山东省济宁市实验中学学年高二上学期期中考试英语精校 Word版含答案.docx

1、山东省济宁市实验中学学年高二上学期期中考试英语精校 Word版含答案高 二 期 中 考 试英 语 试 题 本试卷分第I卷和第II卷两部分，共10页，满分150分。考试用时120分钟。第I卷（共95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）第二部分 阅读理解(共两节，满分35分)第一节 (共10小题；每小题2.5分，满分25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。AWith an increasing number of people going outside on holidays, leading global

2、travel search site T has selected three family friendly destinations for you to explore. Queensland You can dive at the Great Barrier Reef and appreciate the creatures in the sea, or take a ship from Brisbane to discover Moreton Island with wild dolphins providing an escort (护送). A hot air balloon r

3、ide will provide a birds eye view of Queensland and allow you to enjoy an amazing sunrise. A road trip around Fraser Island is well worth it with rainforests, freshwater lakes, and a diverse range of bats and birds guaranteeing an unforgettable scene. Los Angeles The children, and young at heart, wi

4、ll love it! After exploring Disneyland Park, with its many attractions, an exciting adventure awaits at the Universal Studios Hollywood. The theme park allows you to experience world-class rides, such as King Kong 360 3-D and Transformers: The Ride-3D. As you catch your breath afterwards you can tak

5、e photos with film characters Minions from the Hollywood blockbuster, like Despicable Me. Jeju Island Halla Mountain is the highest in South Korea and the area around it is a national park. You can have a bite in a restaurant or teahouse halfway up the mountain to give you more energy. Another place

6、 worth visiting is Jeju Mini Mini Land, which hosts more than 100 miniature versions of the worlds most iconic (标志性的) structures, including Beijings Forbidden City and the Leaning Tower of Pisa. The Teddy Bear Museum exhibits lovely bears from all over the world, which are shown in different scenes

7、and themes such as Leonardo da Vincis Mona Lisa.21. If your kids want to get close to nature, he probably will visit _. A. the Universal Studios Hollywood B. the Great Barrier Reef C. Teddy Bear Museum D. Jeju Mini Mini Land22. What can you do in the Universal Studios Hollywood? A. Enjoy an amazing

8、sunrise. B. Go to the Teddy Bear Museum. C. Climb the Halla Mountain. D. Experience world-class rides.23. Where does the passage most probable come from? A. A tourist map. B. A library guide. C. A news report. D. A science textbook.BFrom the moment you open your eyes in the morning, you can feel swe

9、at running down your body, even if you re barely moving at all. Thats what most people in China felt like this summer. In fact, the entire northern hemisphere(半球)saw high temperatures in July.The Arctic Circle was no exception(例外). Temperatures in the city of Norilsk, which is in the Arctic Circle,

10、reached a record high of 32 , The Atlantic reported. Temperatures there are usually just 10 at this time of the year.The heat wave in the Arctic is mainly a long-term result of global warming, according to the Chinese Academy of Meteorological Sciences. In fact, while the whole world is getting warm

11、er, the Arctic is warming twice as fast as the rest of the planet. This is called the polar amplification effect (极地放大效应).The most direct impact of Arctic warming is the melting of Arctic ice. According to NASA, Arctic sea ice is now disappearing at a rate of 13.2 percent every 10 years. NASA said t

12、hat if this continues, the Arctic will have no ice by the year 2040.This has put some Arctic animals, like polar bears, in danger. The ice that the bears live on has shrunk(缩小), the Toronto Star reported.Melting ice can also cause sea levels to rise in the long term. Since 1993, sea levels have rise

13、n at a rate of 3.2 cm every 10 years, the Guardian reported. Some countries, such as Tuvalu(图瓦鲁) in the South Pacific Ocean and Maldives(马尔代夫) in the Indian Ocean, are at risk of disappearing into the sea.24. Which of the following is true?A. The temperatures in Norilsk used to be lower than this su

14、mmer.B. Some countries in the ocean will disappear in 10 years.C. China is the hottest in the northern hemisphere this summer.D. The world gets warmer because of the heat wave in the Arctic.25. What does the underlined word this in the third paragraph refer to?A. The heat wave in the Arctic.B. The r

15、esult of global warming.C. The Arctic getting warm faster.D. Getting warmer in the world.26. What may be the result of the melting of Arctic ice?A. The polar will become dangerous.B. There will be an end of water shortage. C. Sea levels rise in the long term.D. There will be no ice in the world by 2

16、040.27. What is the main idea of this passage?A. Heat hits Arctic.B. Arctic animals are in danger.C. The world became hotter than before.D. Some countries may disappear into the sea.CCommunity(社区) service is important for many reasons. Taking part and volunteering teaches sympathy and understanding.

17、 One of my favorite things about it is that there are opportunities and choices right in your very neighborhood.When I was younger I volunteered for a nearby animal shelter. At first I didnt know many people there and wasnt very enthusiastic. Later, as I got to know the animals and staff members I l

18、earned to enjoy my time there. It was a very rewarding experience and I got to do many things I wouldnt have had an opportunity to do otherwise.Sometimes when I was there I would see other kids taking part. Most of them were volunteering because they needed service hours for school. These kids somet

19、imes just sat around waiting for their time to pass. But there were also others, who had apparently enjoyed their experience, and wanted to do more afterwards.Not only is community service fun and rewarding, it also looks great on a resume(简历) or college application. Sometimes community service is e

20、ven required for high school graduation. Last year in my life skills class we were asked to write a paper about whether we thought requiring students at a university to complete 75 hours of community service was a good idea. I wrote, “I dont think that is too much as long as the students are given e

21、nough time and a variety of choices.”As I move through life I will always be involved in community service, not just because it is important but also because it is something I enjoy and look forward to. So maybe it is the right time you should go out, volunteer your time and make a difference, even

22、if your reward is only a nod or smile.28. The writer began to enjoy volunteering at the animal shelter when he_.A. adjusted himself to the new environmentB. realized the importance of community serviceC. witnessed some students wasting their timeD. got inspired by the enthusiastic volunteers 29. Wha

23、t might be the writers attitude to the 75-hour community service required for a university student? A. Cautious. B. Doubtful. C. Approving. D. Unconcerned. 30. What is the writers purpose in writing the passage?A. To share one of his volunteer experiences.B. To learn the benefits of community servic

24、e.C. To introduce a growing trend of volunteering. D. To appeal to students to take part in community service.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。Every friendship begins with some sign that two people are interested in becoming friends. So, the first step for making frien

25、ds involves showing that we like expressing openness to friendship with them. Preschoolers will sometimes ask directly, “Wanna be my friend?” but older children signal liking less directly. 31 Shy children often have trouble with this. If another child says “Hi!” to them, they tend to look away and

26、say nothing, or just mumble in response. This happens because they feel awkward and self-conscious, but the message that theyre sending to the other child is “I dont like you, and I dont want anything to do with you!” 32 Praises are another easy way to signal openness to friendship. It feels good to

27、 receive a sincere praise. 33 Brainstorm with your child some ways to praise classmates. Keep it simple: “Nice shot!” for a kid playing basketball, or “I like the way you drew the sky!” about a peers artwork are some possibilities.Simple acts of kindness can be another way to signal friendliness to

28、others. There are simple ways to do it. The child can share his sandwich with his seatmate, or lend something to a schoolmate. It is not advisable, however, for children to try to “buy” friends by giving away money or valued possessions. This strategy doesnt work long-term. 34 Expressing openness is

29、 the first quality of friendship formation, because it casts wide the door to friendship. 35 To increase the chances that a friendship will grow, children need to extend their friendship invitations to kids who are likely to want to come on in.A. Thats not how they feel, but thats what theyre commun

30、icating.B. A very basic way to show openness is to greet potential friends.C. And we tend to like people who appreciate our finer qualities! D. Together, we walked down the hallway and out of the door.E. But it doesnt guarantee that anyone will walk through that door.F. It may only give the child a

31、friend for the moment.G. Saying the other persons name also makes the greeting more personal.第三部分语言知识运用(共两节，满分45分)第一节 (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A、B、C和D四个选项中，选出可以填入空白处的最佳选项。Sometimes its not the huge sacrifices that mums make but the tiny things they do day in and day out that make you rea

32、lize what special people they are.It was a 36 January day. When I left home for the office, the weather report said, “Windy and cold, but no rain.” 37 , by the time I was about to leave work in the early evening, it was absolutely 38 !My office was close to the bus stop, so I just 39 out of the door and onto the bus. Unfortunately, when I got off, I still had about a mile to 40 to my home. Normally on a night l