学年高二英语上学期期中测试试题一122302175 3.docx

1、学年高二英语上学期期中测试试题一122302175 3内蒙古开鲁县蒙古族中学2018-2019学年高二英语上学期期中测试试题二第二部分：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） A My grandfather came from Hungary and was the only one in his family who settled down in the United States. The rest of his family remained in Europe. When World War I broke out, he seemed to h

2、ave become another man, downhearted. Such obvious change was not born out of concern for his welfare, but out of fear: if his only son, my uncle, had to go to war, it would be cousin fighting against cousin. One day in 1918, my Uncle Milton received his draft notice. My grandparents were very upset.

3、 But my mother, at the age of 10, felt on top of the world about her soldier brother going off to war. Realizing how he was regarded by his little sister and all of her friends, my uncle bought them all service pins, which meant that they had a loved one in the service. All the little girls were del

4、ighted. The moment came when my uncle and the other soldiers, without any training but all in uniforms, boarded the train. The band played and the crowd cheered. Although no one noticed, Im sure my grandmother had a tear in her eye for the only son. The train slowly pulled out, but not about a thous

5、and yards when it suddenly paused. Everyone stared in wonder as the train slowly returned to the station. There was a dead silence before the doors opened and the men started to step out. Someone shouted, “The war is over!” For a moment, nobody moved, but then the people heard someone bark orders at

6、 the soldiers. The men lined up in two lines, walked down the steps, and with the band playing, marched down the street, as returning heroes, to be welcomed home. My mother said it was a great day, but she was just a little disappointed that it didnt last a tiny bit longer.21.What the grandfather wa

7、s most worried about was .A. the spread of the world war B. the safety of his two cousinsC. a drop in his living standards D. his relatives killing each other22. The underlined phrase “draft notice” means “ ” A. order for army service B. train ticket for EuropeC. letter of rejection D. note of warni

8、ng23. What did the “service pins” (in Para.2) stand for in the eyes of the little girls?A. Strength. B. Courage.C. Victory. D. Honor.24. Which of the following words can best describe the ending of the story? A. Disappointing. B. Unexpected. C. Uncertain. D. Inspiring.B When I was nine years old, I

9、loved to go fishing with my dad. But the only thing that wasnt very fun about it was that he could catch many fish while I couldnt catch anything. I usually got pretty upset and kept asking him why. He always answered, “Son, if you want to catch a fish, you have to think like a fish”, I remember bei

10、ng even more upset then because, “Im not a fish!” I didnt know how to think like a fish. Besides, I reasoned, how could what I think influence what a fish does？ As I got a little older I began to understand what my dad really meant. So, I read some books on fish. And I even joined the local fishing

11、club and started attending the monthly meetings. I learned that a fish is a cold-blooded animal and therefore is very sensitive to water temperature. That is why fish prefer shallow water to deep water because the former is warmer. Besides, water is usually warmer in direct sunlight than in the shad

12、e. Yet, fish dont have any eyelids(眼皮) and the sun hurts their eyes The more I understood fish, the more I became effective at finding and catching them. When I grew up and entered the business world, I remember hearing my first boss say, “We all need to think like salespeople.” But it didnt complet

13、ely make sense. My dad never once said, “If you want to catch a fish you need to think like a fisherman.” What he said was, “You need to think like a fish.” Years later, with great efforts to promote long-term services to people much older and richer than me, I gradually learned what we all need is

14、to think more like customers. It is not an easy job. I will show you how in the following chapters.25What did the authors father really mean？A. To read about fish. B. To learn fishing by oneself.C. To understand what fish think. D. To study fishing in many ways.26According to the author, fish are mo

15、st likely to be found _.A. in deep water on sunny days B. in deep water on cloudy daysC. in shallow water under sunlight D. in shallow water under waterside trees27After entering the business world, the author found _.A. it easy to think like a customer B.his fathers fishing advice inspiringC. his f

16、irst bosss sales ideas reasonable D. it difficult to sell services to poor people28This passage most likely comes from _.A. a fishing guide B. a popular sales bookC. a novel on childhood D. a millionaires biographyCMetro Pocket GuideMetro-rail(地铁) Each passenger needs a fare card to enter and go out

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19、check the last train time posted in stations.Metro bus When paying with exact change, the fare is $ 1.35. When paying with a SmarTripcard, the fare is $1.25Fares for the Senior /disabled customers Senior citizens 65 and older and disabled customers may ride for half the regular fare. On Metro-rail a

20、nd Metro bus, use a senior/disabled fare card or SmarTrip card. For more information about buying senior/disabled fare cards, or SmarTrip cards and passes, please visit MetroOpenD or call 202-637-7000 and 202-637-8000. Senior citizens and disabled customers can get free guide on how to use proper Me

21、tro bus and Metro-rail services by calling 202-962-1100.Travel tips Avoid riding during weekday rush periods before 9:30 a.m. and between 4 and 6 p.m. If you lose something on a bus or train or in a station, please call Lost & Found at 202-962-1195.29. What should you know about fare card machines?A

22、. They start selling tickets at 9:30 a.m.B. They are connected to change machines.C. They offer special service to the elderly.D. They make change for no more than $5.30. At what time does Metro-rail stop service on Saturday? A. At midnight B. At 3 a.m.C. At 5 a.m. D. At 7 p.m.31. What is good about

23、 a SmarTrip card?A. It is convenient for old peopleB. It saves money for its usersC. it can be bought at any timeD. it is sold on the Internet.32. Which number should you call if you lose something on the Metro?A.202-962-1195B.202-962-1100C.202-673-7000D.202-673-8000 D For those who are tired doing

24、the laundry, Samsung has found an answer: a washing machine that can tell you when your laundry is done via a smartphone app(application). Strange though it may seem “my wife already does that” was a common response among attendees viewing the device when it was introduced at the Consumer Electronic

25、s Show (CES) this week Samsung is just one of many appliance makers racing to install (安装) a large number of internet-connected features in machines in an effort to make them “smart”. Last year, it was a refrigerator that tweeted. This year, its Wi-Fi-enabled laundry machines and fridges that can te

26、ll you when your groceries are going bad. The washers and dryers, available starting in the spring, connect to any smartphone through a downloadable application. The phone can then be used as a remote control, so the machines can be turned on and off while their owners are at work or on the bus. Sam

27、sung says its not just something new the app connection actually has some practical uses. “If you started to dry clothes in the morning and forgot to take them out, you can go to your phone and restart your dryer for the time when come home, so your clothes are refreshed and ready to go,” said spoke

28、sperson Amy Schmidt. The company also says that with electricity rate (电价) varying depending on the time of day, more control over when the machines are used can help save money. Perhaps, but what they will probably really accomplish is what all good technologies do enable laziness. Rather than gett

29、ing up to check on whether the laundry is done, users will instead monitor it on their phones while watching TV. 33. What can we learn about the new laundry machines? A. They can tell you when your clothes need washing. B. They can be controlled with a smartphone. C. They are difficult to operate. D

30、. They are sold at a low price.34. We can conclude form Samsungs statements that _. A. the app connection makes life easier B. it is better to dry clothes in the morningC. smartphone can shorten the drying time D. we should refresh clothes back at home35. What is the main idea of the last paragraph?

31、 A. The laundry should be frequently checked. B. Lazy people like using such machines. C. Good technologies also cause problems.D. Television may help do the laundry. 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。选项中有两项为多余选项。Eyesight plays a very important role in our daily life. Every waking moment, the eyes are working to see the world around us. Over forty percent of Americans worry about losing eyesight, but its easy to include steps into our daily life to ensure healthy eyes. Here are five suggestions for a lifetime of healthy eyesight:Sch