河南省商丘市第一高级中学学年高二上学期期中考试英语试题 Word版含答案.docx

1、河南省商丘市第一高级中学学年高二上学期期中考试英语试题 Word版含答案商丘市一高2018-2019学年第一学期期中考试）高二英语试卷 第一部分 阅读理解（共两节，满分40分）第1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，并在答题卡上将该项涂黑。A When I was growing up in America, I was ashamed of my mothers Chinese English. Because of her English, she was often treated unfairly. Peop

2、le in department stores, at banks, and at restaurants did not take her seriously, did not give her good service, pretended not to understand her, or even acted as if they did not hear her.My mother has long realized the limitations of her English as well. When I was fifteen, she used to have me call

3、 people on the phone to pretend I was she. I was forced to ask for information or even to yell at people who had been rude to her. One time I had to call her stockbroker (股票经纪人). I said in an adolescent voice that was not very convincing, This is Mrs. Tan. And my mother was standing beside me, whisp

4、ering loudly, Why he dont send me check, already two weeks late. And then, in perfect English I said, Im getting rather concerned. You agreed to send the check two weeks ago, but it hasnt arrived. Then she talked more loudly. What he want? I come to New York tell him front of his boss. And so I turn

5、ed to the stockbroker again, I cant tolerate any more excuse. If I dont receive the check immediately, I am going to have to speak to your manager when I am in New York next week. The next week we ended up in New York. While I was sitting there red-faced, my mother, the real Mrs. Tan, was shouting t

6、o his boss in her broken English.When I was a teenager, my mothers broken English embarrassed me. But now, I see it differently. To me, my mothers English is perfectly clear, perfectly natural. It is my mother tongue. Her language, as I hear it, is vivid, direct, and full of observation and wisdom.

7、It was the language that helped shape the way I saw things, expressed ideas, and made sense of the world.21. Why was the authors mother poorly served? A. She was often misunderstood. B. She was unable to speak good English.C. She was not clearly heard. D. She was not very polite.22. From Paragraph 2

8、,we know that the author was . A. unwilling to phone for her mother B. rude to the stockbroker C. ready to help her mother D.good at pretending 23. After the author made the phone call, . A. they forgave the stockbroker B. they went to New York immediately C. they failed to get the check D. they spo

9、ke to their boss at once24. What does the author think of her mothers English now? A. It confuses her. B. It embarrasses her. C. It helps her tolerate rude people. D. It helps her understand the world.B Giselle and Finnegan have given Mothers Day a strange new style. It seems that a mother dog has a

10、dopted(收养)a baby squirrel(松鼠)who doesnt have parents.When Finnegan was in need of help，I took him in. To my surprise，my dog Giselle，who gave birth to babies a week ago，liked the little animal and took him into her home. Giselle seemed to know that the baby was in need of some love. Finnegan was perf

11、ectly happy to stay with the little dogs. A mother dog is much like a human mother who feeds，protects，and teaches her children to live in their world. In the early weeks，a mother dog will protect her babies，keep them warm，nurse them and clean them. As they grow older and begin to walk，she teaches th

12、em to play outside and keep their living places clean. She also teaches them how to deal with others and how to obey parents. It is natural for little dogs to play，but when they do not behave well，the mother dog will step in. If the play becomes too rough(粗暴的)，she will discipline(使守纪律)all the little

13、 dogs by holding them down until they stop struggling. Thats why it is best for little dogs to stay with their mother until at least 7 or 8 weeks of age. Giselles doggy methods of mothering may go against the squirrels instincts(本能)as he grows older. I have no doubt that Giselles loving care helped

14、the little squirrel live during those early days.25According to this passage，Finnegan is _.Aa little squirrel that is being looked after by a dogBa warmhearted woman who loves animalsCa little dog whose parents left himDa dog mother who is good at taking care of babies26Which of the following does a

15、 mother dog NOT do?AFeed and protect her little dogs.BProvide her babies with milk.CTeach her babies how to fight others.DShow her babies how to keep clean.27Why will the dog mother step in if the little dogs start to play roughly?AShe wants to play with them.BShe wants to punish them.CShe wants the

16、m to respect and love each other.DShe wants to correct their behavior.28What is the best title of the passage?AA Mother Dogs Love for BabiesBAnimals and HumansCA Mother Dogs DayDA Dog and Its Owner CYour job is important and part of what shows who you are. However, in order to be truly successful in

17、 life you need to be balanced. After fifteen years in the Information Technology industry, I have learned a few lessons that have helped me maintain my sanity (明智) at work.The key for me has always been to have hobbies and interests outside of work. It doesnt matter what you do, but you need time aw

18、ay from your work, time away from your family and time that is strictly yours for enjoyment. This blog, for example, is one of my new hobbies. Without hobbies, or at least a time to decompress, I feel that by the end of the week Im dead and no use to my family all the weekend long.I put family first

19、. This doesnt mean Im a clock-watcher at work, but means that I leave my work at work and make time for my family. I make sure Im there for supper almost every night and I spend time with my family (And watching TV doesnt count). My overall life runs a lot better when I make sure I give time to my f

20、amily.If I dont do something active like running, playing soccer or rock climbing, I tend to be ill-tempered. This is the way I deal with my stress; its not only something that makes me feel good, but also means that I can focus on work.I take time for personal reflection (反省). It makes me feel like

21、 all those goals I havent reached yet are attainable (可达到的) if I stay focused and on course.29. We can learn from the text that the author . A. thinks people are what they do B.posted this text in his blog C. seldom has supper with his family D. worked in the IT industry 15 years ago30. What does th

22、e underlined word “decompress in Paragraph 2 mean? A. Play sports. B.Reduce stress. C. Be with the family. D. Improve oneself.31. The author puts family first, . A. for he doesnt like his work much B. so he often watches TV with them C. for a good family life does good to his overall life D. so he a

23、lways expects to go home at work32. According to the author, we should to deal with stress. A. do much reading B. focus on our work C. keep a good mood D. do something activeDAre you a dog person or a cat person? With so many photos and videos of cats and dogs doing cute things online, its easier th

24、an ever to answer which of these furry friends you like more. There are many reasons why people prefer one type of pet over the other. So, have you ever wondered what your preference for cats or dogs says about you? In fact, a 2010 study done by Sam Gosling, a psychologist at the University of Texas

25、, US, and his graduate student Carson Sandy found that dog people are more extroverted (外向的), agreeable(有礼貌的) and con- scientious (认真的) than cat people. “Cats will occasionally engage in social activities, but usually after only a few minutes they will abandon the game. Dogs, on the other hand, will

26、 often engage in play, like fetching a thrown ball, for hours at a time,” said Modern Dog magazine. Just on the basis of dogs nature being more sociable than cats, you may expect that the personalities of dog people also reflect higher sociability. And Goslings study found that dog people are genera

27、lly about 15 percent more extroverted and 13 percent more agreeable, both of which are linked with social orientation (态度). In addition, dog people are 11 percent more conscientious than cat people. “Conscientiousness” is a tendency (趋势) to show self-discipline (自律), to complete tasks and aim for ac

28、hievement. This trait (特点) also shows a preference for planned rather than spontaneous (一时冲动的) behavior. In comparison, cat people are about 12 percent more anxious, but they are also 11 percent more “open” than dog people, due to a general appreciation for art, emotion, imagination, curiosity, adve

29、nture, unusual ideas and variety of experience. And people high on openness（率直的）are more likely to hold unconventional (非传统的) beliefs. Despite vast differences, there are some things that cat people and dog people have in common. “Both types of people consider themselves close to nature, dislike ani

30、mal-print clothing and are generally optimists,” noted Mother Nature Network.33What does the article mainly talk about?A. Differences between dogs and cats in their personality traits.B. Factors that influence peoples preference for dogs or cats.C. How raising a pet helps shape your personality.D. W

31、hat your preference for dogs or cats tells about you.34According to the study done by Sam Gosling, dog owners tend to _ than cat owners.A. be more imaginative and creativeB. live a more organized lifeC. be more easygoing and adventurousD. love to get close to nature more 35According to the article,

32、both dog people and cat people _.A. are generally self-disciplinedB. like to wear animal-print clothingC. are likely to hold unconventional beliefsD. are usually positive and care about nature第二节根据短文内容,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。Earthquakes are a common incident, rumbling(隆隆声) below the earths surface thousands of times every day. 36 Here ar