1、.重慶市萬州二中2019-2019學(xué)年高二英語上學(xué)期期中試題考生須知：1.本試卷總分值為150分，考試時間為120分鐘2.必須在答題紙的對應(yīng)答題位置上答題，寫在其他地方無效。第I卷第一部分 聽力共兩節(jié)，每題1.5分，總分值30分聽下面5段對話。每段對話后有一個小題，從題中所給的A、B、C三個選項中選出最正確選項，并標在試卷的相應(yīng)位置。聽完每段對話后，你都有10秒鐘的時間來回來有關(guān)小題和閱讀下一小題。每段對話僅讀一遍。 例：How much is the shirt? A. 19.15 B. 9.18 C. 9.15 答案是C。1. What does the man want to do?A.

2、 Take photos. B. Buy a camera. C. Help the woman.2. What are the speakers talking about?A. A noisy night B. Their life in town. C. A place of living.3. Where is the man now?A. On his way. B. In a restaurant. C. At home.4. What will Celia do?A. Find a player. B. Watch a game. C. Play basketball.5. Wh

3、at day is it when the conversation takes place?A. Saturday. B. Sunday. C. Monday.第二節(jié)共15小題：每題1分，總分值15分請聽下面5段對話。每段對話后有幾個小題，從題中所給出的A、B、C三個選項種選出最正確選項，并標在試卷的相應(yīng)位置。聽每段對話前，你將有時間閱讀各個小題。，每題5秒鐘；聽完后，各小題給出5秒鐘的作答時間。每段對話讀兩遍。聽第6段材料，答復(fù)6、7題。6. What is Sara going to do?A. Buy John a gift B. Give John a surprise C. Inv

4、ite John to France7. What does the man think of Saras plan?A. Funny. B. Exciting. C. Strange.聽下面一段，答復(fù)第8至9題8. Why does Diana say sorry to Peter?A. She has to give up her travel plan.B. She wants to visit another city.C. She needs to put off her test.9. What does Diana want Peter to do?A. Help her wit

5、h her study.B. Take a book to her friend.C. Teach a geography lesson.聽下面一段對話，答復(fù)第10至12題。10. Why does the man call the woman?A. To tell her about her new job.B. To ask about her job programC. To plan a meeting with her.11. Who needs a new flat?A. Alex. B. Andrea. C. Miranda.12. Where is the woman now?

6、A. In Baltimore. B. In New York. C. In Avon.聽下面一段對話，答復(fù)第13至16題。13. What does Jan consider most important when he judges a restaurant?A. Where the restaurant is.B. Whether the prices are low.C. How well the food is prepared.14. When did Jan begin to write for a magazine?A. After he came back to Sweden

7、.B. Before he went to the United States.C. As soon as he got his first job in 1982.15. What may Jan do to find a good restaurant?A. Talk to people in the street.B. Speak to taxi drivers.C. Ask hotel clerks.16. What do we know about Jan?A. He cooks for a restaurant.B. He travels a lot for his work.C.

8、 He prefers American food.聽下面一段獨白，答復(fù)第17至20題。17. What do we know about the Plaza Leon?A. Its a new building. B. Its a small town. C. Its a public place.18. When do parents and children like going to the Plaza Leon?A. Saturday nights. B. Sunday afternoons. C. Fridays and Saturdays.19. Which street is

9、known for its food shops and markets?A. Via Del Mar Street. B. Fernando Street. C. Hernandes Street.20. Why does the speaker like Horatio Street best?A. It has an old stone surface. B. It is named after a writer. C. It has a famous university.第二部分 閱讀理解共兩節(jié)，總分值40分共15小題，每題2分，總分值30分閱讀以下短文，從每題所給的四個選項A、B、

10、C和D中選出最正確選項。AI travel a lot, and I find out different “styles of directions every time I ask “How can I get to the post office?Foreign tourists are often confused in Japan because most streets there dont have names; in Japan, people use landmarks in their directions instead of street names. For exam

11、ple, the Japanese will say to travelers, “Go straight down to the corner. Turn left at the big hotel and go past a fruit market. The post office is across from the bus stop.In the countryside of the American Midwest, there are not usually many landmarks. There are no mountains, so the land is very f

12、lat; in many places there are no towns or buildings within miles. Instead of landmarks, people will tell you directions and distances. In Kansas or Iowa, for example, people will say, “Go north two miles. Turn east, and then go another mile.People in Los Angeles, California, have no idea of distance

13、 on the map; they measure distance in time, not miles. “How far away is the post office? you ask. “Oh, they answer, “its about five minutes from here. You say, “Yes, but how many miles away is it? They dont know.Its true that a person doesnt know the answer to your question sometimes. What happens i

14、n such a situation? A New Yorker might say, Sorry, I have no idea. But in Yucatan, Mexico, no one answers “I dont know. People in Yucatan believe that “I dont know is impolite, They usually give an answer, often a wrong one. A tourist can get very, very lost in Yucatan!21. When a tourist asks the Ja

15、panese the way to a certain place they usually _A. describe the place carefully B. show him a map of the placeC. refer to recognizable buildings and places D. tell him the names of the streets22. What is the place where people measure distance in time?A. Los Angeles. B. New York. C. Kansas. D. Iowa.

16、23. People in Yucatan may give a tourist a wrong answer _A. in order to save time B. so as to be polite C. as a test D. for funBThe 14-year-old, Amit Dodani, a talented speaker and persuasive debater at school, suffered as a child from a speech disorder.He began working with a speech therapist 理療師 w

17、hen he was 6 years old, but it was his decision to try out for debate team at the end of seventh grade that helped him most.“That experience changed my life, he wrote after his team went on to nationals. “It gave me hope, and helped me see my own true potential.Since he launched MynameMystory last y

18、ear, the site has attracted national and even international attention. Amits mom said her sons website is meant to send a message that no one is alone in their experience, showing how people overcame their challenges and how others can, too.“The big thing that clicked in Amit was the belief that peo

19、ple are really needed to help each other in this country, she said. “I wasnt surprised he wanted to do this, because at such a young age he had this spirit in him.In addition to the website, Amit also wanted to expand the idea of sharing stories. So he asked his friends and classmates to donate book

20、s to distribute to local hospitals. He hoped to collect perhaps 1,000, but in just two weeks, he received more than 2,300 donations.“There was an absolute connection between the website and books, Amit said. “But books are something that can really make a difference to someone who is in the hospital

21、 and cant go to school.Amit said hes hoping to organize a large live event for MynameMystory at the end of this year at Chaminade High School in West Hills. Those who shared their stories on the website will be invited to speak and encourage others to share their stories of overcoming challenges.“We

22、re hoping for big things, Amit said. “We have a lot of events planned out for the future. The goal is basically to inspire people in a different way.24. What helped change Amits speaking ability most effectively?A. His speech therapist.B. His mothers careC. His debating experience.D. His teachers ef

23、forts.25. Whats the purpose of Amits setting up the website MynameMystory ?A. To attract national and international attention.B. To show others how he overcame his challenges.C. To encourage people to take part in debating.D. To deliver his idea that people can help each other.26. Why did Amit decid

24、e to donate books to sick children?A. They are not allowed to visit the website.B. Website and books have no connection.C. They shouldnt be left out in studies.D. Books have a special influence on them.27. Whats the main idea of the text?A. Amit never stops working for his dream.B. A young boy is he

25、lping others in his own way.C. Dont ignore the small things in life.D. MynameMystory helps build up self-confidence.C A European Union program is letting blind people experience famous paintings for the first time. It uses three dimensional 3-D printing to re-create famous paintings so they can be t

26、ouched. One painting printed with the new technology is Gustav Klimts “The Kiss. It is a popular attraction at the Belvedere Museum in Vienna, Austria. The painting shows a man and a woman standing in a field filled with flowers. They are wearing gold robes and have their arms around each other. The

27、 man leans down to kiss the woman. Klimt finished the painting in 1908. Until now, people who had trouble seeing could not appreciate the artwork. But thanks to the reproduction they can touch the piece and feel the ridges and depressions. Andreas Reichinger started making 3-D versions of artwork in

28、 2019. He said this reproduction was his most difficult project because the couples robes are so detailed. Dominika Raditsch is a blind museum visitor. She touched the reproduction. As she moved her hands around it she said, Exactly, can you see these? There are so many details.“ Raditsch said she c

29、an imagine what the original painting looks like when she touches the reproduction. “Its somehow round. You can feel it. It comes with it. And in many places its so smooth. And then I think to myself: it probably shines too! Raditsch said. The Belvedere is not the only museum to have 3-D versions of

30、 its artwork. Some of the pieces at the Prado, in Madrid, Spain, have reproductions that can be touched. But the piece in Vienna has one special part: it is made with widely available 3-D printing technology. That means one day, blind art fans anywhere in the world could download the source files an

31、d print the reproductions themselves.28. What is The kiss?A. A European Union project. B. A popular painting.C. A 3-D technology. D. A famous museum.29. Why did Reichinger say this reproduction was difficult to finish? A. The painting was reproduced detailedly. B. The original artwork was made in 19

32、08. C. Blind art fans cant download the source. D. The 3-D technology is not available.30. How did Raditsch feel when she first touched the reproduction? A. Awkward. B. Puzzled. C. Excited. D. Nervous.31. What is the best title for the text? A. A European Union Program for Museum Visitors B. 3-D Pri

33、nting Lets Blind Experience Famous Painting C. How to Reproduce the World-famous Paintings D. A Special Museum for Art Fans in Vienna, AustriaDYou are given many opportunities in life to choose to be a victim or creator. When you choose to be a victim, the world is a cold and difficult place. “They

34、did things to you which caused all of your pain and suffering. “They are wrong and bad, and life is terrible as long as “they are around. Or you may blame yourself for all your problems, thus internalizing內(nèi)化your victimization. The truth is, your life is likely to stay that way as long as you feel a

35、need to blame yourself or others. Those who choose to be creators look at life quite differently. They know there are individuals who might like to control their lives, but they dont let this get in the way. They know they have their weaknesses, yet they dont blame themselves when they fail. Whateve

36、r happens, they have choice in the matter. They believe their dance with each sacred moment of life is a gift and that storms are a natural part of life which can bring the rain needed for emotional and spiritual growth. Victims and creators live in the same physical world and deal with many of the

37、same physical realities, yet their experience of life is worlds apart. Victims relish 沉溺in anger, guilt, and other emotions that cause others-and even themselves-to feel like victims, too. Creators consciously choose love, inspiration, and other qualities which inspire not only themselves, but all a

38、round them. Both victims and creators always have choice to determine the direction of their lives. In reality, all of us play the victim or the creator at various points in our lives. One person, on losing a job or a special relationship, may feel as if it is the end of the world and sink into terr

39、ible suffering for months, years, or even a lifetime. Another with the same experience may choose to first experience the grief, then accept the loss and soon move on to be a powerful creative force in his life. In every moment and every circumstance, you can choose to have a fuller, richer life by

40、setting a clear intention to transform the victim within, and by inviting into your life the powerful creator that you are. 32. What does the word “They in Paragraph 1 probably refer to?A. Opportunities and problems. B. People and things around you. C. Creators and their choices. D. Victims and thei

41、r sufferings.33. According to Paragraph 2, creators _. A. seem willing to experience failures in life B. possess the ability to predict future life C. have potential to create something new D. handle ups and downs of life wisely 34. What can we learn from Paragraph 3?A. Creators and victims are mast

42、ers of their lives.B. Creators and victims face quite different things in life.C. Victims can influence more people than creators.D. Compared with victims, creators are more emotional.35. The examples mentioned in Paragraph 4 show that _.A. people need family support to deal with challengers in life

43、B. strong attachment to sufferings in life pulls people into victimsC. it takes creators quite a long time to get rid of their painsD. ones experiences determine his attitude toward life第二節(jié)共5小題；每題2分，總分值10 分 根據(jù)短文內(nèi)容，從短文后的選項中選出能填入空白處的最正確選項。選項中有兩項為多余選項。 A major source of teen stress is school exams，and

44、test anxiety is not uncommon. When you recognize your teen is under stress，how can parents help your teen stay calm before an exam?Be involved. Parents need to be involved in their teens work. 36 What they look for is your presenceto talk，to cry，or simply to sit with them quietly. Communicate openly

45、 with your teen. Encourage your teen to express his worries and fears，but dont let them focus on those fears.Help them get organized. 37 Together，you and your teen can work out a time-table in which he/she can study for what he/she knows will be on the test.Provide a calm setting. Help your teen set

46、 up a quiet place to study and protect his/her privacy. Give them a nutritious diet. Its important for your teen to eat a healthy，balanced diet during exam times to focus and do his/her best. 38 If this happens，encourage your teen to eat light meals or sandwiches. A healthy diet，rather than junk foo

47、d，is best for reducing stress. 39 Persuade your teenager to get some sleep and/or do something active when he/she needs a real break from studying. Making time for relaxation，fun，and exercise is all important in reducing stress. Help your teen balance his/her time so that he/she will feel comfortabl

48、e taking time out from studying to spend time with friends or rest.Show a positive attitude. 40 Your panic，anxiety and blame contribute to your teens pressure. Make your teen feel accepted and valued for his efforts. Most importantly，reassure your teen that things will be all right，no matter what th

49、e results are.A. A parents manner will influence their teens emotions.B. Exam stress can make some teens lose their desire for food.C. They will only make the situation worse.D. Encourage your teen not to be nervous.E. The best thing is simply to listen.F. Assist your teen in thinking about what he

50、has to study and plan accordingly.G. Your teen may also make negative comments about themselves.第三部分 英語知識運用共兩節(jié)，總分值45分第一節(jié) 完形填空共20小題；每題1.5分，總分值30分閱讀下面短文，掌握其大意，然后從4160各題所給的四個選項A、B、C和D中選出最正確選項，并在答題卡上將該項涂黑。I was once in an unusual sociology社會學(xué) class at Brandeis.Each week we studied the 41_ we interacted

51、with one another, and how we 42_ to anger, envy, attention. We were human lab rats. More often, someone 43 _crying. I referred to it as the “touchy-feely course. Mr. Brown said I should be more 44_.One day, Mr. Brown said he had an 45_ for us to try. We were to stand, facing away from our classmates

52、 and 46_ backward, relying on another student to 47_ us. Most of us were 48_ with this, and we couldnt let go for more than a few inches 49_ stopping ourselves. We laughed in 50_.Finally, a thin, quiet girl, whom I noticed almost always wear the same clothes, crossed her arms over her chest, 51_ her

53、 eyes and leaned back, just like one of those Lipton tea advertisements 52_ the model dived into the pool.For a moment, I was 53_ she was going to fall on the floor. At the 54_ moment, her partner grabbed her head and 55_ and pulled her up.“Whoa! several students yelled. Some 56_.Mr. Brown finally s

54、miled.“You see, he said to the girl, “ you closed your eyes. That was the 57_. Sometimes you cannot believe what you see, you have to believe what you 58_. And if youre ever going to have other people 59_ you, you must feel that you can trust them, 60_, even when youre in the dark, even when youre f

55、alling.41. A. behaviourB. waysC. coursesD. relationship42. A. respondedB. objectedC. stuckD. referred43. A. went onB. gave upC. put offD. ended up44. A. skillfulB. honestC. open-mindedD. energetic45. A. arrangementB. orderC. instructionD. exercise46. A. jumpedB. moved C. fellD. ran47. A. catchB. pull C. controlD. support48. A. dissatisfiedB. uncomfortableC. pleasedD. familiar49. A. beforeB. afterC. whileD. until50. A. surpriseB. excitementC. d