2018-2019学年黑龙江齐齐哈尔第八中学高二下学期期中考试英语试题(Word版)

2018-2019学年度下学期期中考试

高二英语试题

本试卷分第Ⅰ卷（选择题）和第Ⅱ卷(非选择题) 两部分，共8页。满分120分，考试时间100分钟。

第Ⅰ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，从每题所给四个选项中，选出最佳选项，并在答题卡上将该项涂黑。

A

World’s top hotels for observing stars

3100 Kulmhotel Gornergrat, Switzerland

Sitting 3,100 meters above sea level, 3,100 Kulmhotel Gornergrat overlooks the snow-dusted, rocky peaks of the Swiss Alps. Although skiing is the most popular activity there, the Kulmhotel is a favorite with astronomers. At the top of the two stone towers, observatories are equipped with everything an astronomer might need.

Rates: Rooms start at CHF 140(US $ 150) per person a day.

Stargazing packages: Starlight dinner, CHF 90(US $ 96) per person.

Sanctuary Baines’ Camp, Botswana

This camp has some quiet suites overlooking the Boro River on the edge of the Moremi Game Reserve. A day of walking with elephants and watching lions on a game(与狩猎有关的)drive can be followed by an open-air bath.

Rates: Start at US $ 675 person a day (includes meals, drinks and safaris(游猎)

Ayers Rock Resort—Sails in the Desert Hotel, Australia

Located in the heart of the Australian Outback ，this hotel provides a stark(鲜明的)contrast to the copper-red earth surroundings. The resort’s Astro Tour uses iPads, telescopes and binoculars to let guests wonder at the Southern Cross and re-learn the basics of the universe, such as how a star is born.

Rates: Rooms start at US $400.

Stargazing packages: Voyages Out back Sky Journeys, US $ 38 per person a day; Sounds of Silence dinner, US $ 169 per person.

Kasbah Hotel, Morocco

At the edge of Draa valley, the Kasbah has two round observatory domes and several telescopes peak out from the fortress walls. Far from city lights, with the world-famous desert-the Sahara on the horizon, the stage is set for a black, glittering sky. Each night after dinner, an expert helps guests find their way around the viewing equipment.

Rates: MAD 540 (US $ 63) per person a day including breakfast and dinner.

Stargazing packages: Guided visit to the SaharaSky observatory, MAD 200( US $ 23)

1. If you want to see wild animals in a game reserve, you can choose_______ .

A. Ayers Rock Resort

B. Kasbah Hotel, Morocco

C. Sanctuary Baines’ Camp

D.3100 Kulmhotel Gornergrat

2. How much should a tourist pay if he/ she would like to stay in a hotel a day near the world-famous desert and wants to visit the observatory?

A. $ 86.

B. $ 207.

C. $ 150.

D. $ 569.

3. Which of the following is true about 3100 Kulmhotel Gornergrat?

A. It lies in the heart of the Australian Outback.

B. Tourists can have Starlight dinner for free.

C. Tourists can appreciate the rocky peaks of the Swiss Alps.

D. It provides a stark contrast to the copper-red earth surroundings.

B

When people argue about whether coffee is good for heal th, they’re usually thinking of the health of the coffee drinker. Is it good for your heart? Does it increase blood pressure? Does it help you concentrate? However, coffee affects the health of the human population in other ways, too.

Traditionally, coffee bushes were planted under the shade of taller trees. However, more and more farmers in Latin America are deforesting the land to grow full-sun coffees. At first, this increases production because more coffee bushes can be planted if there aren’t any trees. With increased production come increased profits.

Unfortunately, deforesting for coffee production immediately decreases local wildlife habitat. Native birds nest and hide from predators（捕食者）in the tall trees and migrating(迁徙) birds rest there.

Furthermore, in the long term, the full-sun method also damages the ecosystem because more chemical fertilizers(化肥) and pesticides(杀虫剂) are needed to grow the coffee. The fertilizers and pesticides kill insects that eat coffee plant, but then the birds eat the poisoned insects and also die. The chemicals kill or sicken other animals as well, and can even enter the water that people will eventually drink.

Fortunately, farmers in Central and South America are beginning to grow more coffee bushes in the shade. We can s upport these farmers by buying coffee with such labels as “shade grown” and “bird friendly.” Sure, these varieties might cost a little more. But we’re paying for the health of the birds, the land, ourselves, and the planet. I think it’s worth it.

4.Which opinion does the author probably agree with?

A. People should buy full-sun coffee.

B. Shade-grown coffee should be supported.

C. Farmers should change the places to grow coffee.

D. Pesticides should be forbidden in coffee planting.

5. Compared with the traditional method, what advantage does the full-sun method have?

A. It can protect the ecosystem.

B. It can promote people’s health.

C. It can provide more nests for birds.

D. It can increase the production of coffee.

6. How do farmers get more land to grow full-sun coffee?

A. They buy more land from other farmers.

B. They move to other countries.

C. They cut down trees.

D. They turn grassland into farmland.

7. Which of the following can be the best title for the text?

A. Why plant Full- Sun coffee?

B. Why buy Shade-Grown coffee?

C. How does Shade-Grown coffee affect the health?

D. How does Full-Sun coffee damage the ecosystem?

C

Many people in high school cannot wait to go to college and leave their hometown behind. Questions arise, though, when it comes to all of the decisions involved in choosing a college.

One of the first considerations may be finance. State and public colleges are often the least