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1、成都外国语学校2018-2019学年度下学期期中考试高二英语试卷(笔试) 命题人: 赵芳 审题人: 赵芳注意事项:1.试题分第卷（选择题）和第卷（非选择题）两部分。2.本堂考试120分钟，满分150分。3.答题前，考生务必先将自己的姓名、考号填写在答题卡上，并使用2B铅笔填涂。4.考试结束后，将答题卡交回。 第卷 （选择题 共70分）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。AAruba is one of the most well-known Caribbe
2、an destinations for tourists around the world.Youre probably wondering what to include as well as what to wear while youre in Aruba.ClothesThe main reason why youre heading there is to relax on the countrys fresh beaches and joy in warm waters of the Caribbean Sea. During most of the day, youll like
3、ly be wearing your swimsuit. When youre finished at the beach or pool area, it is advisable to bring along a shirt or cover as well as shorts to wear.It is not recommended to wear beach clothes when you go out for dinner regardless of the time of day. Shorts and T-shirts are enough in many restauran
4、ts, although more formal clothes are advised for the fanciest eating establishments.What else to bring?The Caribbean sun is very strong and if youre planning on spending lots of time in the sun, there are several precautions you must take. Include suncream, sunglasses, a wide hat, a couple of bathin
5、g suits, as well as a beach bag and a cooler in your luggage.What NOT to bring?While drinking water is questionable or not safe in many Caribbean nations, Aruba is an exception. Aruba is known for having the cleanest water in the world. There is no need to bring water, simply bring along an empty bo
6、ttle.Several items are prohibited in Aruba for carrying. These include firearms, e-cigarettes, as well as sharp objects and tools.1. Tourists choose Aruba for a destination mainly because_.A. they can wear casual clothes freelyB. they can enjoy the beautiful sceneryC. they can relax on the beach and
7、 in watersD. they can have a wonderful dinner party there2. Which of the following is not advised to do in Aruba?A. Wearing a T-shirt in a restaurant.B. Preparing suncream in advance.C. Wearing beach clothes for dinner.D. Taking along sun glasses before going out.3. The purpose of the text is to_.A.
8、 provide information for touristsB. offer advice on travelling in ArubaC. attract more tourists to travel in ArubaD. warn tourists against doing wrong thingsBI never planned to be a teacher. I was headed for a law school, for a real career. Teaching was something to “get out of my system”. I would t
9、each a couple of years and then go to get a real job. After the first couple of years, I promised myself I would leave if I didnt love my job any more. Twenty-nine years later, that day still has not come.So, why do I stay? I stay because I laugh and learn every day. The children are funny, insightf
10、ul, and honest. If my shoes dont match my outfit, they tell me. If my argument that Invisible Man is an important twentieth century classics doesnt convince them, they tell me.I stay because every single day is different. Some days, my lessons are great, and I have classes of students who are engage
11、d in reading, writing and thinking. Some days, my lessons fall flat, and I realize that I need to start from scratch even after 29 years.I stay because I love to see the children realize that they have learned something whether its how to craft an argumentative thesis sentence or how to understand t
12、he effect of repetition in The Declaration of Independence. I love to see the children write well; I love the feeling of reading a well-argued essay, and I love smiling as I write a final “Awesome job!” on a paper on which a student has worked hard.I stay because what Ive learned in 29 years is that
13、 I do have a “real” job the most real job there is. Its the one that leads to other jobs, that helps to create good thinkers who go on to be productive in our society, and that supports our community as it grows and times change. My job is among the ones that matter most.4.The author became a teache
14、r because he _.A. needed money to go to a law schoolB. loved dealing with childrenC. loved teaching very muchD. failed to get a “real” job5. We can infer from Paragraph 2 that the author _.A. often pays no attention to his outfit B. is good at convincing his studentsC. enjoys his time with his stude
15、nts D. doesnt read many classics6. According to Paragraph 4, the author continues to teach most probably because _.A. teaching makes him feel he can make a difference to childrenB. teaching makes him realize every day is differentC. he can learn a lot of things from teachingD. he likes to be praised by his students7. What is the passage mainly about?A. What the author has learned as a teacher.B. What the author thinks of being a teacher.C. Why the author didnt choose to become a lawyer.D. Why the author chooses to stay as a te
