2018-2019学年度第一学期期末考试

高二英语试卷

注意：本试卷包含Ⅰ、Ⅱ两卷。第Ⅰ卷为选择题,所有答案必须用2B铅笔涂在答题卡中相应的位置。第Ⅱ卷为非选择题,所有答案必须填在答题卷的相应位置。答案写在试卷上均无效,不予记分。

第I卷

一、阅读理解(本大题共15小题,共30.0分)

　　Many of us have desires that might seem to be beyond our abilities,but looking to those who overcame similar difficulties can be a great source of inspiration for anyone trying to live their best life.Here are some quotes(引语) from people who chased their dreams and turned them into amazing realities.

　　Estée Lauder

"I didn't get there by wishing for it or hoping for it,but by working for it."

--Estée Lauder,Founder of Estée Lauder

Fun fact：Lauder started out by helping her chemist uncle sell face creams and perfumes and turned millionaire.

　　Oprah Winfrey

"You know you are on the road to success if you would do your job and not be paid for it."

--Oprah Winfrey,TV Mogul and Host

Fun fact：There was a time when Winfrey couldn't afford soup.Now,she is a philanthropist(慈善家)and one of the most inspiring persons of her generation.

　　Madam C•J•Walker

"Don't sit down and wait for the opportunities to come.Get up and make them."

--Madam C.J.Walker,Civil Rights Activist and Inventor

Fun fact：Walker was known as the first Black female millionaire after she launched her haircare line in 1905.In fact,she was the first American woman of any race to be a self-made millionaire.

　　Sara Blakely

"Embrace what you don't know,especially in the beginning,because what you don't know can become your greatest asset(财富)."

--Sara Blakely,Spanx Founder

Fun fact：Blakely earned a Forbes cover in 2012for being the youngest female self-made billionaire.

1. Which of the following people is not a business person？ ______

A. Estée Lauder B. Oprah Winfrey.

C. Sara Blakely D. Madam C.J.Walker

2. What can we learn from the quotes of Estée Lauder and Madam C.J.Walker？ ______

　　A. Well begun is half done. B. Rome was not built in one day.

　　C. Action speaks louder than words. D. Where there is a will,there is a way.

What can we infer about the women mentioned in the text？ ______