2018-2019学年张家口市万全区万全中学第二学期期初考试

2018-2019学年张家口市万全区万全中学第二学期期初考试高二英语试卷本试卷分第I卷（选择题）和第II卷（非选择题）两部分，全卷满分150分。

考试时间120分钟。

注意事项：1.答卷前，考生务必用0.5mm黑色签字笔在答卷卷头相应位置填写班级、姓名、考场、考号；在答题卡相应栏内填写自己的姓名、准考证号，并用2B铅笔将考试科目、准考证号涂写在答题卡上。

2.II卷内容须用0.5mm黑色签字笔写在答题卷相应空格或区域内。

3.考试结束，将答题卡和答题卷一并交回。

第一部分听力（共两节，满分30分）做题时，先将答案标在试卷上。

录音内容结束后，你将有两分钟的时间将试卷上的答案转涂到答题卡上。

第一节（共5小题；每小题1. 5分，满分7. 5分）听下面5段对话。

每段对话后有一个小题，从题中所给的A、B、C三个选项中选出最佳选项。

听完每段对话后，你都有10秒钟的时间来回答有关小题和阅读下一小题。

每段对话仅读一遍。

例：How much is the shirt?A. £19.15.B. £9.18.C. £9.15.答案是C。

1. What’s the weather like now?A. Sunny.B. Windy.C. Cloudy.2. Where does the conversation take place?A. Over the telephone.B. In an emergency room.C. In a cinema.3. How would the woman like to go?A. By bus.B. By taxi.C. By train.4. What does the woman advise the man to do?A. To be a host.B. To take a dance class.C. To practice more.5. Why do the speakers need to do extra housework?A. They played basketball too much.B. They broke a window.C. They didn’t tell the truth.第二节（共15小题；每小题1. 5分，满分22. 5分）听下面5段对话或独白。

每段对话或独白后有几个小题，从题中所给的A、B、C 三个选项中选出最佳选项。

听每段对话或独白前，你将有时间阅读各个小题，每小题5秒钟；听完后，各小题将给出5秒钟的作答时间。

每段对话或独白读两遍。

听第6段材料，回答第6、7题。

6 What’s the probable relationship between the speakers?A. Teacher and student.B. Colleagues.C. Boss and employee.7. What’s wrong with the woman speaker?A. She broke her ankle.B. Her mom had an accident.C. She lost the application.听第7段材料，回答第8、9题。

8. What is the man's attitude toward his future career?A. Disappointed.B. Confident.C. Uncertain.9. What is the woman’s major?A. Hotel management.B. English education.C. Business management.听第8段材料，回答第10至12题。

10. What does “English weather in your body” mean?A. Seeing a doctor.B. Catching a cold.C. Taking a sunbath.11. What does the doctor tell the man to do?A. To drink water and juices.B. To stop drinking lemon water.C. To change his medicine.12. What should the man take according to the doctor?A. An umbrella.B. His medical record.C. His health insurance card.听第9段材料，回答第13至16题。

13. What will the woman do for her holiday?A. Go for a picnic.B. Go to the coast.C. Go boating.14. Why does the man suggest the woman watching the whales?A. It’s the right time.B. It’s not expens ive.C. It’s a good experience.15. What had the woman better do to watch the whales?A. Rent a boat.B. Practice swimming.C. Make a reservation.16. How does the woman feel about watching the whales?A. Satisfied.B. Worried.C. Excited.听第10段材料，回答第17至20题。

17. What is the lecture mainly about?A. How air pollution has changed since the 1950s.B. What problems air pollution has caused.C. How air pollution can be dealt with.18. When was a Clean Air Act introduced in Britain?A. In 1950.B. In 1952.C. In 1956.19. In what way is air pollution now different from that in the 1950s?A. It happens mostly in large cities.B. It causes worse problems.C. It can’t be seen.20. What is the main cause of air pollution now according to some scientists?A. Factories.B. Vehicles.C. Smogs.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，从每题所给的A、B、C和D四个选项中，选出最佳选项。

AWinter is for working hard, summer is for playing hard. From the Bahamas to Amsterdam, we have several most appealing summer vacation spots for you to choose from.The BahamasWhile there is a risk of getting rained on during hurricane season, June generally sees mild weather, fewer crowds and significantly lower prices. While some resorts (度假胜地) in the Out Islands may close, New Providence and Paradise Island remain open year-round. It’s a good choice for families looking for a taste of relaxing island living.Mackinac Island, MIMackinac Island, 20 minutes by boat from either the Upper or Lower Peninsula of Michigan, comes alive on summer weekends. Most of its roughly 4 square miles is parkland, suitable for hiking and cycling. Be sure to take in the beautiful architecture―Victorian cottages that date back to just after the Civil War. You can have a taste of times gone by; cars were banned more than a hundred years ago, and horse-drawn carriages are still used to get around today.Ocean City, MDThis East Coast beach town is best known for its boardwalk, which is known for old-school amusement rides. Cycling in the town is also a great pleasure. Grab your wallets and feast on hard-shelled crabs at Hooper’s crab house or drink in the sunset with a local beer in hand from Fager’s Island Restaurant & Bar’s large bayfront decks. Parking is free with your consuming receipt. You c an’t miss a classic walk along the boardwalk and the taste of Thrasher’s vinegar and Old Bay French fries.AmsterdamSummer is the ideal time to visit this city. The gray skies have lifted, festivals abound and events to enjoy include the Open Garden Days, when visitors can peek (窥视) into the private gardens behind the beautiful Houses that line the famous canals. You can experience urban adventure, crossing Amsterdam’s thousands of bridges and waterways by bike and by boat in search of the perfect brown cafe.21. Where could you go if you want to enjoy a bit of history?A. The Bahamas.B. Mackinac Island, MI.C. Ocean City, MD. D. Amsterdam.22. What can you experience in Amsterdam?A. Enjoying life on islands with family.B. Riding horse-drawn carriages.C. Eating seafood in the sunset.D. Exploring waterways in a boat.23. What do Mackinac Island, MI and Ocean City, MD have in common?A. They are suitable for cycling.B. They have snacks to offer.C. They have ancient tourist spots.D. They provide free parking.BI passed a man on the way home from work this evening. He was walking down the side of the carriageway. Actually, he was walking unsteadily. I slowed down wondering whether to stop and give him a lift, at least dow n to a safer part of the road. I couldn’t be sure but he appeared to be quite drunk. I pulled over and watched him in my rear-view mirror. He was obviously well-oiled. A truck turned sharply to avoid him at one point-he didn’t appear to care.Having stopped now, I thought I might as well wait for him to reach the car. Five minutes went by and he reached the car. My windows were down, and I asked him if he wanted a lift. He indicated that he was going to the next town, just out of my way, but not far enough to put me to trouble. So in he got.“Sorry, I’m really quite drunk. I’ve been at a funeral. My family are all really out of it, so I decided to walk home. I’m Ryan,” and he offered me his hand. I drove and we talked. He told me he’d buried his uncle, and t hat he was a traveler.He called me brother and offered me his cool shades as payment. I declined and said the joy was in the giving. Three times along the way he told me that, “Whatever we put out therecomes back to us. Something good will come to you fo r picking me up.” We told each other where we came from, the places we’ve lived, and how we both ended up here. He apologized again for being so drunk. “Anywhere around here is fine for me,” he said. So I dropped him at the next junction. We shook hands an d spoke each other’s names again.24. Why did the author give the man a ride?A. The author recognized who he was.B. The man was in a dangerous situation.C. The man was too drunk to walk further.D. The author was going to the same place.25. What doe s the underlined word in Paragraph 1 “well-oiled” mean?A. Bad-tempered.B. Drunk.C. Speeding.D. Strong.26. What did the man do before getting off the car?A. He gave the author some taxi fares.B. He expressed his thanks many times.C. He told the author his exact destination.D. He apologized for causing the author trouble.27. What might be the best title for the text?A. Total StrangersB. Brotherly HelpC. Emergency ResponseD. Accepted OfferC“The failure to play is now a serious issue and it calls for action for change,” says Sir Ken Robinson, a leading expert in education, creativity and human development. This is the driving force behind Outdoor Classroom Day—a global teacher-led campaign, supported by Dirt is Good, a company producing daily chemical products.Outdoor Classroom Day, taking place on 17th May and 1st November this year, will see schools around the world swap the inside for the outside and take learning into the playground and beyond to make playtime a key part of the school day. This might involve using natural objects like stones to do sums, or going on an insect hunt to encourage curiosity. By now, Outdoor Classroom Day has grown from a grassroots movement to a global campaign that is expected to benefit five million children and over 40,000 schools from all around the world in 2018.This is helping to change the trend that sees many schools selling up or building on their playgrounds and cutting back on playtime to make more room for academic studies, while at home children’s lives are increasingly filled with organized activities intended to help them learn. Today globally 61% of parents surveyed in the Dirt is Good Qualitative Study said that children don’t know how to play without using technology.Outdoor Classroom Day is making playing time happen, with 22% of participating schools having increased their playtime since joining the campaign. 93% of teachers surveyed saw improvements in children’s creativity after playing outside, and 97% believe that time outdoors is necessary for children to reach their full potential.Scientific studies show that real play—the active, physical, self-directed play—is essential for children to develop key life skills that are not taught elsewhere. Few would question the value of developing creativity, leadership, resourcefulness, and curiosity.28. What do children do on Outdoor Classroom Day?A. Have a day off and go playing anywhere.B. Have P. E. classes on the playgrounds.C. Learn and play by using natural things outside.D. Play on their own without the teachers, guidance.29. Why do children spend less time outdoors?A. Technology helps children learn better at home.B. Parents prefer to home school their children.C. Schools stop providing playgrounds.D. Adults ignore the importance of playtime.30. How are children’s key life skills developed?A. They are taught by their teachers.B. They are learnt from their parents.C. They are gained by doing surveys.D. They are acquired through real play.31. What s the author's purpose in writing this passage?A. To inform.B. To persuade.C. To entertain.D. To advertise.DThe softshell turtle species is officially listed as endangered by the IUCN Red List. Scientists long thought softshell turtles were extinct in the Cambodian part of the Mekong River until they discovered some stragglers (掉队者) in the early 2000s.The species had quite a wide historical range across Asia, but much of that range is now completely gone. Much of the turtle’s habitat in Southeast Asia have disappeared due to urban and industrial development along the Mekong River. The sand where turtles multiply is routinely carried away for use in construction projects, while fishing nets lift up hatchlings. People also take turtles and their eggs to sell for food.Initial surveys in 2003 and in 2007 found two small populations of the softshell turtles along a 30-mile stretch (水域) of the Mekong River. Since then, conservation groups haveworked with local communities and officials to increase the wild population of these endangered turtles, including a program to hire former egg collectors to help search for and protect nests instead of harvesting the eggs.For the last decade, WCS, Conservation International, the Turtle Survival Alliance and local groups have worked to protect turtle nests. Their goal is to ensure eggs will multiply and hatch, and that baby turtles grow strong enough to eventually take care of themselves in the wild.A team recently released 150 hatchlings back into their natural habitat, bringing the total to more than 7,700 baby turtles in the past 10 years.32. What can we learn about softshell turtles from Paragraph 2?A. Few of them lived in Asia before 2003.B. They were officially recognized as endangered.C. Human activities greatly damaged their habitats.D. They could hardly find food in the Mekong River.33. Why were former egg collectors hired?A. To lead a program.B. To harvest turtle eggs.C. To protect turtle habitats.D. To take care of baby turtles.34. What achievement has been made in softshell turtle protection?A. A great many nests have been built.B. A lot more eggs have hatched safely.C. Some organizations have been formed.D. Their population has increased to 7,700.35. What's the main idea of the text?A. Endangered species should be kept in the wild.B. Local groups help to protect endangered species.C. Softshell turtles are increasing at an alarming speed.D. Conservation groups bring hopes to softshell turtles.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。