1、高二上学期期初联考英语试题含答案2018-2019学年度上学期六校协作体高二期初考试英语试题命题学校:东港二中 本试卷分第一卷（选择题）和第二卷（非选择题）两部分，卷面分数120分，计分时折合成150分，考试用时100分钟。 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）阅读下列四篇短文，从每小题后所给的A、B、C、D四个选项中，选出最佳选项，并在答题卡上将该选项涂黑。AOpening in 1934, the Brookfield Zoo quickly received a worldwide reputation for its special
2、displays and unique exhibits. Address: 1st Avenue between Ogden Avenue and 31st Street, Brookfield, IllinoisPhone: 708-688-8000Getting to the Brookfield Zoo by Public Transportation: The Metra Rail Burlington Northern line runs from Union Station downtown to the “Zoo Stop” Driving from Downtown: Dri
3、ve along the Eisenhower Expressway west to First Avenue exit and follow the signs to the zoo entrance.The Brookfield Zoo Tickets: Adults(aged12-64):$13.50; Seniors(aged65+):$9.50; Children(aged3-11):$7.50; (under3, free)The Brookfield Zoo Featured Exhibits: Tropic World; Wolf Woods; Living Coast; Se
4、ven Seas; Fragile Kingdom; About the Brookfield Zoo: The Brookfield Zoo is located just 14 miles west of downtown Chicago. Its home to a variety of animal species, and its use of natural barriers(屏障) and moats(壕沟) is so much more relaxing and enjoyable than watching a lion walking in a cage（笼子）. For
5、 more information about the Brookfield Zoo, click here.21. Where can you read this passage? A. in a newspaper B. in a magazine C. in a textbook D. on the Internet 22. Where is the entrance to the Brookfield Zoo?A. At 31st Street. B.At Ogden Avenue.C. At First Avenue. D. At the Eisenhower Station.23.
6、 How much should a middle-aged couple and their 5-year-old twins pay if they visit the zoo?A. $21 B. $28.5 C. $42 D. $4624. What make(s) the Brookfield Zoo more attractive and enjoyable?A. Its cheap tickets. B. Its cage-less displays. C. Its various activities. D. Its worldwide reputation BDear Sir
7、or Madam, I am writing to apply for the Sales Manager position on the careers page of the King Computers website. Last year King Computers added five new offices, making it the largest computer sales and services company in the state. I understand that one of the companys aims is to expand outside o
8、f the Washington area. I hope to have the chance to play an important role in your growing business. As a sales manager with Diamond Computers, I expanded our sales area by 150% in two years. I am sure that my leadership and experience will help King Computers achieve its goals, too. I have worked i
9、n the field of computer sales for over fifteen years. Now I am a sales manager for Diamond Computers based in Seattle. I am skilled at managing accounts and increasing sales revenue(收益). Last year, my team produced $960,000 in revenue-the highest in the company. I am experienced at planning sales st
10、rategies(策略), developing advertising campaigns, and creating sales budgets（预算）. King Computers is well-known for its customer-first philosophy. In my fifteen years in sales, this way of thinking is the most important thing I have learned. A sales strategy should never be just about getting money fro
11、m customers. I believe its important to take the time to listen to each customer-to understand what he or she really needs. As a sales manager for King Computers, I will be in a great position to do just that. If you are looking for a skilled sales manager with a history of success, I would be delig
12、hted to speak with you. I look forward to hearing from you soon.Sincerely, Paul Reubens 25. According to the passage, what is Paul Reubens? A. the sales manager of the Diamond Computers B. the interviewer of the Diamond Computers C. the sales manager of the King Computers D. the interviewer of the K
13、ing Computers26. What is one of King Computers aims?A. To set new goals. B. To add five new offices.C. To hire more sales managers. D. To make its business grow bigger.27. Paul Reubens is experienced at _. A. managing accounts B. creating sales budgets C. planning sales strategies D. all above28. Pa
14、ul Reubens wrote this letter in order to_. A. tell us that he is skillful as a sales manager B. show he is fit for the job at King Computers C. explain why he is interested in selling computersD. describe what he has experienced for over fifteen years CMost animals have little connection with animal
15、s of a different kind, unless they hunt them for food. Sometimes, however, two kinds of animals come together in a partnership (伙伴关系) which is good for both of them. You may have noticed some birds sitting on the backs of sheep. This is not because they want a ride, but because they find easy food i
16、n the parasites (寄生虫) on sheep. The sheep allow the birds to do so because they remove the cause of discomfort. So although they can manage without each other, they do better together. Sometimes an animal has a plant partner. The relationship develops until the two partners cannot manage without eac
17、h other. This is so in the corals(珊瑚) of the sea. In their skins they have tiny plants which act as “dustmen”, taking some of the waste products from the coral and giving in return oxygen which the animal needs to breathe. If the plants are killed, or are even prevented from receiving light so that
18、they cannot live normally, the corals will die. 29. We learn from the text that corals depend on plants for_.A. food B. light C. oxygen D. comfort30. Some birds like to sit on a sheep because _. A. they enjoy travelling with the sheepB. they can eat the parasites on the sheepC. they depend on the sh
19、eep for existenceD. they find the position most comfortable31. The underlined word “they” in the first paragraph refers to _.A. birds and sheep B. birds and parasitesC. parasites and sheep D. sheep, birds and parasites32. What does the second paragraph mainly discuss?A. Some animals live better toge
20、ther.B. Some plants depend on each other for food.C. Some animals and plants develop their relationship easily.D. Some animals and plants depend on each other for existence D. For years I have had no idea what I have been doing with my life. I was a 30-year-old lawyer(律师) in New York. But being a la
21、wyer was never my dream or goal in life. I honestly wanted to be a writer. I have a great imagination and would write amazing stories in my head. But I always knew that being a writer was never possible for me because it was a better financial decision to stay a lawyer.Recently, I couldnt fall aslee
22、p at my usual time of 10 p. m. and when I did fall asleep I had the same dream over and over again. The dream starts with me in the ocean trying to go for a swim and Im searching for something, but I start to drown(溺水) and have no control over my body. Then a light shines through the waters and when
23、 I look up all I can see is myself in a bright white room writing a novel. Then I hear a voice say repeatedly, “Now is the time to try something new!”It wasnt just a dream；it was my opportunity to make something good out of my life. That afternoon, I quit my job at the law firm and I couldnt have be
24、en any happier. My life started at 30, and every day since that point I havent stopped enjoying life. I started to write and have been on the best-sellers（畅销书） list for the last two months. Things have definitely turned around.Change is a good thing; it gives us an opportunity to take a chance. So m
25、y two favorite words I live by and so should you are “change and chance”.33. From the first paragraph, we can know that _.A. a lawyer is likely to earn more than a writer B. it is unlikely that the author becomes a writerC. the author is a 30-year-old lawyer at presentD. the author prefers to be a l
26、awyer rather than a writer34. The second paragraph mainly talks about the authors _.A. strong desire to become a writer B. difficulty in sleeping at night.C. wish to have a swim in the waters D. terrible swimming experience in the ocean.35. The best title of the text might be _. A. Change and Choice
27、 B. Lawyer or Writer C. Change and Chance D. Risk or Opportunity 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。 36 People often dream of a perfect holiday with white sands, blue beaches and so on. But traveling or sometimes even planning a trip can be a stress. Here are some tips t
28、o make your holiday a memorable one. Plan ahead. The first thing you need to do is to be sure of what you need from this trip. Do you want to experience the local culture or just have fun on those sandy beaches? 37 Read up before you go. 38 Buy a good guidebook and read up on the culture, history, l
29、ocal attractions of the place. You can read the local publications online or surf the Net for more information. The more you know, the better you can enjoy the place and its traditions. Pack light and right.Pack only the important things. 39 A heavy luggage may sometimes influence your holiday spiri
30、t. Carry clothes that are comfortable and right for the season. As much as possible try to put everything you need in a single carry-on bag. 40 Unreasonable（不合理的） expectations can lead to unwanted stress, so enjoy the holiday by managing what you can with the time you have. Enjoy each moment, whethe
31、r good or bad. A. Always book your stay. B. Have realistic expectations. C. How to plan for a perfect holiday D. Avoid carrying unnecessary things around.E. Plan your trip according to your needs and likes.F. Prepare yourself before visiting an unknown holiday place.G. All you need is to get away fr
32、om busy people and the world. 第二部分 英语知识运用（共两节，满分45分）第一节 完形填空(共20小题；每小题1.5分，满分30分)阅读下面短文，从短文后各题所给的四个选项(A、B、C和D)中，选出可以填入空白处的最佳选项。I was born and raised in New York and I know how much money beggars (乞丐) make a day. I had never given money to beggars. But last night I 41 give one some. Around 3a.m., I 42 at a McDonalds in Harlem to use the restroo
