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1、靖远四中靖远四中 2018-20192018-2019 学年第二学期期中考试试题学年第二学期期中考试试题 高高 一一 英英 语语 ( (总分：总分：150150 分；时间：分；时间：120120 分钟）分钟） .基础知识。基础知识。 词汇词汇. .（每空（每空 1 1 分分, ,共共 2020 分）分） 1.origin n起源；由来；起因_ adj.原始的；最初的 2.religious adj.宗教上的；信奉宗教的；虔诚的_n宗教信仰 3._ vi. 变细；减肥 adj. 苗条的；纤细的 4._ vt. 咨询；请教；商量 5.curiosity n好奇心_ adj.好奇的 6.streng
2、th n强项；长处；力量_vt.加强；巩固 7.apologize vi.道歉；辩白_ n道歉 8._vi. I tell them thats right. The playing field is never even or equal. Your skills and attitude play a major role in the outcome. Unfairness is a good thing. There is more to be gained by the effort when things seem unfair. It is true that many thin
3、gs in the world are unfair, but unfair things usually benefit you. For example, the early bird catches the worm. It is unfair that the bird that sleeps in misses out on breakfast, but it is nice to know that if he gets up early he is sure to get the worm. I always try to explain to my kids that comp
4、laining about how unfair the thing is will get them nowhere. Instead, make use of it and get on the other side of it. Once you do that you are in the advantage. Above all, you have to focus on gaining the unfair advantage and you have to build your inner strength. When you empower (使强大) yourself, yo
5、u are gaining skills or abilities, confidence and selfconfidence. You should look at your place in the world. Where do you want to be financially, spiritually, emotionally, and physically? You are creating your own story when you empower yourself. You can build all the advantages that you need to li
6、ve the life that you want. If you havent yet, you need to make a list of all the things you want to experience in your new life. This will help you focus on building the advantage so that you never have to say that its not fair. When you do this, then you will be able to realize that unfairness is a
7、 good thing. 12Why is unfairness a good thing? AIt leads us to success. B It will benefit us. CIts common in the playing field. DIt gives us a realistic view of the world. 13How does the author explain the benefits of unfair things? ABy listing facts. BBy telling a story. C By giving an example.DBy
8、making comparisons. 14According to the author, what should we do in face of unfair things? AAvoid them if possible. BChange them to fair things. C Make use of them. DAnalyze the reason behind them. 15The text is written to _. Aask us to stop complaining about unfair things Badvise us to be positive
9、before unfair things Cencourage us to try our best in the playing field Dshow the authors attitude to competitive sports 第二节第二节( (共共 5 5 小题小题; ; 每小题每小题 2 2 分分, , 满分满分 1010 分分) ) 根据短文内容根据短文内容, , 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。选项中有两项为多余选项。 In your life, sometimes you may be
10、asked to speak in front of a large group of people. Although it sounds a little scary, even those with stage fright can speak successfully to the group with adequate preparation. Practice your speech before the big day. _16_ If possible, practice the speech in front of a friend or family member to g
11、et used to saying it to real people. If you feel you must have note cards, limit the amount to about three cards. This will force you to keep your speech concise and help you keep your eyes focused on your audience. Remember why youve been invited to speak. If youre battling fear over speaking to a
12、large group of people, keep your mind on the fact that you were selected for this important role. The speech organizers must have seen something valuable in you or your expertise. _17_ Remember that fear of public speaking is very common. _18_ Most of the people in the audience would be feeling the
13、same fear and stress that you do in your position. Knowing this may make you feel better. _19_ What you say should be tailored to why youre there and who youre speaking to in order to avoid sounding general. If speaking to a charity group, mention the good work certain specific individuals have done
14、 for the cause. If speaking at a business conference, briefly state why you want to help these people. Keep eye contact with the crowd. _20_ Pick one person in each section and look at him while youre speaking. After each important point in your speech, switch your focus to another section. When you
15、 focus only on one person at a time, the size of the crowd isnt as frightening. AA good memory is really helpful. BShow appreciation to your audience. CMention your audience in your speech. DSeparate the crowd into three sections mentally as you get up to speak. EThe knowledge of other peoples respe
16、ct for you should reduce some of the fear. FThe more you have it memorized, the better. GIn fact, its normal to feel nervous or stressed out before a big speech. 完形填空完形填空 阅读下面短文，从短文后各题所给的 A、B、C 和 D 四个选项中，选出可以填入空白处的 最佳选项。(30 分) My mother used to ask me what is the most important part of the body. Through the yea
