英语北京市海淀区学年高二上学期期中考试.docx

1、英语北京市海淀区学年高二上学期期中考试北京市海淀区20172018学年高二上学期期中考试英语试卷第一部分 听力理解 （共三节，15分）第一节（共4小题; 每小题1分, 共4分）听下面4段对话，从每题A、B、C三个选项中, 选出能回答问题的最佳选项。每段对话你将听一遍。1. What subject does the man like best?A. Biology. B. History. C. Geography.2. Whos on duty today?A. Tom. B. Jack. C. Gavin.3. When did the exhibition close?A. On Mon

2、day. B. On Wednesday. C. On Friday.4. What do the girls parents do? A. Singers. B. Teachers. C. Doctors.第二节（共7小题; 每小题1分, 共7分）听下面3段对话，从各题A、B、C三个选项中, 选出能回答问题的最佳选项。每段对话你将听两遍。听第5段材料，回答第5至6题。5. What is the man watching?A. Sports. B. The news. C. Movies.6. What are still needed in Sichuan?A. Tents. B. Qui

3、lts. C. Flash lights.听第6段材料，回答第7至8题。7. Why did the man go to England? A. To travel. B. To study. C. To work.8. What does the man like about Thailand? A. People. B. Food. C. Weather.听第7段材料，回答第9至11题。9. What is the relationship between the man and the woman? A. Guest and receptionist. B. Customer and s

4、hopkeeper. C. Passenger and driver.10. Why does the man decide not to go to Newton this time?A. Because it isnt close to Norwalk.B. Because the road is in bad conditions.C. Because he has no friends living there.11. Why did the woman recommend visiting Westfield? A. It has lots of modern houses. B.

5、It has beautiful tree-lined streets.C. It has a wonderful little museum. 第三节（共4小题; 每小题1分, 共4分）听下面一段对话，根据题目要求在相应题号后的横线上写下关键信息， 每空只填一词。这段对话你将听两遍。Patient Information FormNameAndrew _ 12_Age46Occupation _13_Symptoms(症状)_14_, no appetite, some pain in heartAllergic to _15_第二部分 阅读理解（共两节，35分）第一节（共10小题；每小题2

6、分，共20分）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。AThe Best Time to Visit These Pricey DestinationsIf youre going to shell out on a vacation, then you might as well do it right. With that in mind, weve asked a few experts for tips on when to visit some of the most expensive places across the globe. Heres what

7、 they had to say.BotswanaHotels in Botswana are second only to Dubai in terms of average cost per person, per night, at around $257. To make the most of your time there, consider an autumn visit, suggests Sarah Faith of Responsible Travel. “The heat peaks in Octoberthis is the best time to go and se

8、e wild animals as they gather around in the Okavango Delta”, says Faith. While wildlife viewing is incredible in Botswana, theres much to enjoy away from the wilderness, too.”New York CityNew York is the second-most expensive holiday destination overall and the most expensive place to dine out, with

9、 an average meal for two costing around $67. Garrett, the CEO of Discover New York, suggests, “October and June have gorgeous weather, so outdoor activities are a good choice, with sailing, in-depth neighborhood walks and biking.” For great value, she advises traveling in January and February, when

10、the city offers tons of indoor activities, from art galleries and Broadway shows to indoor sports events and thousands of dining options. SydneyWith its incredible surfing beaches, dining scene and friendly locals, Sydney is always a favorite of travelers. Its also expensive. Generally, the shoulder

11、 seasons (fall and spring in the U.S.) have the most comfortable weather and fewer crowds than the December-to-February high season. But some months have particular appeal, according to Stuart Rigg, Australian travel specialist for Southern Crossings. April, for example, falls into the low season, w

12、hich means youll find hotel deals along with weather thats typically “very pleasant,” Rigg says. “Sydney also has some great events during this low season period,” he adds.LondonPetulia Melideo, who runs Contexts London walking tours, advises booking well in advance for lower hotel rates, and sugges

13、ts a wintry visit. “November is a great time for London. The weather is still tolerableand if it gets too chilly, there are plenty of cozy pubs to pop into,” she says. Other good times to visit include June, which means fewer tourists. 16. According to the passage, October is the best time to travel

14、 to_.A. New York and Botswana B. London and Sydney C. New York and London D. Sydney and Botswana17. Visitors to Sydney _. A. may find cheap hotels in the shoulder seasons B. can enjoy wonderful beaches and dining scene C. will experience the most comfortable weather in December D. should avoid the l

15、ow season because of the unpleasant weather18. Which is the desirable month if youd like to visit London without too many crowds? A. April. B. June. C. November. D. December.BA Blessed TeacherI remembered Ricky came back to see me ten years after he was in my class. He told me how I had inadvertentl

16、y(不经意地) changed his life.Ricky often gazed out the window during one of my ninth-grade history classes early in my teaching career. He was quiet, and his good grades and mild manner were why I did not move him away from the seat by the window. One day, I leaned over his shoulder and quietly asked, “

17、What are you looking at? You gaze out of this window during every class.”He said, “I am looking at the band.”According to Ricky, I said, “If you like the band so much that you have to look at them during this class every day, I want you to go down to Mr. Overby (the band teacher) and tell him that I

18、 sent you. Tell him that you want to be in the band. Now turn around and finish working before the bell rings.”The next day Ricky went to Mr. Overby and told him I had sent him and he wanted to be in the band. He added that he did not know how to play any instrument.When Ricky visited me ten years l

19、ater, he thanked me for telling him to go to Mr. Overby because he fell in love with music and discovered his musical talent that had not been tapped. His musical talent resulted in him getting a scholarship to college and earning a degree that now allowed him to provide for his family. Most of all,

20、 music had brought great pleasure and satisfaction to his life.After Ricky thanked me, I pointed out that he did all of the hard work it took to become the wonderfully talented person that he was. I did not make him walk downstairs to join the band, practice his instrument, and get the good grades t

21、hat led to his college scholarship.Ricky responded that I could have yelled at him for looking out the window. Instead, I gave him an alternative that changed his whole life.After he left, I thought about his words. I realized that I was teaching children with every word I said, every action I took,

22、 and with every decision I made. Rickys story raised my teaching bar. Most of all, I have never forgotten the lesson Ricky taught me, a blessed teacher.19. Which of the following words can best describe the author? A. Curious and helpful. B. Independent and creative.C. Tolerant and responsible. D. C

23、ourageous and professional.20. What did the author do when he found Ricky gazed out?A. He yelled at Ricky. B. He moved him away from the seat.C. He took Ricky to Mr. Overby. D. He asked Ricky to finish working first.21. Ricky thanked his teacher because his teacher .A. encouraged him a lot D. taught

24、 him to practice the instrumentC. discovered his musical talent B. made a difference in his lifeCGlobal GDP in 2030 will be 14% higher as a result of AI(Artificial Intelligence), thanks to improving labor productivity and increasing consumer demand, says a report.The report could increase the enthus

25、iasm of economic policymakers and the public, and show the power of technology in changing not only peoples daily lives, but also economic activities. However, history tells us that, while technological advancements have brought us benefits, they have also led to great social disorders, by changing

26、the production and labor structures, and forcing many workers to either adapt to the changes or lose their jobs. In the 18th century, for instance, skilled workers rose up to resist the Industrial Revolution, destroying machinery in the early 19th century. We may not see similar protests today, but

27、history should serve as a warning against the application of AI technology. While we may gain a lot of benefits from AI, we must work out plans to reduce its negative effect on society, especially for workers. AI can raise productivity and expand GDP, but it can also make non-adaptive workers jobles

28、s. In India, some technology personnel have already felt the negative effect of information technology. As technology industries across the world seek increasing support from automation（自动操作）, robotics and big data analysis, some technology workers have already lost their jobs.In their 2013 research

29、 study, Michael Osborne and Carl Frey from Oxford University estimated 47% of the jobs in the United States are “at risk” of being automated in the next 20 years. They said jobs in transportation and office and administrative support are at high risk of being automated. And Kaifu Lee recently said t

30、hat robots could take away about 50% of all jobs from humans in the next decade.Those estimates may sound sensational and the impact of technological advancements may not be that serious, as they will also create jobs in new industries. However, policymakers should consider how to better embrace the

31、 technological wave to bring benefits while taking action to minimize its negative effects. The government therefore needs to work together with business leaders and social organizations, to promote training programs for potentially helpless workers, in order to make them more capable of adapting to

32、 the structural changes in industries and job markets in the future. 22. Paragraph 2 mainly wants to tell us that technological advancements have _.A. brought us a lot of benefits B. improved our daily livesC. caused some social problems D. led to great unemployment23. We can learn from the passage that _.A. the government should discover peoples pot