学年高二英语上学期期中试题28.docx

1、学年高二英语上学期期中试题28芷兰2018年下学期高二年级期中考试英 语 试 题时 量：120分钟 满 分：150 分第卷第一部分 听力(共两节, 满分30分)第一节(共5小题，满分7.5分)1.Whatcoloristhewomansblouse? A.Blue. B.Yellow. C.White.2.Whatdrinkdoesthemanwant? A.Greentea. B.Orangejuice. C.Coffee.3.Wherewillthewomanfindhercellphone? A.Intheclassroom. B. Inadeskdrawerinherroom. C.O

2、nthediningtable4.Whyisthemangoingtothepostoffice? A.Topostsomeletters. B.Toseehisfriend. C.Tobuysomestamps.5.Whatdoesthemanwantthewomantodo? A.Torepairhiscomputer. B.TocallSam. C.TogivehimSamsphonenumber.第二节(共15小题满分22.5分)听下面一段对话，回答第6和第7两个小题。6. Which might the man support?A. Brushing teeth twice a da

3、y.B. Stopping using an air conditioner.C. Using new technology more.7.Whatarethespeakerstalkingabout?A. How to protect the environment.B. How to live a healthy life.C. How to balance the environment and technology.听下面一段对话：回答第8和第9两个小题8. What is the relationship between the two speakers?A. Patient and

4、 nurse. B. Husband and wife. C. Teacher and student.9. When did the man go to sleep last night?A. At 9 oclock. B. At 10 oclock. C. At 8 oclock.听下面一段对话，回答第10至第12三个小题。10.Whichdaydoesthemanmakeareservation for? A.March 22nd. B.May 21st. C.March 21st.11.Whydoesntthemanwanttoreservethe suite? A.Hewantsar

5、oomwithagardenview. B.Ithasnobathroom. C.Itsexpensive.12.Includingtax,howmuchshouldthemanpay fortheroom? A.80 dollars. B.88 dollars. C.96 dollars.听下面一段对话，回答第13至第16四个小题。13.Whatisthewomansnew house like? A.It is very big. B.It is fashionable. C.It is wooden inside.14.Which of the following things does

6、 the womans new house NOT have? A.A dining room. B.A kitchen. C.A balcony.15.Whatis one of the tatami mat rooms used for in the womans house? A.A bedroom for herself. B.A bedroom for her housemate. C. A storeroom.16.Whatcan we learn about the woman? A.She hates living with a housemate. B.She doesnt

7、like doing housework. C.She likes spicy food.听下面一段独白，回答第17至第20四个小题。17.Howold are the girls in the Girl Guides? A.Between 9 and 14. B.Between 10 and 14. C.Between 10 and 15.18.What canthemembers do in the Guides? A. Have competitions. B.Go climbing. C.Do homework.19.What happened totheteacher in the

8、Guides on her birthday? A.She had a good sleep. B.She went camping with others. C.She received a cake and a card.20.What didthespeakersdo after the birthday party? A.She played games with her friends. B. She took a shower C. She went bowling.第二部分 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

9、给的四个选项(A、B、C和D)中, 选出最佳选项。ATour the White HouseDo you want to visit the countrys most famous house? Here is what you need to know.Requesting a tourPublic tour requests must be made at least 21 days before your visit. You can make requests up to three months at the earliest. Things are a little differ

10、ent for foreign visitors. Foreign visitors need to go to their home countrys embassy (大使馆) in Washington, DC for advice first.When can I tour the White House?Tours usually run from 7:30 a.m. to 11:30 a.m. Tuesday through Thursday, and 7:30 a.m. to 1:30 p.m. on Fridays and Saturdays. For more informa

11、tion on White House tours, visit the White House tours and events page or call the White House Visitors Office 24-hour information line at 202-456-7041.How to get to the White House?The closest subway stations to the White House are Federal Triangle, Metro Center and McPherson Square. Please note th

12、ere is NO PARKING near the White House. Public transportation is strongly encouraged.Where can I put my bag during the tour? You are not allowed to bring your bag in the White House. If your hotel is nearby, we suggest leaving your bag in your room during the tour. If this is impossible, you can ask

13、 one member of your tour group to hold everyones bags. That person can take the tour once his or her group has finished theirs. You can also put your bag at the baggage lockers (储物柜) at Union Station. These are near Gate A. Lockers are available from 6 a.m. to 10 p.m. every day. For any more questio

14、ns, please call Tiburon Lockers at 202-898-1592.21.If youre a foreign visitor, _. A.You must visit your embassy in Washington DC before your visit B.You can make requests four months before visiting C.You have to arrive in Washington, DC 21 days earlier D.You are encouraged to drive to the White Hou

15、se22.What do we know about touring the White House from the text?A.Visitors have to use the baggage lockers before 6 p.m.B.Visitors can find the baggage lockers near Gate A at Union Station.C.Visitors can tour the White House with their bags.D.Visitors can call 202-456-7041 for information on baggag

16、e lockers.23.This text can most likely be found in _.A. a history book B. a fashion magazine C. a guide book D. a local newspaperBWe spent a weekend in Paris. We passed a half of the country to get to the city and were extremely surprised by the emptiness around. Our guide explained that only the ca

17、pital of the country is busy and lively.The city produced a great impression upon me! It is very beautiful and is totally unlike other European cities Ive been to! It is charming and elegant. The Parisians are really proud of their nationality and sincerely sympathize with the non-French, but unders

18、tand that to be a French is a privilege(幸运) and not everyone is lucky enough to have it. Its very hard to find a single person in Paris who is willing to speak English, for they call the French “frogs”.What food do I like in Paris most of all? Coffee and pizza in a French restaurant! Ive never eaten

19、 so tasty a pizza! I like the way the dishes are numbered. You dont have to tell something in French. You just raise a finger (or fingers) according to the number of dishes youd like to order. In Paris the dinner is served rather late at 8-9 p.m. We know the German get seated with their backs toward

20、s the street; they are interested in the result of taking meals and dont care whats going on around. The French, on the contrary, like to watch the pedestrians (行人) and the cars in the streets, sipping some wonderful wine.The French like to roll along the streets. Paris is simply destined for it! Wh

21、ere else can one order the latest fashion clothes? Men in elegant black costumes? Thin women in tight-fitting dresses and tiny handbags?I like Paris. Its absolutely unique! And I wish I managed to preserve its charm and uniqueness in our era of globalization!24. How would the French describe the Eng

22、lish according to the passage? A. Selfish. B. Charming C. Humorous. D. Rude25. How could the author easily order the dishes in a French restaurant?A. By raising fingers. B. By speaking French. C. By reading the numbers. D. By pointing to the dishes.26. Why were the German mentioned in the third para

23、graph?A. To show the French have their meals differently. B. To stress that to be a French is a privilege.C. To provide some advice for the travelers. D. To compare their different tastes in meals.27. According to the passage, what could you enjoy while walking along the streets in Paris?A. The most

24、 expensive cars. B. The latest fashion clothes.C. The most modernized buildings. D. The emptiest supermarkets.C“Oh, my god. Are you serious?”Thats a reaction I often get when people hear the tale of my childhood.Its a story I dont often share. Growing up in a bad home, I learned to protect myself by

25、 not speaking up. Ive seldom said anything about how badly I was treated and hurt as a child.I dont talk about how my name was changed at least three times, what it was like to live in my van (厢式货车)， or how Ive struggled with anxiety, depression (沮丧), and wanting to kill myself.But I learned to star

26、t speaking up for myself. I went on to earn two graduate degrees and I will complete my doctorate (博士学位) this year. Ive also become a widely published author. So, how did I get to where I am today?Whats helped me is surrounding myself with caring, loving people. Ive learned day-to-day skills through

27、 research, trial and error, and with the help of skilled professionals.Theyve taught me how to slow down, to breathe, to be thankful for what Ive got. Theyre the ones who make my goals possible. They have also taught me to turn my past experiences into strength - to make the negatives into positives

28、.My hope is that sharing my story might help others to see what is possible even in the darkest of times and help others to speak out.I dont think Im in any way special or unique. Im a common man, no more deserving(值得帮助的) than anyone else. But for far too long, Ive been afraid that others think Im d

29、amaged goods. Ive worried about how I might be treated differently.Pain and fear teach us to be silent. Its time for that to change.I dont know what tomorrow might bring. But one thing Ive learned is that if we can hold on and find help, if we find ways to get through the day and speak up, well not

30、only survive, but become stronger than before.Our very survival can be an inspiration all on its own. And with love of my friends, I look forward to so much more than completing my education - I look forward to the future.28. Why do people react the way they do after hearing the authors story? A. Be

31、cause the author made up the story. B. Because the author had a terrible early life. C. Because the author learned to protect himself from childhood. D. Because the author was a shy person who didnt like to share stories.29. What has helped the author become who he is now? a. Financial help from charities. b. Choosing positive and helpful people as friends. c. Putting in the effort to learn everyday skills. d. Getting special treatment for depression.A. ab.