高二下学期期中考试英语试题

宁夏回族自治区银川一中2018-2019高二下学期期中考试

英语试卷

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）

阅读下列短文, 从每题所给的A、B、C、D四个选项中, 选出最佳选项。

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The Girl with A Brave Heart----BY RITA JAHANFORUZ Brief Description: After showing kindness to a strange old woman, Shiraz receives the gift of beauty but her lazy and unkind stepsister, Nargues, suffers a less pleasant fate in this adaptation of the fairy tale. Paperback $7. 99 Hardcover $ 12.05 $7.99(in stock) Small Acts of Amazing Courage----BY GLORIA WHELAN Brief Description: It is India, 1918, six months after the end of World War I, and Rosalind waits for the return of her father. While her father has been at war, Rosalind saw India slowly change. A man named Gandhi is coming to power, talking about nonviolence and independence from Britain. Rosalind longs to live the life that her heart tells her, not what her parents plan for her, but no one seems to listen. As she comes of age during this period of history, will she find the courage to claim her own identity and become her own person? $6.99(in stock ) Paperback $6. 99 Hardcover $10.00 I Am in Here----BY BONKER, ELIZABETH Brief Description: I Am in Here is the spiritual journey of a mother and daughter who refuse to give up hope, who celebrate their victories, and who keep trying to move forward despite the obstacles. Although she cannot speak, Elizabeth writes poetry that shines a light on the inner world of autism and the world around us. That poetry and her mother’s storytelling combine in 1

高二下学期期中考试英语试题

this book to show that there is always a reason to take the next step forward--with hope. Paperback $15.99 Hardcover $21.15 A Thousand Mornings----BY MARY OLIVER Brief Description: In this latest collection, Mary Oliver returns to the imagery that has come to establish her life’s work, the coastline of her Massachusetts home. Oliver shares the wonder of dawn, the grace of animals, and the power of attention. With amazing clarity, humor and kindness, these poems explore the mysteries of our daily experience. Paperback $16. 00 Hardcover $20.00 1. What happened in India after World War I? A. Rosalind’s father might have lost life in the war. B. Gandhi insisted on violence against Britain C. Rosalind saw the bright future in the country. D. People there were suffering from the war.

2. What does Mary Oliver intend to share with readers? A. Her luxurious life. B. The high-paid job. C. Her wonderful future. D. The attractive scenes.

3. To buy two books with the least money you will choose_______. A. Small Acts of Amazing Courage and I Am in Here

B. Small Acts of Amazing Courage and The Girl with A Brave Heart C. The Girl with A Brave Heart and A Thousand Mornings D. A Thousand Mornings and Small Acts of Amazing Courage 【答案】1. C 2. D 3. B 【解析】

本文是说明文，向读者介绍了四本书，简单叙述了每本书的内容及书的价格。 【1题详解】

细节理解题。根据Small Acts of Amazing Courage----BY GLORIA WHELAN：Rosalind saw India slowly change. A man named Gandhi is coming to power, talking about nonviolence and

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高二下学期期中考试英语试题

independence from Britain. Rosalind longs to live the life that her heart tells her, not what her parents plan for her, but no one seems to listen.可知，罗莎琳德目睹了印度的缓慢变化。一个名叫甘地的人即将掌权，他谈论非暴力和脱离英国的独立。罗莎琳德渴望过她内心告诉她的生活，而不是她父母为她计划的生活，但似乎没有人听她的。可知，罗莎琳德看到了这个国家光明的未来。故选C。

【2题详解】

细节理解题。根据最后一段Oliver shares the wonder of dawn, the grace of animals, and the power of attention. With amazing clarity, humor and kindness, these poems explore the mysteries of our daily experience. 奥利弗与我们分享黎明的神奇，动物的优雅和专注的力量。这些诗歌以惊人的清晰、幽默和善良探索着我们日常生活中的奥秘。可知，Mary Oliver和读者分享了一个美景。故选D。

【3题详解】

细节理解题。根据The Girl with A Brave Heart----BY RITA JAHANFORUZ Paperback $7. 99 ；Small Acts of Amazing Courage----BY GLORIA WHELAN Paperback $6. 99这两本书的价格最低。故选B。

B

A painter has just completed his course. He took 3 days and painted beautiful scenery. He wanted to know people’s opinion about his talent and painting skills.

He put his creation at a busy street and just down below a board which read—“I have painted this piece. Since I’m new to this profession I might have committed some mistakes. Please put a cross wherever you see a mistake.”

While he came back in the evening to collect his painting he was completely shattered to see that whole canvass(画板)was filled with crosses, they criticized the painter ruthlessly.

Disheartened and broken completely he ran to his master’s and burst into tears.

This young artist complained, \’m useless and if this is what I have learnt to paint I’m not worth becoming a painter. People have rejected me completely.\

Master smiled and suggested, “My son, I will prove that you are a great artist and have learnt flawless painting. Do as I say without questioning it. It will work.”

Young artist agreed and two days later early morning he presented a replica(复制品) of his earlier painting to his master. Master took that gracefully and smiled.

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高二下学期期中考试英语试题 “Come with me.” master said.

They reached the same street early morning and displayed the same painting exactly at the same place. Now master took out another board which read—“Gentlemen, I have painted this piece. Since I ‘m new to this profession I might have committed some mistakes in my strokes etc. I have put a box with colors and brushes just below. Please do a favor. If you see a mistake, kindly pick up the brush and correct it. ”

Then they walked back home.

They both visited the place the same evening. The young painter was surprised to see that actually there was not a single correction done so far. Next day again they visited and found painting remained untouched. They say the painting was kept there for a month for no correction came in!

4. The painter put his creation at a busy street to_______. A. help him to assess his skills in painting B. ask others to correct mistakes in the painting C. show off his great talent and painting skills D. make others help him finish the painting

5. When he saw the whole canvass was filled with crosses, _______. A. he felt quite determined

B. he was very annoyed with the comments C. he felt greatly discouraged

D. he was very grateful for their suggestions

6. After doing as the master suggested, the young painter found that people passing by the painting______.

A. had thought it was painted by a master painter B. neglected his painting on purpose C. didn’t want to take the brush to correct it D. were satisfied with his painting

7. Which saying can best show the theme of the passage? A. All things are difficult before they are easy. B. Actions speak louder than words.

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