精品学年高二英语上学期期中试题 人教新目标版5.docx

1、精品学年高二英语上学期期中试题 人教新目标版52019学年上学期期中考试高二英语试题 考试时间：120分钟 分值：150分第一节 根据提示、所给词的适当形式、或适当的介词副词代词填空,最多填三个词（共20题；每小题1.5分，满分30分）1.The young girl was brought in ,with her hands _(tie) behind her back.2.Alice suggested _(take)a photo together with the beautiful flowers.3.“I know that you cheated in the exam, ”s

2、he said suddenly one day,_(take)me by surprise.4.The little village was _(hide) among a thick forest and hard to find.5.The injury could mean him _(miss) next weeks game.6.There is no need for you _(hurry)because the flight has been cancelled.7. The teacher ,as well as his students,usually _(go)to p

3、lay football after class.8.There is no point_(argue) with them.9.Thanks to the new techniques,our production has increased _(dramatic) .10.The public got _(shock) when they heard the news.11.It was not until 12 oclock that his father came home on account _the bad weather.12.Students should take part

4、 in community activities_they can gain experience for growth.13.A compass has a needle ,the ends of _always point north and south.14. _ time passed,Jane gradually grew to enjoy the food here.15.Most little girls are wild _ Barbie dolls.16. The long summer vacation came to _ end at last.17. Suddenly

5、,they saw a man_a bike coming from the opposite direction.18. The TV set is still _ guarantee,and therefore it will be repaired for free.19. You have an advantage in this competition _me-you can speak five foreign languages while I can just speak English.20. _ struck me most in the movie was the fat

6、hers deep love for his son.第一部分；阅读理解（30分）A My favourite book is The Adventure of Tom Sawyer by Mark Twain.Tom lives with his aunt Polly in a quiet street of St.Petersburg,Missouri.Hes a lively and clever young boy,and he finds himself in many exciting adventures.He runs away with his two friends,Huc

7、k Finn and Joe,to an island in the middle of the Mississippi River for several days.With Huck he goes looking for treasure,with Becky he gets lost in a cave.And finally,they find a box of gold.My favourite scene in the book is when everyone thinks Tom is dead,he decides to go to his own funeral.He h

8、ides and watches for a time,and then suddenly he appears.Everyone is surprised to see him but theyre also pleased to see him alive.Tom is the hero of the story,but there are other important characters.Huck is an outsider and everyone is afraid of him.Becky is pretty with fair hair.Joe is Toms best f

9、riend,and Injun Joe is the bad man of the story.The theme of the story is about children growing up.It describes how strangers are seen in small towns of America.Finally,it talks about freedom,social rules and how people are punished for bad behaviour.Why do I think The Adventure of Tom Sawyer is a

10、great book?Mark Twain wrote the story in 1876,but its still read and loved by people all over the world today.And although its only a story,Twain wrote it in the everyday English of the southern states of America in the 19th century,so it sounds very real.Today its thought to be one of the greatest

11、books in American literature.Go onread it!I know youll enjoy it,too.21.Who is the bad man in the story?A.Huck Finn. B.Injun Joe. C.Becky. D.Polly.22.How did people feel when Tom appeared at his own funeral?A.They were surprised and pleased. B.They were surprised and sadC.They were worried and excite

12、d.D.They were frightened and happy.23.The whole book is mainly about .A.freedom and social rules B.childrens bad behaviourC.the growth of young children D.strangers in American small townsBThe first carnivals were held long ago.Italians organised festivals before the beginning of Lent.Carnivals beca

13、me widely-celebrated public events in the 15th century.People enjoyed wearing masks and clothes that are not fitting closely in order to hide their identities.Today a carnival costume may include a ballet skirt or an extravagant(奢侈的)suit.It is interesting that today carnivals are popular in many Eur

14、opean countries.Venetian carnivals,organised every year at the end of February,attract many peoples attention.People come to Venice to enjoy amusing celebrations and take part in various activities such as ball dances,fire shows,street performances and musical plays.Ballet skirts and modern suits ar

15、e common choices for Venetian celebrations.Carnivals in France are very popular across the whole nation.One of the most famous festivities is the carnival of Nice that is usually organised at the same time as the Venetian Carnival.There are many parades,parties and performances that continue for ten

16、 days.The most colourful and unique(独一无二的)event is the battle of flowers when floats covered with flowers go down to the Nice beaches.Many costumed men and women throw thousands of flowers to a cheering audience.Carnival fans can enjoy amusing festivities in the UK.A famous carnival of Notting Hill

17、is considered to be the second largest street festival in Europe.It began in 1966 and was influenced by the Caribbean music.The Notting Hill festival takes place at the end of August.Thousands of tourists come to London to live out this unforgettable experience.People can organise their own carnival

18、 parties at home when celebrating birthdays,weddings and other memorable events.The most important things are to find proper decorations,make a list of activities,invite guests and buy enough food and drinks.Today people can find a lot of tips online that may be very helpful in the organisation of u

19、nforgettable carnival festivities.24.What can we infer about European carnivals?A.People always wear strange masks to amuse others.B.People care little about their clothes on such occasions.C.They are the biggest events in European countries.D.The style of carnival clothes has changed over time.25.W

20、hen does the carnival of Nice take place?A.At the end of August.B.At the end of February.C.At the end of a year.D.At the beginning of a year.26.What makes the carnival of Nice different from other carnivals?A.The musical plays. B.The battle of flowers. C.The great fire shows. D.The colourful parades

21、.27.To enjoy the Caribbean music,people will visit carnivals held in .A.Venice B.Rome C.London D.ParisCHere are some inspiring athletes in the world. Michael Jordan is a former American basketball player. He is one of the most inspiring athletes and a true inspiration for the young generation. The a

22、verage score during his career was 32.0, which still remained untouched by any player in the NBA industry. Today, he is considered as a legend by his followers. Usain Bolt is often considered as the fastest runner of his generation. He is a Jamaican sprinter. He has a long list of achievements. He w

23、on100 m and 200 m titles in the 2008 Olympics and he did that again in the 2012 Olympics. He serves as a true inspiration for young athletes who are looking forward to making a name in the Olympics. Lionel Messi is now one of the best soccer players in the world and the most inspiring athletes, too.

24、 He was diagnosed with a hormone deficiency as a child but since then he has worked his way to become one of rhe finest soccer players. He is indeed a true inspiration for the world. Tom Brady is called one of the best qumterback (四分卫 ) players of his generation. His passion and harrd work made him

25、selected by the Major League Baseball (MLB) when he was still young, but he chose college football instead. He knew exactly what he wanted to get in his career. Jahangir Khan is a former Paki;tani squash (壁球) player. He is widely considered as the greatest squash player. His greatest record was winn

26、ing 555 games in a row. When he was young, he was told he would never become a world champion as he was the weakest member of the family. Even the doctors told him that he would never become a good squash player; he proved they were all wrong.28. We know that compared to all the other former NBA bas

27、ketball player, Michael Jordan_. A. was much higher B. had more followers C. played in more games D. had a higher average score29. What does the underlined word sprinter in Paragraph 3 probably refer to? A. A squash player. B. A football player. C. A basketball player. D. A short-distance runner.30.

28、 When he was chosen for the MLB, Tom Brady_. A. didnt know what to do B. decided to play football instead C. decided to become the best player one day D. didnt believe he would succeed in the MLB31. What does the author mean by saying Jahangir Khan proved they were all wrong? A. He let his family do

29、wn in the end. B. He was never the weakest of his family. C. He turned out to be a great squash player. D. He didnt succeed in becoming a world champion. DDo you love the holidays,but hate the pounds that follow?You are not alone.Holidays are times for feasting and celebrating.Many people are worrie

30、d about their weight.With proper planning,though,it is possible to keep normal weight during the holidays.Whether it is celebrating at the office party or sitting down for the traditional family dinner,regard eating as a time for tasting a variety of the foods.The idea is to enjoy the holidays but n

31、ot to eat too much.You dont have to turn away from the foods that you enjoy.Here are some tips for preventing weight gain and maintaining physical fitness:Dont skip meals.Before you leave home,have a small,low-fat meal or snack.This may help to avoid getting too excited before delicious foods.Contro

32、l portions.Use a small plate(about 10 inches)and put aside the large ones that may encourage you to “load up.” You should be most comfortable eating an amount of food about the size of your fist.Once you have your “tasting” serving,move away from the buffet(自助餐).Doing so will make it less tempting to be eating