteen, Hsieh had a terrible electrical accident. Both of his arms and the lower p

26、art of his right leg were cut off. He also lost sight in his right eye. But Hsieh didnt lose heart. Hsieh decided to learn art, and took the first difficult step toward changing his life. “At first, I tried to hold a pen in my mouth. But I couldnt control it, Hsieh said, “Finally, after trying over

27、and over again, I learned to write my own name. ” Learning to paint was even more difficult. At first, every brushstroke he made caused deep cuts in his mouth. It was extremely painful. But Hsieh didnt let the pain discourage him. “Instead, I held the paintbrush even tighter,” Hsieh explained in a f

28、irm voice. “I knew if I gave up, it would not only be the end of my painting, but also the end of my struggle for a better life. ” No matter what the obstacle (障碍) is, Hsieh always manages to find the bright side of a situation. Hsieh works hard to inspire others. He is a tireless lecturer, giving a

29、bout four hundred formal speeches a year! If a person like me can lead a happy life, Hsieh explained, “why would regular people feel unhappy?” It doesnt always take two arms to achieve your dreams. All it takes is a warm heart.13. What happened to Hsieh when he was young?A. He was struck by electric

30、ity. B. His left leg was hurt.C. He lost heart because of failure. D. He was ill for two months.14. Which of the following is his character?A. Realistic thought. B. Impressive works.C. Unexpected news. D. Belief in success.15. Which of the following is right?A. Hsieh once got the help from the gover

31、nment.B. Only such a person like Hsieh can succeed.C. He touched himself before he began to paint.D. It doesnt always take two arms to realize ones dreams.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。选项中有两项为多余选项。16It is divided into two types: short term memory and long term memory. Short term

32、memory helps the brain to remember the information from a few seconds to a few minutes, for example, searching a phone number in the phone directory. This type of information is not stored for a long time, and slips from the brain.1718There is no exact definition of brain exercises. The key to brain exercise