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1、曾都一中枣阳一中宜城一中襄州一中曾都一中 枣阳一中宜城一中 襄州一中20172018学年上学期高二期中考试英语试题时间：120（分钟） 命题牵头学校：枣阳一中分值：150 分 命题教师：枣阳一中 曾都一中注意事项：1答卷前，考生务必将姓名、准考证号等在答题卷上填写清楚。2选择题答案用 2B 铅笔在答题卷上把对应题目的答案标号涂黑，非选择题用 0.5mm 的黑色签字笔在每题对应的答题区域内作答，答在试题卷上无效。本试卷分第I卷（选择题）和第 II卷（非选择题）两部分。第卷第一部分 听力（共两节，满分30分）做题时，先将答案标在试卷上。录音内容结束后，你将有两分钟的时间将试卷上的答案转涂到答题卡上

2、。第一节（共5小题；每小题1.5分，满分7.5分）听下面5段对话。每段对话后有一个小题，从题中所给的A、B、C 三个选项中选出最佳选项，听完每段对话后，你都有 10 秒钟的时间来回答有关小题和阅读下一小题。每段对话仅读一遍。1. Whose book does Suzie have?A. Hannahs. B. Her mothers. C. Deborahs.2. How will the woman go to the town center?A. By train. B. By bus. C. By taxi.3. How many shirts will the man buy?A.

3、Three. B. Five. C. Six.4. Who is Jack probably talking with?A. His mother. B. His teacher. C. His dentist.5. What will the boy probably do this weekend?A. Have a picnic.B. Learn about science.C. Study math by himself.第二节（共15 小题；每小题1.5 分，满分22.5 分）听下面5段对话或独白。每段对话或独白后有几个小题，从题中所给的A、B、C三个选项中选出最佳选项，听每段对话或

4、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. How many people will there be in the party?A. Twelve. B. Fourteen. C. Twenty.7. Where will the party be held?A. In a park.B. At the office.C. At a co-workers house.听第7 段材料，回答第8、9 题。8. What did the man give the woman?第1页 / 共10页A.

5、A bill.B. A key card.C. Some money.9. What did the man enjoy about his trip?A. The room service.B. The helpful people.C. The pleasant weather.听第8 段材料，回答第10 至12 题。10. Why does Michael feel sorry?A. He is having a lot of problems.B. He forgot his grandmothers birthday.C. He hasnt called his grandmothe

6、r for a long time.11. What are the speakers mainly talking about?A. Michaels birthday.B. Michaels grandfather.C. Michaels busy schedule.12. How does Michael probably feel about going to college?A. Worried. B. Confident. C. Disappointed.听第9 段材料，回答第13 至16 题。13. Where does the conversation take place?A

7、. At a bank. B. At a drugstore. C. At a post office.14. Where is the mans mother?A. In Atlanta. B. In St. Louis. C. In Memphis.15. Why is there extra cost for the man to pay?A. He is paying for overnight service.B. He is paying with a credit card.C. He has a fragile item.16. What is the man giving t

8、o his mother?A. A box of cookies. B. Some cash. C. A cup.听第10 段材料，回答第17 至20 题。17. What is the important weather news?A. There will be rain all night.B. There will be a storm this morning.C. There will be sunny skies tomorrow.18. When will the storm pass?A. On Tuesday. B. On Saturday. C. On Sunday.19

9、. Where is the tornado starting?A. In Tulsa.B. In Springfield.C. In Oklahoma City.20. What supplies does the speaker suggest people prepare in the end?A. Umbrellas. B. Rain boots. C. Water and food.第二部分 阅读理解（共20小题；每小题2分，满分 40分）第2页 / 共10页第一节 （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。AIf

10、you are going to travel abroad, here are four beautiful countries to recommend.The MaldivesNot only is the Maldives one of the most beautiful island countries, it is also one of the most popular honeymoon destinations. Located in the middle of the Indian Ocean, the Maldives is made up of an entire s

11、eries of incredible ancient coral reefs that grew up along the sides of ancient volcanoes. There is a magnificent ocean, with fascinating beaches and luxury resorts. If you are looking for the best honeymoon destination, the Maldives will be perfect for you.CubaUnfortunately, many people dont even t

12、hink of visiting Cuba these days. However, Cuba is a charming island country that boasts the clear blue waters, the white sandy beaches, the best coral reefs in the world, the small shops and numerous attractions. This country has a rich culture and history to explore. And if you like to scuba dive

13、or snorkel, Cuba should be number one on your travel list.FijiFiji is a fantastic island that has plenty of surprises for any adventurous traveler. There is oneof the worlds best surf scenes, and many surfing enthusiasts travel to Fiji yearly to ride the great waves. Well, if surfing is not for you

14、and you love sitting on the beach and relaxing or hiking, seeing breathtaking waterfalls, Fiji is certainly the best island country to visit.GreeceGreece is a beautiful country, known for its long history and its clean beaches. The country consists of over 1,400 islands and islets, however only 169

15、of them are actually settled, which are the most popular and visited Greek destinations, especially during the summer months. Mykonos island, Santorini island, Crete island, Corfu island are among the best Greek islands to visit.21. If youre newly married, which of the following may be your best des

16、tination to travel?A. The Maldives. B. Cuba. C. Fiji. D. Greece.22. We can learn from the text that _.A. Cuba lies in the middle of the Indian OceanB. Greek islands are well received especially in summerC. the Maldives is best for surfing enthusiastsD. youd better go to Fiji to snorkel or scuba dive

17、23. What can we infer about the countries mentioned in the text?A. They are thickly populated. B. They are for adventurers.C. They are for crazy shoppers. D. They are island countries.24. What kind of writing is this text?A. An announcement. B. An official report.C. A travel guide. D. An exhibition

18、advertisement.B第3页 / 共10页Joanne Kathleen Rowling was born in England in 1965, and wrote her first story at the age ofsix. She was in her mid-20s when the idea for the Harry Potter novels came to her, during a long train ride. By the end of that journey, she says, the character of Harry and the schoo

19、l for wizards which he attends were more or less fully formed in her mind.It would be several years, however, before the novel was completed. By that time, Rowlinghad been through a failed marriage. Living on welfare as a single parent, she wrote about Harry Potter while sitting in an Edinburgh cafe

20、 with her daughter asleep beside her. She could not have dreamed of the fame and success which Harry would bring her in the years to come.Harry Potter is not your average superhero. He is 12 years old, skinny, wears glasses, andtends to worry a lot. Yet, he has caught the imagination of children and

21、 adults the world over, and has introduced millions to the joys of reading.Harrys attraction comes from his role as a very ordinary boy who finds himself inextraordinary situations. Orphaned as a baby, Harry spends the next 10 years being badly treated by the cruel relatives with whom he lives. On h

22、is 11th birthday, he learns that he possesses magical powers and is admitted for training at the Hogwarts School of Witchcraft and Wizardry.The adventures of Harry and his friends at the school are superbly narrated by J. K. Rowling.She manages to lead her millions of readers deep into the world of

23、the supernatural, while at the same time dealing with the fears and emotions of the ordinary human world. Many feel that this is the real magic of Harry Potter.25. How did JK Rowling feel about the great success that Harry would bring her?A. Its natural. B. Its discouraging.C. Its unexpected. D. Its

24、 disappointing.26. What do we know about Harry Potter?A. He enjoys a happy childhood and is loved by all.B. He is amazingly popular only among teenagers.C. The character was formed in Rowlings early twenties.D. His stories have raised peoples interest in reading.27. According to the author, what is

25、the real appeal of Harry Potter novels?A. JK Rowling spent several years working on them supported by her husband.B. JK Rowling combines the supernatural with the emotions of the real world.C. Harry Potter is an average superhero with handsome looks and a strong body.D. Harry Potter is a born wizard

26、 with extraordinary powers but lives in ordinary situations.28. What can we learn from JK Rowlings story?A. No one can succeed with ease. B. Strike while the iron is hot.C. Many hands make light work. D. A bad workman always blames his tools.C第4页 / 共10页With the job market becoming increasingly compe

27、titive every year, a growing number of fresh university graduates are choosing delayed employment. According to a survey released by online organization Zhaopin on Tuesday, about 9.8 percent of the 93,420 graduates who participated in a written survey said they would not begin working right after gr

28、aduation.Job consultants at Zhaopin explained that there are more choices for young people born after1995. Jobs related to personal interests have greater attraction, and they are not willing to give in and take a job they dont like. They just want to know more about the world first. At the same tim

29、e, they are also aware of tensions in the job market, and some have decided to delay job hunting to avoid the competition.According to Beijing-based education consultancy MyCos, the number of students who havechosen delayed employmentor not starting their career in six months timehas been growing st

30、eadily since 2011.Some young people who are not faced with a heavy financial burden are simply staying at home, relying on parents. But in general, the majority of university graduates are willing to get a job and work toward their goals. said Guo Sheng, CEO of Zhaopin.Unlike some graduates calm att

31、itude is the grim job market. Statistics provided by theMinistry of Education show the number of new university graduates will reach a record 7.95 million in 2017. According to Zhaopin, 27.7 percent of the new graduates surveyed had not received an offer as of Aprilup 2.9 percent year-on-year. Half

32、the respondents said they have received one to three offers, down 5.2 percent from 2016. Meanwhile, only 26.7 percent of the new graduates had signed contracts (合同) with employers, down 8.7 percent year-on-year.29. Some graduates choose to delay employment because _ .A. they want to learn more about the world first.B. they are so lazy as to rely on thei