养正中学20172018学年上学期高二英语期中考试题 第I卷（选择题 共100分）本试卷分第I卷（选择题）和第II卷（非选择题）两部分。共150分。考试时间120分钟。第I卷（选择题 共100分）第一部分 听力(共两节，满分30分) 回答听力部分时，请先将答案标在试卷上。听力部分结束前，你将有两分钟的时间将你的答案转涂到客观题答题卡上。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，并标在试卷的相应位置。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. At what time will the two speakers get to the sports meeting?A. 8:15. B. 8:00. C. 7:45. 2. What is the mans opinion?A. He doesnt agree with the woman. B. Most college students are wild. C. Few college students are busy.3. Where is the woman going?A. Australia. B. Singapore. C. Austria.4. Why is the woman studying English?A. To go to America. B. To find a good job. C. To help her with her job.5. What does the woman suggest?A. Leaving early for the airport. B. Phoning the airport before leaving home. C. Canceling their plan.第二节 每段对话或独白读两遍。听第6段材料，回答第6至8题。6. Why does the woman like going to the beach?A. To sit in the sun. B. To observe sea birds and wildlife. C. To watch the waves.7. When do the two speakers plan to meet again?A. On Saturday. B. On Sunday. C. On Friday.8. What is the main topic of the conversation?A. A trip. B. Sea birds. C. Friends. 听第7段材料，回答第9至11题。9. What are the two speakers talking about?A. An important meeting. B. An exciting trip. C. A wrong order.10. How did they send the goods to Sweden?A. By sea. B. By lorry. C. By air.11. What are they going to do?A. Fly to Sweden. B. Lower the price. C. Send another order.听第8段材料，回答第12至14题。12. Who is the man?A. A student. B. A teacher. C. A reporter.13. What is the womans first piece of advice?A. Speaking in English. B. Writing in English. C. Checking the mistakes.14. What will the man probably buy next?A. A textbook. B. A dictionary. C. A magazine.听第9段材料，回答第15至17题。15. Where does the conversation take place?A. At the reception desk. B. At a car company. C. At a car racing competition. 16. What kind of car is Schumacher driving?A. Ferrari 248F1. B. Ferrari 284F1. C. Maserati 248F1. 17. What do we know about the man?A. He is not an F1 fan. B. He is an employer. C. He has chances to meet famous racing drivers. 听第10段材料，回答第18至20题。18. Why do Arabs often use camels in their sports?A. Because camels are used in their daily life. B. Because camels are strong animals.C. Because camels can walk long distance.19. How old is volleyball sport? A. Below 100 years. B. Over 1000 years. C. About 300 years. 20. Which of the following have a very long history?A. Running, jumping and basketball. B. Running, jumping and Chinese boxing.C. Running, Chinese boxing and volleyball.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）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，并在答题卡上将该项涂黑。ASri Lanka is known as the “Pearl of the Indian Ocean”, and it is easy to see why. This little country never fails to please visitors.ArriveThe national airline is Sri Lankan Airlines, which flies from Colombo to London and a couple of other European cities. The countrys main airport is Colombo Bandaranaike, located 29km north of the capital city. Why now? The best time to visit Sri Lankas southern beaches is from November to April. So by going early in the season, youll get the best weather. Also in November, Deepavali, known as “Diwali” or the “Festival of Lights”, is Sri Lankas main religious festival, celebrated throughout the country.See There is plenty to see in Sri Lanka. The ancient capital cities of Polonnaruwa and Anuradhapura are worth seeing, and so are many wonderful ruins. Other mustsees are the rock fortress (要塞) of Sigiriya, towering over the jungle as far as the eye can see, and Dambullas cave temple, the countrys largest and best preserved. Both are UNESCO World Heritage (遗产) Sites. Kandy is a picture-like town, which was the last stronghold of the Kandyan Kings. Today it is a cultural relic centre where age-old customs, arts, and crafts remain.Do Sri Lanka owns about 1,600km of beautiful palm-shaded beaches as well as warm, pure seas and colourful coral reefs. You can explore the underwater world, and surfing and diving are available too. Away from the shore, wildlife is a big draw for Sri Lanka, and Yala National Park is one of the best places in the word to see wild animals including leopards (豹) and elephants.TasteSri Lanka is celebrated for its excellent food, with a particular emphasis on fresh fruit and vegetables on menus everywhere. Fish and seafood are a big part of the local diet. Did you know?Sri Lanka is known for its tea, but it is also the worlds largest producer and exporter of cinnamon(肉桂).21. If you want to know something about “Diwali”, youd better go there in _ .