2018-2019学年辽宁省沈阳市东北育才学校高二下学期期中考试英语试题 听力

2018-2019学年度下学期高二年级期末考试英语科试卷答案听力部分：（20小题*1.5分=30分）1~5 AABBC 6~10 ABCAB11~15 ACACB 16~20 BCCAC阅读理解：（20小题*2分=40分）21-23 DBC 24-27 ABBA 28-31 ACDB32-35 DBAC 36-40 FACGB完形填空：（20小题*1.5分=30分）41-50 BCCAD ADBCD51-60 CCBBD AADBA语法填空：（10小题*1.5分=15分）61. a 62. torn 63. touches 64. when 65. scenes66. painful 67. heated 68. best 69. his 70. to改错: （10小题*1分=10分）Mr. Li, my English teacher, is the very person to whom I want to express my thanks to. He helped me删掉其中1个toa lot with my studies. I used to fail my English tests, which made me quite worrying. As a result, I paidworriedfull attention to huge amounts of practice, in spite of some repeated mistake. It was Mr. Li who pointed^mistakes out that my problem was my carelessness. He encourage me to change my attitude but be more confident.encouraged andWithout her, I couldn’t have found out the reason of my failure. I was grateful to Mr. Li for all the him for amsupport he has given me, which has made me the better person.a作文（25分）One possible versionDear Sir/ Madam:Glad to know that our school will start some clubs to enrich our school life. I’m writing to give my recommendation.A badminton club is highly recommended since this exercise enjoys great popularity among us students and it costs little to get equipped. With lessons and homework taking up most of our time, we students desperately need exercise to relax ourselves and refresh our mind. In the badminton club, members are entitled to be trained by some experienced badminton coaches. More interestingly, club members will watch delicately selected international matches regularly. These activities will surelyi mprove the students’ physical condition. Sounds great fun, isn’t it?Looking forward to your early reply.Sincerely yoursLi Hua附听力原文:Text 1W: Why are you so happy, Steven?M: Tomorrow is my birthday and there will be no chemistry exam tomorrow.Text 2M: You know, my daughter was once a world champion. I’m proud of her.W: Oh, I heard that.M: She began to swim in 1989, and then she joined a swimming club in 1995.W: Yes, I remember. She set a new world record in 1999.Text 3M: What do you think of Mary?W: She makes a better manager than headmistress.Text 4W: Just look at the floor. And the office manager will be here any minute.M: Take it easy. I’ll make sure the room is clean.Text 5M: What do you think of Professor Conrad’s class?W: Well, his lectures are interesting, but I think he could choose more suitable questions for the tests. Text 6W: Oh, Tony. You must quickly go down the hill. Tell Daddy about the train and the snowdrift. The snow is so heavy. The train will not stop at the station.M: But what can Daddy do?W: He can go and help to dig the snow away.M: But what can you do, Betty?W: I can go down the hill to tell the men at the station about the train and the snowdrift.M: All right. Well, let’s go. We must hurry.Text 7W: Lovely day, isn’t it?M: Oh, yes. Beautiful.W: You are not English, are you?M: No, I’m from Spain.W: How long have you been learning English?M: For three years now.W: For three years. Goodness me! Your English is very good.。

辽宁六校协作体2018－2019学年高二下学期期中考英语试题命题学校：北镇高中命题人：冯迎冯翠卷面总分：120分考试用时：100分钟第一部分听力（略）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。

AFour books that will inspire you to travel the worldThere's truly nothing like travel when it comes to gaining perspectives and exposing yourself to other cultures. To get you in the adventuring mood, we asked Amazon Senior Editor Chris Schlep to help you come up with a list of books that transport readers to another time and place. Below, see his list of four books that will inspire you to travel the world.ITALY: Beautiful Ruins by Jess W alterThis book by the popular author Jess Walter is a love story that begins on the Italian Coast in the early 60s and eventually concludes in contemporary Hollywood's screen. As the settings shift from Italy to Edinburgh and Los Angeles, you will find yourself longing to go as well. Buy it on Amazon. Price: $28.90SEATTLE: Where'd Y ou Go, Bernadette by Maria SempleMaria Semple's first novel is not exactly a love story in Seattle, but if you read it, you just might want to come here to see if people are really as self-involved as the characters in her book. What really shines through is the strange storytelling and the laughs. Buy it on Amazon. Price: $26.60ENGLAND: W olf Hall by Hilary MantelY ou can't travel to Thomas Cromwell's England without a time machine, but reading Mantel's prize-winning novel is the next best thing. It will make you long to see the ancient buildings and green grass of the English countryside, most of which are still there. Buy it on Amazon. Price: $25.10NANTUCKET: Here's to Us by Elin HilderbrandElin Hilderbrand has built a writing career out of writing about her hometown island of Nantucket. Her latest book is Here's to Us, which, perhaps not surprisingly, is a great beach book. Buy it on Amazon. Price: $30.8021. Which book has been produced into a film according to the text?A. Here's to Us.B. Wolf Hall.C. Beautiful Ruins.D. Where'd Y ou Go, Bernadette.22. What is the feature of the Where'd Y ou Go, Bernadette?A. Its low price.B. Its characters.C. Its content about love.D. Its storytelling and laughs.23. Why is Here's to Us suitable for reading on the beach?A. Because it's about the author’s hometown island.B. Because it needs a time machine.C. Because it's about ancient buildings.D. Because it exposes yourself to other cultures.BIt was many years ago. I was a young dad sitting on the couch reading a fairy tale to my little girl. She sat next to me with her head on my arm as I told the tale. When it came to the end I finished with those famous words: “And they lived happily ever after.” As I looked over to her with her wavy(鬈曲的), brown hair and big, innocent eyes I could see the smile on her face and I never wanted it to end. Then I realized that the ending of the book was what I wanted for her. I wanted her to “live happily ever after”.Still, deep in my heart I knew that this couldn't always be so. I knew that there would be times when her heart was broken. I knew there would be times when she cried in sorrow and I couldn't comfort her. I knew there would be times when all she felt was fear, sadness, sorrow, and despair. As I stroked(轻抚) her hair and smiled at her I hoped that those times would be brief and that she would have joy in her life more often than not. Living happily ever after, though, seemed out of the question.It takes me a lot of years to realize that it is possible to live happily ever after. Y ou just have to do it “one day at a time”. Happiness you see isn't some reward that you get at the end of your journey. Happiness isn't something that depends on what life you own. Happiness is something you create in your life choice by choice and day by day.The truth is happiness comes when you love. Love is a gift from God. It is love that mends broken hearts. It is love that heals grief. It is love that gives us joy. Choose to “live happily ever after, one day at a time”.24. What is the author's wish to his daughter?A. Getting a good job in the future.B. Making many friends in her school.C. Traveling around the world in her life.D. Having a happy life ever after.25. What can we know from Paragraph 2?A. Life's meaning consists in devotion.B. Living happily ever after seemed out of question to the author.C. There are times that life goes against us.D. Everyone has the right to obtain happiness and freedom.26. How to get happiness in author's opinion?A. Reward yourself once a day.B. Create it by yourself in your daily life.C. Get rid of those disturbing things.D. Take charge of your life independently.27. What is the author's purpose in writing the passage?A. To show the significance of love.B. To describe a daughter's growth.C. To introduce the definition of love.D. To tell a young father's experience.CTablets（平板电脑）are useful devices, but their big screens always make them as a b urden to carry around without a bag. Wouldn’t it be great if there were a phone withthe powers of a tablet that could be folded up and fit neatly into the hand? Now something like a tablet-shaped but foldable（可折叠的）phone is about to become available. In February, Samsung and Huawei both introduced foldable phones, the Galaxy Fold and Huawei Mate X separately, to the public for the first time. Mobile phone use has entered the “foldable future”, the Verge noted.The technology could change our lives in significant ways. These devices, due to their bendable screens, give us the larger screens we want but still fit easily into the pocket. The technology could change other devices too. For example, we could make TVs that stick to walls like posters, or fold up easily to hide away in drawers, which could help increase available space to the maximum. In a keynote address, Justin Denison, Samsung’s senior vice president, called the foldable screen “the basis for the smartphone of tomorrow”. “It’s a blank canvas (画布) for us to do something beautiful together,” he said.So is there nothing to stand in the way of the foldable future? According to tech news website Android Authority, the necessary displays were difficult to produce. In 2012, nine out of ten foldable screens produced were defective or unusable. Today, that 10 percent rate has been improved to almost 90 percent. However, at present these foldable devices are expensive. For example, the price of Huawei Mate X is 17, 500 RMB. That's a price that few people will be able to afford.But if the foldable device isn’t going to change the world overnight, there is no doubt that it is coming. Patrick Moorhead, an industry expert told The V erge, “Few are debating if foldable mobile displays are the future of smartphones; the only question is when and by whom.”28. What do we know about foldable devices?A. They are too big to fit into the pocket.B. They could bring us much convenience.C. They have become available in January.D. They are a burden to carry around without a bag.29. What can we learn from Denison’s words?A. The foldable screen has great potential.B. The technology could change other devices too.C. There must be many problems with the technology.D. The production of foldable phones will soon decrease.30. What does the underlined word in Paragraph 3 mean?A. completeB. properC. imperfectD. normal31. What can be a suitable title for the text?A. Types of foldable phones.B. The coming of foldable devices.C. Popular devices on the market.D. Difficulties in producing foldable phones.DBlue Planet II's latest episode(一集) focuses on how plastic is having a disastrous effect on the ocean and slowly poisoning our sea creatures. Researchers recently also found that sea creatures living in the deepest place on Earth, the Mariana Trench，haveplastic in their stomachs. Indeed, the oceans are drowning in plastic．Though it seems now that the world couldn't possibly function without plastics，plastics used by consumers are a remarkably recent invention. The first plastic bags were introduced in the 1950s; the same decade that plastic packaging began gaining in popularity in the United States. This growth has happened so fast that science is still catching up with the change. Plastics pollution research, for instance, is still a very early science．We put all these plastics into the environment and we still don't really know what the outcomes are going to be. What we do know, though, is disturbing. Ocean plastic is estimated to kill millions of marine animals every year. Nearly 700 species，including endangered ones, are known to have been affected by it. One in three leatherback turtles, which often mistake plastic bags for jellyfish, have been found with plastic in their bellies. Ninety percent of seabirds are now eating plastics on a regular basis. By 2050, that figure is expected to rise to 100 percent．And it's not just wildlife that is threatened by the plastics in our seas. Humans are consuming plastics through the seafood we eat. I could understand why some people see ocean plastic as a disaster, worth mentioning to the same degree as climate change. But ocean plastic is not as complicated as climate change. There are no ocean trash deniers （否认者）, at least so far. To do something about it, we don't have to remake our planet energy system．This is not a problem where we don't know what the solution is. We know how to pick up garbage．Anyone can do it．We know how to dispose （处理）of it. We know how to recycle. We can all start by thinking twice before we use plastic products. Things may seem ordinary, like using a reusable bottle or a reusable bag. But when taken collectively, these choices really do make a difference．32.Why is plastics pollution research still a very early science?A. The plastics pollution research is too difficult．B. Plastics have produced less pollution than coal．C. The world couldn't possibly function without plastics．D. Plastics have gained in popularity too fast for science to catch up．33.How did the author support his opinion in Paragraph 3?A. By statistics．B. By quotations from leading experts．C. By using examples from his own experience．D. By comparison and contrast．34.What can we infer about climate change ?A. Climate change is caused by human activities．B. Climate change is not as simple as ocean pollution．C. Climate change is less important than ocean pollution．D. Ocean plastic is more complicated than climate change．35.What is the main idea of this passage?A. Ocean pollution is a global issue．B. The oceans become choked with plastic．C. Blue Planet II has left viewers heartbroken．D. Plastics gain in popularity all over the world第二节七选五（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。

高二下学期期中考试英语试题答题时间：100分钟满分：120分第I卷第一部分阅读理解（共两节，满分40分）第一节（共15小题；每小题2分，满分30分）AI grew up in a small town. My father raised chickens and ran a construction company.I was barely 10 years old when my dad gave me the responsibility (责任) of feeding the chickens and cleaning up the stable. He believed it was important for me to have those jobs to learn responsibility. Then, when I was 22, I found a job in Natchbill at a country music club called the Natchbill Palace, I washed dishes and cooked from 4:00 pm to 9:00 pm and then went on stage and sang until 2:00 in the morning. It wasn’t long before I became known as a singing cook. I had been rejected so many times by record companies that it was hard not to be discouraged. One night, a woman executive (董事) from a company named Warner Brothers Records came to hear me sing. When the show was over, we sat down and talked and after she left, I said to myself it was one more rejection. A few weeks later, my manager received a phone call—Warner Brothers wanted to sign me to a record deal. Soon after, I released my first record in June 1986. It sold over 2 million copies. My best efforts had gone into every job I’ve ever held. It was the sense of responsibility that made me feel like a man. Knowing that I had done my best filled me with pride. I still feel that way today, even though I have become a well-known singer.1. Why was the writer once known as the singing cook?A. Because he was a cook at a country-music club.B. Because he sang for guests while he worked as a cook.C. Because he often sang while cooking.D. Because he liked singing better than cooking.2. Who first recognized his talents and helped make his career successful?A. Warner Brothers.B. His manager.C. His father.D. A businesswoman.3. What made the writer proud of himself?A. His ability to live independently.B. His sense of responsibility in whatever he did.C. His courage in the face of rejections.D. His hard work in his early days.BHOTEL INFORMATIONBaymont Inn uderdale3800 W. Commercial, Ft. Lauderdale. FL 33309Lowest Prices 110% Guaranteed (保证)Room Information: Rooms are equipped with Double, Queen , or King bed (s) , smoking or non-smoking based on location and availability. Provided in each spacious guest room is a hair dryer, coffee maker, iron, ironing board, 25’TV and guest voice mail.Check-in Time：7:00 P. M.Hotel Amenities（便利设施）：Air Conditioned, Free Parking, 24 Hour Front Desk, Pool, Television with Cable, Coffee Maker in Room, Hairdryers Available.Beach Plaza Hotel625 N. Fort Lauderdale Beach Blvd, Ft. Lauderdale, FL 33304Room Information: The oceanfront accommodations at Beach Plaza Hotel are some of the most affordable on Fort Lauderdale Beach. Each room features direct-dial telephone and cable television. The very affordable efficiency studios even include full kitchens! All rooms surround the private poolside garden courtyard. Check-in Time：7:05 P. M.Hotel Amenities：Air Conditioned, Coffee Maker in Room, 24 Hour Front Desk, Parking, Hairdryers Available, Pool, Television with Cable.4.Which hotel gives a promise?A. Baymont Inn Ft . Lauderdale.B. Beach Plaza Hotel.C. Baymont Inn Hotel.D. Fort Lauderdale Plaza Hotel.5. In which hotel parking is the cheapest?A. Baymont Inn Ft . Lauderdale.B. Beach Plaza Hotel.C. Baymont Inn Hotel.D. Fort Lauderdale Plaza Hotel.6. If you ______ , you will probably go to Beach Plaza Hotel.A. enjoy seeing films without leaving your hotel roomB. are fond of swimming in heated waterC. want to eat food cooked by yourself in the hotelD. are a cigarette smoker7. Which of the following is NOT true to the ads?A. All of the three hotels provide television with cable.B. You can keep your money in the room safe in Fort Lauderdale Plaza Hotel.C. In Beach Plaza Hotel a 24-hour maid is available.D. While staying in Fort Lauderdale Plaza Hotel, you can surf the Internet.CThe first day of school our professor introduced himself and challenged us to get to know someone we didn’t know. I stood up to look around when a gentle hand touched my shoulder. I turned around to find a wrinkled, little old lady beaming up at mewith a smile that lit up her entire being.She said, “Hi, girl! My name is Rose. I’m 87 years old. Can I give you a hug?”I laughed and enthusiastically（热情地）responded, “Of course you may!” And she gave me a giant squeeze.“Why are you in college at such a young, innocent age?” I asked. She jokingly replied, “I’m here to meet a rich husband, get married, have a couple of children, and then retire and travel!”“No seriously,” I said. I was curious what may have motivated her to be taking on this challenge at her age.“I always dreamed of having a college education and now I’m getting one!” she told me.Over the course of the year, Rose became a campus icon and she easily made friends wherever she went. She loved to dress up and she reveled（陶醉） in the attention bestowed（赋予） upon her from the other students. She was living it up.At the end of the semester we invited Rose to speak at our football banquet. I’ll never forget what she taught us.“We do not stop playing because we are old; we grow old because we stop playing. There are only two secrets to staying young, being happy, and achieving success. You have to laugh and find humor everyday. You’ve got to have a dream. When you lose your dreams, you die!” she said.“There is a huge dif ference between growing older and growing up. If you are nineteen years old and lie in bed for one full year and don’t do one productive thing, you will turn 20 years older. If I am 87 years old, and stay in bed for a year, and never do anything, I will turn 88. Anybody can grow older. But every minute counts for young men,” she added.“The idea is to grow up by always finding the opportunity in change. Have no regrets. The elderly usually don’t have regrets for what we did, but rather for things we did n ot do. The only people who fear death are those with regrets.”She concluded her speech by courageously singing “The Song of Rose”. She challenged each of us to study the lyrics（歌词）and live them out in our daily lives. At the year’s end, Rose finished the college degree she had begun all those years ago. One week after graduation Rose died peacefully in her sleep.8. Rose made herself known to the author in a ______ manner.A. seriousB. coldC. humorousD. crazy9. From the information provided in the passage, we know ______.A. Rose finished the college degree within a yearB. Rose did realize her dream of meeting a rich husband and getting married through college educationC. Rose enjoyed her campus life very muchD. Rose grew so old that she stopped playing10. Rose delivered the speech ______.A. at the graduationB. which she prepared carefullyC. ended with “The Song of Rose”D. to challenge all the other speakers11. According to her speech, ______.A. whenever you have a dream, you succeedB. all people don’t grow up while growing olderC. Rose usually regretted having done somethingD. a nine-year-old is as old as a 87-year-old if he doesn’t do anythingDYour teacher of mathematics must have taught you how to find the center of a circle.It is not easy to learn and it takes some time to do so. Here you will be introduced a simple method which can be learned within a few minutes.Put a corner of a square piece of paper upon the circumference (圆周) of a circle (see Picture 1), then mark points A and B where the two sides of the piece of paper meet the circle. You may be sure that points A and B are the two ends of the diameter (直径). Draw a straight line through the two points A and B. Then do the same thing a second time in a different place to get another diameter (see Picture 2) .You may find the center at once. The two lines cross at a point and this point is just the center of the circle.How about trying to see if it is easy to learn and remember?12. Straight line AB is sure to run_________.A. along the corner of the piece of paperB. through the center of the circleC. along one of the sides of the piece of paperD. through the corner of the piece of paper13. After you have done the same thing a second time in another place you will get_____.A. another center of the circle.B. another circumferenceC. another corner of the piece of paper.D. another diameter of the circle.14. Which are most probably needed to find the center of a given circle?A.A ruler and a pair of compasses(圆规).B.A pair of compasses, a ruler and a square piece of paper.C.A ruler and a square piece of paper.D.A pair of compasses and a square piece of paper.15. Decide which order is right to find the center of a given circle.a. Bring a square piece of paper.b. Draw a straight line through the two points.c. Mark the two points where the paper meets the circle.d. Mark the point where the two diameters meet.e. Repeat the same action another time in a different place.f. Put the corner of the square piece of paper upon.A. f,a,b,c,d,eB. a,d,b,c,f,eC. a,b,f,e,c,dD. a,f,c,b,e,d第二节信息匹配（共5小题；每小题2分，满分10分）阅读下列应用文及相关信息，并按照要求匹配信息。

第 I 卷第一部分：听力（共两节，满分30分）第一节（共5小题）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，并标在试卷的相应位置。

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。

1. How much will the man pay for the four tickets?A. 15 pounds.B. 30 pounds.C. 45 pounds.2. Why is the man late according to his words?A. He knocked down an old man.B. He sent an old man to a hospital.C. His bike was broken on the way.3. What’s the date today?A. 16th.B. 17th.C. 18th.4. Where does the conversation most probably take place?A. At a bookshop.B. At a bank.C. At a restaurant.5. What is the woman’s attitude to the dishes?A. She thinks it is just so-so.B. She dislikes it.C. She likes it very much.第二节（共15小题）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，并标在试卷的相应位置。

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 is James’ hobby?A. Collecting match boxes.B. Collecting envelopes.C. Collecting coins.7. How old was James when he got the match boxes as a gift from his father?A. 16.B. 15.C. 14.听第7段材料，回答第8~10题。

高二下学期期中考试英语试题答题时间：100分钟满分：120分第I卷第一部分阅读理解（共两节，满分40分）第一节（共15小题；每小题2分，满分30分）AI grew up in a small town. My father raised chickens and ran a construction company.I was barely 10 years old when my dad gave me the responsibility (责任) of feeding the chickens and cleaning up the stable. He believed it was important for me to have those jobs to learn responsibility. Then, when I was 22, I found a job in Natchbill at a country music club called the Natchbill Palace, I washed dishes and cooked from 4:00 pm to 9:00 pm and then went on stage and sang until 2:00 in the morning. It wasn’t long before I became known as a singing cook. I had been rejected so many times by record companies that it was hard not to be discouraged. One night, a woman executive (董事) from a company named Warner Brothers Records came to hear me sing. When the show was over, we sat down and talked and after she left, I said to myself it was one more rejection. A few weeks later, my manager received a phone call—Warner Brothers wanted to sign me to a record deal. Soon after, I released my first record in June 1986. It sold over 2 million copies. My best efforts had gone into every job I’ve ever held. It was the sense of responsibility that made me feel like a man. Knowing that I had done my best filled me with pride. I still feel that way today, even though I have become a well-known singer.1. Why was the writer once known as the singing cook?A. Because he was a cook at a country-music club.B. Because he sang for guests while he worked as a cook.C. Because he often sang while cooking.D. Because he liked singing better than cooking.2. Who first recognized his talents and helped make his career successful?A. Warner Brothers.B. His manager.C. His father.D. A businesswoman.3. What made the writer proud of himself?A. His ability to live independently.B. His sense of responsibility in whatever he did.C. His courage in the face of rejections.D. His hard work in his early days.BHOTEL INFORMATIONBaymont Inn uderdale3800 W. Commercial, Ft. Lauderdale. FL 33309Lowest Prices 110% Guaranteed (保证)Room Information: Rooms are equipped with Double, Queen , or King bed (s) , smoking or non-smoking based on location and availability. Provided in each spacious guest room is a hair dryer, coffee maker, iron, ironing board, 25’TV and guest voice mail.Check-in Time：7:00 P. M.Hotel Amenities（便利设施）：Air Conditioned, Free Parking, 24 Hour Front Desk, Pool, Television with Cable, Coffee Maker in Room, Hairdryers Available.Beach Plaza Hotel625 N. Fort Lauderdale Beach Blvd, Ft. Lauderdale, FL 33304Room Information: The oceanfront accommodations at Beach Plaza Hotel are some of the most affordable on Fort Lauderdale Beach. Each room features direct-dial telephone and cable television. The very affordable efficiency studios even include full kitchens! All rooms surround the private poolside garden courtyard. Check-in Time：7:05 P. M.Hotel Amenities：Air Conditioned, Coffee Maker in Room, 24 Hour Front Desk, Parking, Hairdryers Available, Pool, Television with Cable.4.Which hotel gives a promise?A. Baymont Inn Ft . Lauderdale.B. Beach Plaza Hotel.C. Baymont Inn Hotel.D. Fort Lauderdale Plaza Hotel.5. In which hotel parking is the cheapest?A. Baymont Inn Ft . Lauderdale.B. Beach Plaza Hotel.C. Baymont Inn Hotel.D. Fort Lauderdale Plaza Hotel.6. If you ______ , you will probably go to Beach Plaza Hotel.A. enjoy seeing films without leaving your hotel roomB. are fond of swimming in heated waterC. want to eat food cooked by yourself in the hotelD. are a cigarette smoker7. Which of the following is NOT true to the ads?A. All of the three hotels provide television with cable.B. You can keep your money in the room safe in Fort Lauderdale Plaza Hotel.C. In Beach Plaza Hotel a 24-hour maid is available.D. While staying in Fort Lauderdale Plaza Hotel, you can surf the Internet.CThe first day of school our professor introduced himself and challenged us to get to know someone we didn’t know. I stood up to look around when a gentle hand touched my shoulder. I turned around to find a wrinkled, little old lady beaming up at mewith a smile that lit up her entire being.She said, “Hi, girl! My name is Rose. I’m 87 years old. Can I give you a hug?”I laughed and enthusiastically（热情地）responded, “Of course you may!” And she gave me a giant squeeze.“Why are you in college at such a young, innocent age?” I asked. She jokingly replied, “I’m here to meet a rich husband, get married, have a couple of children, and then retire and travel!”“No seriously,” I said. I was curious what may have motivated her to be taking on this challenge at her age.“I always dreamed of having a college education and now I’m getting one!” she told me.Over the course of the year, Rose became a campus icon and she easily made friends wherever she went. She loved to dress up and she reveled（陶醉） in the attention bestowed（赋予） upon her from the other students. She was living it up.At the end of the semester we invited Rose to speak at our football banquet. I’ll never forget what she taught us.“We do not stop playing because we are old; we grow old because we stop playing. There are only two secrets to staying young, being happy, and achieving success. You have to laugh and find humor everyday. You’ve got to have a dream. When you lose your dreams, you die!” she said.“There is a huge dif ference between growing older and growing up. If you are nineteen years old and lie in bed for one full year and don’t do one productive thing, you will turn 20 years older. If I am 87 years old, and stay in bed for a year, and never do anything, I will turn 88. Anybody can grow older. But every minute counts for young men,” she added.“The idea is to grow up by always finding the opportunity in change. Have no regrets. The elderly usually don’t have regrets for what we did, but rather for things we did n ot do. The only people who fear death are those with regrets.”She concluded her speech by courageously singing “The Song of Rose”. She challenged each of us to study the lyrics（歌词）and live them out in our daily lives. At the year’s end, Rose finished the college degree she had begun all those years ago. One week after graduation Rose died peacefully in her sleep.8. Rose made herself known to the author in a ______ manner.A. seriousB. coldC. humorousD. crazy9. From the information provided in the passage, we know ______.A. Rose finished the college degree within a yearB. Rose did realize her dream of meeting a rich husband and getting married through college educationC. Rose enjoyed her campus life very muchD. Rose grew so old that she stopped playing10. Rose delivered the speech ______.A. at the graduationB. which she prepared carefullyC. ended with “The Song of Rose”D. to challenge all the other speakers11. According to her speech, ______.A. whenever you have a dream, you succeedB. all people don’t grow up while growing olderC. Rose usually regretted having done somethingD. a nine-year-old is as old as a 87-year-old if he doesn’t do anythingDYour teacher of mathematics must have taught you how to find the center of a circle.It is not easy to learn and it takes some time to do so. Here you will be introduced a simple method which can be learned within a few minutes.Put a corner of a square piece of paper upon the circumference (圆周) of a circle (see Picture 1), then mark points A and B where the two sides of the piece of paper meet the circle. You may be sure that points A and B are the two ends of the diameter (直径). Draw a straight line through the two points A and B. Then do the same thing a second time in a different place to get another diameter (see Picture 2) .You may find the center at once. The two lines cross at a point and this point is just the center of the circle.How about trying to see if it is easy to learn and remember?12. Straight line AB is sure to run_________.A. along the corner of the piece of paperB. through the center of the circleC. along one of the sides of the piece of paperD. through the corner of the piece of paper13. After you have done the same thing a second time in another place you will get_____.A. another center of the circle.B. another circumferenceC. another corner of the piece of paper.D. another diameter of the circle.14. Which are most probably needed to find the center of a given circle?A.A ruler and a pair of compasses(圆规).B.A pair of compasses, a ruler and a square piece of paper.C.A ruler and a square piece of paper.D.A pair of compasses and a square piece of paper.15. Decide which order is right to find the center of a given circle.a. Bring a square piece of paper.b. Draw a straight line through the two points.c. Mark the two points where the paper meets the circle.d. Mark the point where the two diameters meet.e. Repeat the same action another time in a different place.f. Put the corner of the square piece of paper upon.A. f,a,b,c,d,eB. a,d,b,c,f,eC. a,b,f,e,c,dD. a,f,c,b,e,d第二节信息匹配（共5小题；每小题2分，满分10分）阅读下列应用文及相关信息，并按照要求匹配信息。

高二下学期期中考试英语试题(本试卷满分150分，时间120分钟)第I卷选择题 (满分118分)第一部分:听力（共两节,满分20分）第一节（共5小题；每小题1. 5分，满分7. 5分）请听下面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，并标在试卷的相应位置。

听完每段对话后，你都有10秒钟的时向来回答有关小题和阅读下一小题。

每段对话仅读一遍。

1. When should Jane go to see Professor White?A. At 9:00B. At 10:00C. At 11:002. What did Eva do this afternoon?A. She had an English class.B. She had a history class.C. She didn’t have any class.3. What does the man mean?A. The woman should stay at home.B. The woman should go to the library.C. The woman should tell her neighbor to stop making noise.4. Which T-shirt would the woman like to buy?A. The green oneB. The red oneC. The white one5. Where is the woman now?A. In New YorkB. In ChicagoC. In California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，并标在试卷的相应位置。

听每段对话前，你将有时间阅读各个小题，每小题5秒钟；听完后，各小题给出5秒钟的作答时间。

辽宁省沈阳市东北育才学校2018-2019学年高二英语下学期期中试题（含解析）第一部分:听力第一节(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，并标在试卷的相应位置。

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。

1.What does the woman want to do?A. Find a place.B. Buy a map.C. Get an address. 【答案】A【解析】【详解】此题为听力题，解析略。

2.What will the man do for the woman?A. Repair her car.B. Give her a ride.C. Pick up her aunt.【答案】B【解析】【详解】此题为听力题，解析略。

3.Who might Mr. Peterson be?A. A new professor.B. A department head.C. A company director.【答案】C【解析】【详解】此题为听力题，解析略。

4.What does the man think of the book?A. Quite difficult.B. Very interesting.C. Too simple. 【答案】B【解析】【详解】此题为听力题，解析略。

5.What are the speakers talking about?A. Weather.B. Clothes.C. News.【答案】A【解析】【详解】此题为听力题，解析略。

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，并标在试卷的相应位置。

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。

辽宁省实验中学、沈阳市东北育才学校等五校2019学年高二下学期期末联考英语试卷【含答案及解析】姓名___________ 班级____________ 分数__________一、阅读理解1. Ben, at the age of 23 ,was the youngest man to ski solo to the North Pole. He dragged a 180-kilogramme sledge ( 雪橇 ) over 1,420 miles through the worst Arctic conditions. This year, Ben plans to ski solo from the Antarctic coast to the South Pole and back in the autumn, carrying all his supplies on his sledge.Ben Saunders was fired after persuading the firm to support his disorganized first adventure. “Everything that could go wrong did go wrong. We didn’t get to the Pole, so we had no media interest. No one heard about it.”“People said it was impossible for me to get to the Pole. I said, “No, I can get there,” an d I did. Self-belief, I see it as being a bit like a muscle — it's my belief that the more you stretch yourself the stronger it gets. If you never do anything that's uncomfortable or risky then your self-belief gets weaker. So that's one of the lessons I’ve figured out along the way.“My Antarctic adventure is just practicable and that's what is exciting to me. If I knew I could do it without too much bother, I wouldn’t be interested." Why? “Personally I'm attracted by the human performance element to it. Not that long ago, running a marathon was seen as the top point of human attempt, and now I wouldn ’ t be that surprised if my mum said she was going to run one."People ’ s horizons are changing. “I'm not particularly gifted. I’ve just chosen this on e goal to achieve and I’ve been working hard to realize it. And that ’ s the thing that attracts me: with enough training and enough determination, enough focus and preparation, how far can we go? And I don ， t think I've found out yet.”1. What do we kno w about Ben Saunders’ first adventure?A. It was ruined by his company.B. There was no press coverage.C. It was well planned and organized.D. He actually reached the North Pole.2. According to Ben Saunders, if you want to stretch your self-belief, you should______ .A. often test your confidenceB. try something adventurousC. aim to reach the North PoleD. always stretch your muscles3. Ben Saunders was excited about his Antarctic adventure because_______ .A. he liked running a marathonB. he wanted to exercise his bodyC. he knew it might be achievableD. he was sure he could do it easily4. What can we learn from the last paragraph?A. We have to change our views about adventure.B. We can never know our possibilities and energies.C. We should have a reason for going on an adventure.D. We have to be especially talented to have an adventure.2. Computers have beaten human world champions at chess and, earlier this year, the board game Go( 围棋 ). So far, though, they have struggled at the card table. So we challenged one AI(artificial intelligence) to a game.Why is poker so difficult? Chess and Go are “information complete” games where all players can see all the relevant information. In poker, other players’ cards are hidden, making it an “information incomplete” game. Players have to guess opponents’ hands from their actions----tricky for computers. Solving poker could lead to many breakthroughs, from cyber security to driverless cars.Scientists believe it is only a matter of time before AI once again vanquishes humans, so our human-machine match comes up in a game of Texas Hold’s Em Limit Poker. The AI was developed by Johannes Heinrich, aresearcher studying machine learning at UCL. It combines two techniques:neural( 神经的 )networks and reinforcement learning( 强化学习 ).Neural networks, to some degree, copy the structure of human brains: their processors are highly interconnected and work at the same time to solve problems. They are good at spotting patterns in huge amounts of data. Reinforcement learning is when a machine, given a task, carries it out,learning from mistakes it makes. In this case, it means playing poker againstitself billions of times to get better.Mr Heinrich told Sky News: “Today we a re presenting a new procedure that has learned in a different way, more similar to how humans learn. In particular,it is able to learn abstract patterns, represented by its neural network, which allow it to deal with new and unseen situations.”After two hours of quite defensive play, from the computer at least, wecalled it a draw.1. Why can’t the computer beat humans at the poker game?A. Because humans are cleverer than the computerB. Because humans practice playing the poker game every dayC. Because the computer can’t learn the regular rules of the poker gameD. Because the computer can’t know the other players’ cards completely2. What does the underlined word “vanquishes” in Paragraph 3mean?A. LeavesB. DefeatsC. CheatsD. Serves3. What do we know about the reinforcement learning of AI?A. It solves problems correctly every timeB. It is the same as the learning of humansC. It learns from the mistakes appearing in a taskD. It is more developed than the studying ways of humans4. What can be inferred from the text?A. The new procedure of AI has some features of humansB. Computers are stronger than humans in every aspectC. Humans will beat computers at playing poker foreverD. Scientists feel unhappy about the result of the poker game3. The computer keyboard helped kill shorthand—a system of rapid handwriting, and now it’s threatening to finish off handwriting as a whole. When handwritten essays were introduced on the SAT exams for the class of 2012,just 15% of the most1.5 million students wrote their answers in cursive( 手写体 ). The rest? Block letters.And those college hopefuls are just the first edge of a wave of US students who no longer get much handwriting instructions in the primary grades, frequently 10 minutes a day or less. As a result, more and more students struggle to read and write cursive.There are those who say the culture is at a crossing, turning from thewritten word to the typed one. If handwriting becomes a lost form of communication, does it matter?It was at University Virginia that researchers recently discovered apreviously unknown poem by Robert, written in his unique script. Handwritten documents are more valuable to researchers, historians say, because their authenticity can be confirmed. Students also find them more fascinating.The loss of handwriting also may be a cognitive( 认知的 ) opportunity missed. Several academic studies have found that good handwriting skills at a young age can help children express their thoughts better—a lifelong benefit. It doesn’t take much to teach better handwriting skills. At some schools in Prince George’s County, elementary school students use a program called Handwriting Without Tears for 15 minutes a day. They learn the correct formation of manuscript ( 手写的 )letters through second grade, and cursive letters in third grade.1. A poem by Robert mentioned in the passage is used to ____________.A. prove how valuable handwriting isB. explain what a famous poet he isC. show how unique his poem isD. stress how fascinating the documents are2. According to the author, when is a perfect time to learn handwriting?A. Kindergarten.B. Primary school.C. High school.D. College.3. The example of Handwriting Without Tears helps to argue that______.A. the school are responsible for the loss of handwritingB. the loss of handwriting is a cognitive opportunity missedC. the culture is turning from the written word to the typed oneD. it doesn’t take much t o teach better handwriting skills4. What is the author’s attitude towards this debate?A. PessimisticB. ScepticalC. Critical.D. Supportive4. Booking a trip on an online travel site is convenient, but comes with its own set of problems.◆ They know who's going to spend more.Last year, US travel research company Orbitz tracked people's onlineactivities to test out whether Mac users spend more on travel than PC users. It turns out that on average, Mac users lay out US $20-30 more per night on hotels. As a result, online travel sites show these users more expensivetravel options first. To avoid paying more, sort results by price.◆ Their software doesn't always link to the hotel's system.A guaranteed reservation is almost impossible to come by anywhere — but the risk of your flight or hotel being overbooked increases with third-partyproviders. The middleman's software isn't immune( 防护作用的 ) to system errors, so always call the hotel or airline to make sure your booking was processed.◆ Don't be fooled by packages: Often, they're low-end items grouped together. Ever notice how travel sites recommend a hotel, a rental car, and tour package all in one click? These deals usually feature travel that no one wants, like flights with multiple layovers( 中途停留 ). Check the fine print.◆ Once your trip is purchased, you're on your own.An online travel agency can't provide assistance the same way an agent can if a flight is cancelled or a room is substandard. Basically, when you arrive at the airport or hotel, you're just another customer who booked at the lowest rate.1. What does the writer mainly intend to tell readers?A. Steps of reserving a hotel on lineB. Tips of how to reserve flights on lineC. Problems about reserving a trip on lineD. Traps in reserving hotels and flights on line2. Why do people probably spend more on their online reservation for trips?A. They are shown less expensive travel options firstB. Some of the travel expenses are earned by Mac usersC. They book at prices recommended first by travel sites.D. Their flights or hotels are overbooked by tourist agencies3. What can we lean from the passage?A. Booking online is better than booking in other waysB. The third parties will provide good travel services on lineC. Few people book trips on line because of possible troublesD. Travelers’ interests may not be guaranteed with booking on line.二、七选五5. Are Your Clothes Causing Pollution?Very small pieces of plastic, called microfibers, are polluting rivers and oceans. 1. Clothes worn for outdoor activities and exercise are often made of artificial material, which is useful in keeping warm. But they contain very small plastic fibers, which may also be harming the environment when you wash them. When people wash these clothes, very small pieces go down the drain ( 下水道 ) with the wash water.2.Pollution caused by plastic is not new, but recent studies have shown the effect of microfibers in the environment.Studies show very small microfibers are ending up in our waters, which may come from waste water treatment factories. A 2015 study found them in fish from California.Microfibers, effect on food supplies.Beyond the waterways, the researchers say microfibers may end up in soil and agricultural lands. 3. This means there is much to be learned about microfibers and the environment. Some studies have shown that microfibers end up inside sea animals, like oysters. 4. Researchers say that the fibers tend not to move into the tissue of the fish, but it needs more study.Steps to save or keep microfibers from the environment.Until more information becomes known, there are steps to take to reduce the amount of microfibers in the environment. People should use less of the artificial materi als. If we already have those in our lives and we’re using them, an important step would be washing them less. 5. A bag is being designed in which to wash these clothes. It traps the microfibers in the bag and it may be available for purchase soon.A. New technology may also help.B. Studies on microfibers in the environment.C. They can also move around the atmosphere.D. Studies on how much of the microfibers is released.E. The source of these microfibers may surprise you: your clothes.F. Washing machines keep microfibers from escaping with wash water.G So if these microfibers have been found in fish and seafood, are they safe to eat?三、完形填空6. “Who can ever have imagined someone like me would make it this far?” asked Chad Wood last week during his high school graduation speech as the best student. Chad offered ___ to his fellow classmates to never give up---and the words ____ much more to himself. That’s because Chad is deaf, and he told the story of the serious troubles he ____ to graduate first in his class at Harrison High school in Kennesaw, Georgia.Chad didn’t start to ____ until he was 5, according to his mother, Pam Wood. Although her son was _____ a disadvantage, she was determined not to treat him _____ . “I’ve expected him to do everything every other kid does,and I saw no ____ why he couldn’t,” she told ABC News. “And if he ____the first time, we just tried again.”Chad, 17, worked hard throughout school, ____ no special treatment butsitting at the front of the class and using a special audio system so he could hear the teacher. All his hard work ____ . He received full school fare to Vanderbilt University. “Deafness had taught me a lesson to never ____ ,” he said in the speech. “Not when the experts tell you it cannot be done. Notwhen you have ____ so far behind that escaping seems the only way ____ .Not when achieving your dreams seems an entire ____ .”Chad spoke for about four minutes, after which he received a standingapplause from the class and ____ messages from family, friends and strangers. “They’ve been sending me messages on Facebook, email, they’ve been talkingto me in person telling me how it had a ____ on their lives and how they’re really ____ by it,” Chad told ABC News. “It feels ____ . Seeing that my words ___ have a power on someone and that they want to work harder because of my words makes me feel ___ .”1. A. advice B. description C. warning D. information2. A. recognized B. analysed C. meant D. described3. A. needed B. faced C. consisted D. forecast4. A. cry B. write C. smell D. hear5. A. at B. for C. under D. by6. A. kindly B. differently C. cruelly D. similarly7. A. harm B. trouble C. reason D. conclusion8. A. failed B. organized C. succeeded D. blamed9. A. appealing B. receiving C. possessing D. operating10. A. set off B. dropped off C. took off D. paid off11. A. give in B. give out C. give up D. give away12. A. waited B. fallen C. walked D. gone13. A. up B. off C. in D. out14. A. impossibility B. failure C. victory D. chance15. A. awkward B. negative C. doubtful D. supportive16. A. reward B. detail C. power D. source17. A. defeated B. exposed C. educated D. puzzled18. A. unwilling B. amazing C. shocking D. embarrassing19. A. actually B. suddenly C. strangely D. extremely20. A. astonished B. cautious C. confused D. wonderful四、短文填空7. The "One Belt One Road" strategy proposed by President Xi Jinping has drawn public attention to 1. oldest and longest trade route—Silk Road. The termin a narrow sense refers to an ancient overland trade route 2. form) in the Western Han Dynasty. This route stretched 4,350 miles from Chang's an to western China, central Asia, and even to Europe , 3. (enable) theses regionsto have better communications in diplomacy, business and culture.China was the first country in the world to breed silkworms and produce silk fabric. This craft skill reached a 4. (fair) advanced level in the Zhou Dynasty. As a major export to Europe, "silk" was used to name this great route by a German geographer. China's silk 5. (introduce) into western countries through this old trade route. People were 6. (familiar) with his product atthe beginning, and made many guesses at 7. it was produced. According to the record, the idea that silk was picked from trees was widely accepted by folksin Europe.8. (garment) made of this fabric were always best sellers, and wereconsidered a social status symbol. Ever the gorgeous Egyptian queen, Cleopatra, was also a big fan of the silk. This fascination led to an increasing demand 9. this product, and promoted the 10. (develop) of this trading route.五、短文改错8. 假定英语课课上老师要求同桌之间交换修改作文，请你修改你同桌写的以下作文。

2018—2019学年度下学期期中考试高二年级英语科试卷答题时间：120分钟满分：150分第一部分：听力第一节（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，并标在试卷的相应位置。

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。

1. What does the woman want to do?A. Find a place.B. Buy a map.C. Get an address.2. What will the man do for the woman?A. Repair her car.B. Give her a ride.C. Pick up her aunt.3. Who might Mr. Peterson be?A. A new professor.B. A department head.C. A company director.4. What does the man think of the book?A. Quite difficult.B. Very interesting.C. Too simple.5. What are the speakers talking about?A. Weather.B. Clothes.C. News.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，并标在试卷的相应位置。

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6、7题。

6. Why is Harry unwilling to join the woman?A. He has a pain in his knee.B. He wants to watch TV.C. He is too lazy.7. What will the woman probably do next?A. Stay at home.B. Take Harry to hospital.C. Do some exercise.听第7段材料，回答第8、9题。

2018-2019学年辽宁省沈阳市东北育才学校高一下学期期中考试英语试题（解析版）答题时间:120分钟满分:150分第一部分:听力(共20小题; 每小题1.5分, 共30分)第一节听下面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，并标在试卷的相应位置。

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。

1.What is the relationship between the two speakers?A. Husband and wife.B. Teacher and students.C. Doctor and patient.【答案】A【解析】【详解】此题为听力题，解析略。

2.How does the woman feel about the shoes?A. They’re a bit small.B. They’re too expensive.C. She doesn’t like the color.【答案】C【解析】【详解】此题为听力题，解析略。

3.Why was Alicia late this time?A. She missed the bus.B. Her grandma was sick.C. The bus was in an accident. 【答案】C【解析】【详解】此题为听力题，解析略。

4.What was the woman probably trying to get?A. A ticket for a movie.B. A part in a play.C. A job as a model.【答案】B【解析】【详解】此题为听力题，解析略。

5.Where are the speakers?A. At a bag store.B. In a restaurant.C. At a hotel.【答案】C【解析】【详解】此题为听力题，解析略。

辽宁省六校协作体2018-2019学年高二英语下学期期中试题（含解析）卷面总分：120分考试用时：100分钟第一部分听力（略）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。

AFour books that will inspire you to travel the world There's truly nothing like travel when it comes to gaining perspectives and exposing yourself to other cultures. To get you in the adventuring mood, we asked Amazon Senior Editor Chris Schlep to help you come up with a list of books that transport readers to another time and place. Below, see his list of four books that will inspire you to travel the world.ITALY: Beautiful Ruins by Jess WalterThis book by the popular author Jess Walter is a love story that begins on the Italian Coast in the early 60s and eventually concludes in contemporary Hollywood's screen. As the settings shift from Italy to Edinburgh and Los Angeles, you will find yourself longing to go as well. Buy it on Amazon. Price: $28.90SEATTLE: Where'd You Go, Bernadette by Maria SempleMaria Semple's first novel is not exactly a love story in Seattle, but if you read it, you just might want to come here to see if people are really as self­involved as the characters in her book. What really shines through is the strange storytelling and the laughs. Buy it on Amazon. Price: $26.60ENGLAND: Wolf Hall by Hilary MantelYou can't travel to Thomas Cromwell's England without a time machine, but reading Mantel's prize­winning novel is the next best thing. It will make you long to see the ancient buildings and green grass of the English countryside, most of which are still there. Buy it on Amazon. Price: $25.10NANTUCKET: Here's to Us by Elin HilderbrandElin Hilderbrand has built a writing career out of writing about her hometown island of Nantucket. Her latest book is Here's to Us, which, perhaps not surprisingly, is a great beach book. Buy it on Amazon. Price: $30.801. Which book has been produced into a film according to the text?A. Here's to Us.B. Wolf Hall.C. Beautiful Ruins.D. Where'd You Go, Bernadette.2. What is the feature of the Where'd You Go, Bernadette?A. Its low price.B. Its characters.C. Its content about love.D. Its storytelling and laughs.3. Why is Here's to Us suitable for reading on the beach?A. Because it's about the author’s hometown island.B. Because it needs a time machine.C. Because it's about ancient buildings.D. Because it exposes yourself to other cultures.【答案】1. C 2. D 3. A【解析】【分析】本篇是应用文。

2019-2020学年沈阳市东北育才实验学校高三英语下学期期中试题及答案第一部分阅读（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、D四个选项中选出最佳选项AVienna Concerts 2021Every day, one to three dozen Vienna concerts are staged. You can use this checklist to find a fantastic Vienna concert that is worth its money.Vienna Chamber OrchestraThe Vienna Chamber Orchestra has existed for more than 70 years. The international reputation of the Vienna Chamber Orchestra is documented by worldwide tours. The length is 65 minutes.Date: 20th JuneLocation: Minoritenkirehe, Minoritenplatz 1, 1010 ViennaTickets: 30 Euros per adult and free admission for childrenVienna Philharmonic OrchestraIn 2021, famous conductor Gustavo Dudamel will lead the Vienna Philharmonic Orchestra. Expect an amazing show with top quality classical music and fireworks. The concert lasts one and a half hours. You have to arrive at least 20 minutes early to find a place to sit.Date: 4th and 5th OctoberLocation: Schonbrunn Palace, palace gardens, in front of Naptune fountain, Schonbrunner Schlossstrasse 47, 1130 Vienna.Tickets: 30 Euros（students, children and senior citizens will receive a 10% discount per ticket）Mozart Piano Sonatas（奏鸣曲）On Saturdays and Sundays, the St. Peter’s church opens its basement to a small group of Mozart fans. In simple but elegant surroundings, international pianists perform Mozart piano sonatas on a Steinway piano. The concerts start in the early evening and last 90 minutes.Date: throughout the yearLocation: St. Peter’s basement, Petersplatz 1, 1010 ViennaTickets: 29 Euros for adults and 16 Euros for children between 8 and 14（children below 8 can enterfor free.）Vivaldi: The Four SeasonsTo point out Vivaldi’s connection to Vienna, the Italian violinist lived in the city for some time, and eventually died there. Closer to where he was buried, the church St. Charles Borromeo regularly stages The Four Seasons, Vivaldi’s main work. The concerts start at 8:15 pm on weekends and last 60 minutes. People can arrive and enter anytime during the performance.Date: throughout the yearLocation: Church St. Charles Borromeo（Karlskirche）, Kreuzherrengase 1, 1040 ViennaTickets: 25 Euros for all ages（free cancellation 24 hours before the event）1.For a couple with their 10-year-old child, which is the cheapest?A.Mozart Piano Sonatas.B.Vienna Chamber Orchestra.C.Vivaldi: The Four Seasons.D.Vienna PhilharmonicOrchestra.2.What do the Vienna Philharmonic Orchestra and Mozart Piano Sonatas have in common?A.They last one and a half hours.B.They are held in closed surroundings.C.They offer a discount for students and the aged.D.They are suitable for people who prefer pop music.3.What can we know about the concert—The Four Seasons?A.It forbids people to enter after 8:15 pm.B.It describes Vivaldi’s stories related to Vienna.C.It allows you to return your ticket for free a day in advance.D.It was created by the Church St. Charles Borromeo to memorize Vivaldi.BCigarettes aren’t just harmful when they’re being smoked. Even when cigarette ends go out and are cold, new research has found they continue to give off harmful chemicals in the air. In the first 24 hours alone, scientists say a used cigarette end will produce 14 percent of the nicotine (尼古丁) that an actively burning cigarette would produce.While most of these chemicals are released within a day of being put out,an analysis for the United States Food and Drug Administration (FDA) found the level of nicotine fell by just 50% five days later.“I was ly surprised,” since environmental engineer Dustin Poppendieck from the United States National Institute of Standards and Technology (NIST). “The numbers are significant and could have important impactswhen cigarette ends are dealt with indoors or in cars. While much attention has been paid to the health influence of first-hand, second-hand and now third-hand smoking, it is not the case when it comes to the actual cigarette end of the matter.”To measure emissions (排放) from this forgotten thing, Poppendieck and his team placed 2,100 cigarettes that were recently put out inside a special room. Once the ends weresealed away, the team measured eight chemicals commonly produced by cigarettes, four of which the FDA have their eye on for being harmful or potentially so.After setting the room’s temperature, the researchers tested how emissions changed under certain conditions. When the air temperature of the room was higher, for instance, they noticed the ends produced these chemicals at higher rates. This finding might discourage those who want to leave ashtrays (烟灰缸) out for days ata time, especially in the heat.4. What do the researchers say about cigarette ends?A They contain little nicotine.B. They produce no nicotine five days later.C. They give off nicotine for days.D. They create as much nicotine as burning cigarettes.5. What do Poppendieck’s words suggest?A. First-hand smoking does most harm.B. The findings are within his expectation.C. Cigarettes should be dealt with indoors.D. Health influence of cigarette ends is ignored.6. Which word best describes the author’s attitude to not cleaning ashtrays for days?A. Unclear.B. Disapproving.C. Unconcerned.D. Puzzled.7. What can be the best title for the text?A. Used Cigarette Ends Release Harmful ChemicalsB. Cigarettes Are More Harmful While Being SmokedC. Research Found Reasons For Cigarette Ends’ HarmD. Cigarette Ends Produce More Chemicals in the HeatCIt all happened one afternoon in Carl's backyard a few years ago. We had just finished playing stickball, and Iwas about to go home.“Wait a minute,” Carl yelled. He ran into his house and cameback with a book for me to take home and read. All he said was, “See if you like it.”I said ly nothing. I kept the book for a couple of weeks and then returned it unread. Carl never asked me if I liked it or not. During the following two years Carl lent me three more books. Each time I returned them unread.A few days after graduating from high school, Carl asked, “Benny, which college are you going to?”“I'm not going to college.” I said.“Why not?” he asked.“Because my father can't afford the tuition (学费).” I answered.“Is that it?” Carl asked. “Yes,” I said.I lied. I had no intention of going back to school now that I was out. The following day, Carl knocked on my door and handed me a check for seventy-five dollars from his father along with the bookMartin Eden.“I think that should do it.” he said.Once again I was in shock. I was working full-time in my brother's bakery. I attended two classes atWayneUniversitypart-time at night. Halfway through the semester, after receiving failing grades on exams and essays, I decided there was no way I would ever become a good student and get satisfactory grades. I dropped out of college.One day, curious, I picked up the book, thinking Carl was trying to tell me something. Despite difficulty, I pressed on. By the time I finished the book, I understood why: the main character, Martin Eden, had my own poor educational background, but managed to educate himself and become a published author.8. What do we know about the author?A. He often told lies.B. He quit school unwillingly.C. He had thought little of education before.D. He became a published author.9. What kind of person is Carl?A. Caring.B. Emotional.C. Stubborn.D. Cautious.10. What message does Carl want to convey?A. Reading makes a rich man.B. Reading is the journey of the soul.C. Reading makes a person better known.D.Readingopens up new opportunities.11. What is the best title for the text?A. A strong desire for collegeB. A wish for better educationC. A wise friendD. A wise bookDOne of the greatest challenges in caring for such intelligent animals as chimpanzees(猩猩)is providing them with enriching experiences. Every day, the chimpanzees at Project Chimps receive morning and evening food-based enrichment devices, but caregivers are always looking for more ways to keep the chimps mentally engaged. With 79 chimpanzees, each with their distinctive personality, care staff often find that different chimps react differently to new enrichment.Last year, we began inviting musicians to perform for chimps to see what they may respond. A violin performance received quite the response. Additional musicians were lined up to visit but the coronavirus has stopped the activities, which we hope toresumein the near future.This past week, we brought an electric piano for the chimps to investigate. Some chimps, like twins Buttercup and Clarisse, were immediately interested and could not wait to tap out a few notes. Others, like Emma, were more interested in trying to take it apart.29- year-old Precious has very little tolerance for the piano. She sat off to the side for a few minutes, but eventually she decided that was enough. She called an end to the enrichment session by throwing a handful of waste at the piano. Receiving her message loud and clear, we removed the piano.We could never have guessed how 33-year-old Luke would react to it. As with many retired lab chimpanzees Luke has some anxiety issues. He seems particularly distrustful of anything new, including people, food, and enrichment. But when we presented the chimps with the piano, Luke was the first to investigate. We could not believe our eyes — this usually anxious chimpanzee bravely chose to explore something new!To us at Project Chimps, this is what it is all about: giving chimpanzees the freedom to choose. We are honored to be part of their journey.12. Why do chimpanzees respond differently to new enrichment?A. They are of different genders.B. They have natural curiosities.C They are as intelligent as humans. D. They have their unique characters.13. What does the underlined word “resume” in Paragraph 2 mean?A. Continue.B. Suspend.C. Monitor.D. Regulate.14. Who showed the least interest in the piano?A. Buttercup and Clarisse.B. Emma.C. Precious.D. Luke.15. What is the text mainly about?A. How caregivers care for the retired chimpanzees.B. What care staff do to enrich chimpanzees' daily life.C. How chimpanzees are trained through various enrichment.D. What Project Chimps does to observe and study wild chimps.第二节（共5小题；每小题2分，满分10分）阅读下面短文，从短文后的选项中选出可以填入空白处的最佳选项。

2018--2019学年度下学期省六校协作体高二期中考试英语试题卷面总分：120分考试用时：100分钟第一部分听力（略）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。

AFour books that will inspire you to travel the worldThere's truly nothing like travel when it comes to gaining perspectives and exposing yourself to other cultures. To get you in the adventuring mood, we asked Amazon Senior Editor Chris Schlep to help you come up with a list of books that transport readers to another time and place. Below, see his list of four books that will inspire you to travel the world.ITAL Y: Beautiful Ruins by Jess WalterThis book by the popular author Jess Walter is a love story that begins on the Italian Coast in the early 60s and eventually concludes in contemporary Hollywood's screen. As the settings shift from Italy to Edinburgh and Los Angeles, you will find yourself longing to go as well. Buy it on Amazon. Price: $28.90SEA TTLE: Where'd You Go, Bernadette by Maria SempleMaria Semple's first novel is not exactly a love story in Seattle, but if you read it, you just might want to come here to see if people are really as self-involved as the characters in her book. What really shines through is the strange storytelling and the laughs. Buy it on Amazon. Price: $26.60ENGLAND: Wolf Hall by Hilary MantelYou can't travel to Thomas Cromwell's England without a time machine, but reading Mantel's prize-winning novel is the next best thing. It will make you long to see the ancient buildings and green grass of the English countryside, most of which are still there. Buy it on Amazon. Price: $25.10NANTUCKET: Here's to Us by Elin HilderbrandElin Hilderbrand has built a writing career out of writing about her hometown island of Nantucket. Her latestbook is Here's to Us, which, perhaps not surprisingly, is a great beach book. Buy it on Amazon. Price: $30.801. Which book has been produced into a film according to the text?A. Here's to Us.B. Wolf Hall.C. Beautiful Ruins.D. Where'd You Go, Bernadette.2. What is the feature of the Where'd You Go, Bernadette?A. Its low price.B. Its characters.C. Its content about love.D. Its storytelling and laughs.3. Why is Here's to Us suitable for reading on the beach?A. Because it's about the author’s hometown island.B. Because it needs a time machine.C. Because it's about ancient buildings.D. Because it exposes yourself to other cultures.【答案】1. C 2. D 3. A【解析】【分析】本篇是应用文。