湖北省武汉市汉南区职教中心2019_2020学年高二英语上学期期中试题.doc

1、湖北省武汉市汉南区职教中心2019-2020学年高二英语上学期期中试题第一部分听力(共两节，满分30分)先将答案标在试卷上。录音内容结束后，你将有两分钟的时间将试卷上的答案转涂到答题卡上。第一节（共5小题；每小题1分，满分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。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. What does the womans husband probably do?A. A professor. B. An engineer. C. A salesman.2. What are

2、the speakers doing?A. Having a meeting. B. Listening to music. C. Listening to a lecture.3. How does the woman feel about the candlelight?A. It looks good. B. Its not bright enough. C. Its better than electric light.4. Where are the speakers?A. In a library. B. In a bookstore. C. In a classroom.5. W

3、hy does the man fix the car himself?A. He is good at repairing it. B. He wants to save money. C. It is easy for him to repair it.第二节（共15小题；每小题1分，满分15分）听下面5段对话或独白。每段对话或独白后有几个小题，从题中所给的A、B、C三个选项中选出最佳选项。听每段对话或独白前，你将有时间阅读各个小题，每小题5秒钟；听完后，各小题将给出5秒钟的作答时间。每段对话或独白读两遍。听第6段材料，回答第6、7题。6. What are the speakers pr

4、eparing for?A. A camp. B. A performance. C. A baseball game.7. How do the speakers feel?A. Excited. B. Annoyed. C. Nervous.听第7段材料，回答第8、9题。8. How long will the mans friend be staying in the apartment?A. Less than a month. B. Another month or more. C. At least two months. 9. What does the woman want t

5、he mans friend to do?A. Move out. B. Find a job in a month. C. Share the household expenses.听第8段材料，回答第10至12题。10. What did the woman do during the weekend? A. She had dinner in a restaurant. B. She watched a movie in a cinema. C. She celebrated her mothers birthday.11. What does the woman think of th

6、e movie? A. It is boring. B. It is great. C. It is confusing.12. What will the speakers do on Saturday? A. Hold a party. B. Visit some friends. C. Buy a birthday present.听第9段材料，回答第13至16题。13. What is the relationship between the speakers? A. Teacher and student. B. Husband and wife. C. Father and dau

7、ghter.14. How much will the man pay for four tickets if the promotion is still available? A. $ 500. B. $ 1,500. C. $ 2,000.15. What will the woman be responsible for? A. Booking hotels. B. Hiring a car. C. Planning the sightseeing.16. What does the man require the woman to do? A. Take one suitcase.

8、B. Take a lot of clothes. C. Pack her suitcase herself.听第10段材料，回答第17至20题。I7. Which flights have been canceled? A. Ones to Northern Europe. B. Ones to Western Europe. C. Ones to Eastern Europe.18. When might the canceled flights start again? A. After the wind clears the air. B. After the big rainstor

9、m stops. C. After the firefighters stop putting out smoke.19. What does the airport provide the affected passengers with tonight? A. Paid cupboards for storing their luggage. B. Hotel rooms for sleeping. C. A quiet zone with chairs.20. What does the speaker ask some passengers to pay attention to? A

10、. Text messages. B. Website updates. C. Radio announcements.第二部分：阅读理解（共两节，满分35分）第一节（共10个小题；每小题2.5分，满分25分）AMany of us have become so dependent on our smartphones that we use them to carry out 221 tasks every day.A study of 2,000 smartphone owners reveals (显示) that the average user reaches for their p

11、hones at 7:31 a.m. each morning, to check personal e-mails and Facebook. And before theyve even got out of bed, the majority of people check the weather, read the news, and send a text or two to friends. It also emerges (出现) that people will check the train times, do their banking and update Instagr

12、am early on in the day.In an average week, the research discovers that users pick up their phones more than 1,500 times to complete various tasks from e-mails to playing games and posting to social media. And the average smartphone user is on their phones for three hours and sixteen minutes a day. T

13、his amounts to almost one full day a week using their phones, so its no wonder almost four in ten users admit feeling lost without their phones.Many owners also admit finding themselves using their phones without realizing theyre doing so, with two thirds saying they have managed to log in and brows

14、e Facebook without thinking. And surprisingly, four in ten said they have, at one time or another, checked their e-mails automatically without thinking.The study has also revealed that our smartphones are now becoming more of a “go-to-gadget”, replacing desktops and laptops, which people only turn t

15、o for, on average, 140 tasks in a typical day.21Tasks carried out on smartphones are about _more than those on desktops and laptops.A. 221.B. 140.C. 1,500.D. 8022What can be learned from the fourth paragraph?A. People often use their phones unconsciously (无意识地).B. One third manage to browse Facebook

16、 without thinking.C. Half of people check their e-mails automatically.D. Six in ten people dont check their e-mails.23. Whats the best title of the passage?A. Are We Addicted to Our Smartphones?B. The Functions of SmartphonesC. The Disadvantages of SmartphonesD. Smartphones Will Take the Place of De

17、sktops and LaptopsBA year ago, my friend and I went to a nearby town to attend a wedding. After the reception, we were waiting for a public transport bus to go back home. It was nine oclock at night, and although many buses passed, none stopped.We waited for an hour and were getting forlorn. We woul

18、dnt be able to stay overnight because it was weekday, and we both needed to work the next day. It was almost 10 p.m. when a family who had attended the same wedding passed by in their car. Probably sensing that we were waiting for some means of transport, they stopped and gave us a lift.I was so tou

19、ched by their kindness, and I expressed my thanks to them. When we reached my hometown, the family dropped us at the nearest point from where we could catch a shared taxi to get back to the spot where we had parked our bike. On the way, a laborer stopped the taxi. The driver saw his clothes and aske

20、d him whether he had money to pay the fare. The laborer shook his head and said, “No.” On hearing this, the driver refused to take him. I remembered my own dilemma a few minutes earlier, and I told the driver to allow him to sit with us, as I would pay his fare. What an immediate opportunity to pass

21、 on the familys act of kindness!That night, I felt lightness in my heart, and I went to sleep happily and filled with joy about what I had gotten to do. How I wish this chain of kindness could continue all over the world with your help! That is why today I specially share my story with you again!24.

22、 The reason why the driver permitted the laborer to get in is that _.A. the driver showed mercy on the laborerB. the author promised to pay the laborers fareC. the laborer finally agreed to pay his own fareD. the driver wanted to share stories with the laborer25. What does the underlined “forlorn” i

23、n the second paragraph mean?A. Hopeless.B. Excited.C. Happy.D. Calm.26. From the passage, we can learn that the writer is _.A. honest and grateful.B. kind and helpful.C. humorous and creative.D. selfish but well-educated.CIf you have to attend a party or other social events where a lot of people wil

24、l be present, do you feel confident that you will make a good impression on others? Or do you feel shy? In any case, you should increase your confidence at social events.Whenever you are meeting new people at any social event, you should wear proper clothes. Before you attend the event, make an effo

25、rt to find out how other people will be dressing. If everyone else is wearing business clothes, you should, too. If the event is informal, you should wear informal clothes so that you fit in.If you are going to meet people from a particular business or profession (职业), try looking through a few prof

26、essional magazines or checking on the Internet ahead of time to get some conversation ideas which are related to their fields of interest. This can prevent you getting tongue-tied at the event.When you are at the event, dont worry about whether or not the other person you are talking with likes you.

27、 Instead, try your best to find reasons to like them.When you are making a conversation with people, be sure to keep good eye contact, and make your facial expression soft. Nod to show youre listening. Let your face and body relax so that you can make natural gestures.After the event is over, take a

28、 bit of time to do a little review of your social performance and the conversations you had with people. For example, perhaps you made a big effort to really listen to the people you were talking with, or you may have asked several people some good questions that really got them talking. By doing so

29、, your conversation confidence will gradually improve.27. What is the passage mainly about?A. How to take part in social event. B. How to believe in ourselves in daily life.C. How to be more confident at social events.D. How to get along with others at social events.28. In a social event, it is righ

30、t to do all the following EXCEPT _.A. wearing proper clothes B. trying to keep good eye contact with othersC. relaxing your face and body while listeningD. caring much about what others think of you29. After coming back from a social party, we need to form the habit of _.A. looking for the positive

31、things in our performanceB. telephoning the host to show that we are thankfulC. communicating with the people we met once againD. thinking about how to improve our social ability30. Who is probably most interested in the passage?A. Adam who is good at communicating with others.B. Harry who is studyi

32、ng in a middle school.C. John who is a shy manager of a company.D. Mike who is an outgoing businessman.第二节（共5个小题；每小题2分，满分10分）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。选项中有两项为多余选项。How to Overcome ShameEveryone knows that shame makes people feel unworthy. Here are some ways to help you better deal with shame in th

33、e future.Know how shame is holding you back. Shame is a strong emotion that can make you believe you are unworthy. 31 Recognize the story youve been telling yourself so that you can figure out how to change it. For example, when you fail to connect with others, you might tell yourself “Im unlikable”

34、 or “People find me boring.” 32 You will probably find that telling your story frees you from the feeling of shame. If you dont feel comfortable sharing your story, consider writing a diary or blogging about it. You dont have to publish your story or share it with anyone else, but this process does

35、help you get everything out.Try something new to build self-esteem (自尊). 33 Taking a risk and challenging yourself in a new way can help you break out of that zone. This can be something really big or small its up to you. Sign up for a foreign language course, go back to school, take up a hobby, or

36、join a club or organization. 34 Help someone to feel useful. Shame ensures that you focus on yourself. 35 Spend some time doing voluntary activities, donate to charity, or simply lend a hand to a neighbor or friend in need.A. Speak to yourself like you would speak to a friend.B. It shuts you down, h

37、olds you back, and separates you from others.C. But you can overcome it by focusing on others.D. Shame can keep you trapped in your comfort zone.E. Share your story if you want to.F. Break it down into several steps and take action towards it daily.G. Small challenges could be speaking to a stranger

38、 or reading a new book.第三部分 语言知识运用(共两节，满分45分)第一节 完形填空 (共20小题；每小题1.5分，满分30分)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。My elder brother Steve, gave me important lessons in values that helped me grow into a (an) 36 . Steve taught me to 37 the results of my behavior. Once when I returned 38 from a bas

39、eball game, it was Steve 39 asked me what happened. When I explained my baseball had flew through Mrs. Holts basement window, 40 the glass, Steve 41 me to apologize to her. 42 my knees knocking as I explained to Mrs. Holt, I offered to 43 the window with my pocket money. I 44 learned from Steve that

40、 personal 45 is sacred(神圣的) . 46 I found a shiny silver pen in my classroom, I wanted to keep it, but Steve explained it might be important to someone else 47 it had little value. I finally decided to return the pen to my teacher. Of all the 48 Steve gave me, his respect for life is the most 49 in m

41、y mind. When I was twelve, I killed an old black swallow in the yard with a BB gun. 50 with my accuracy , I screamed to Steve to take a look. I shall never forget the way he stood and 51 the swallow for a long moment. Then in a 52 , quiet voice, he asked, “Did it hurt you first?” I didnt know what t

42、o answer. He 53 , “The only time you should think of hurting a living thing is whether it hurts you first. ” I really felt 54 then, but that moment 55 as the most important lesson my brother taught me.36. A. adult B. teacher C. leader D. individual37. A. dispose B. face C. polish D. tolerate38.A. in

43、 need B. in excitement C. in tears D. in trouble39.A. whom B. which C. what D. who40. A. breaking B. occupying C. spinning D. interrupting41. A. approved B. encouraged C. consulted D. forced42. A. With B. As C. Upon D. For 43. A. account for B. answer for C. pay for D. blame for44. A. ever B. still

44、C. just D. also 45. A. poverty B. property C. activity D. identity 46.A. Although. B. While C. Once D. Unless 47.A. even if B. what if C. as if D. only if48.A. constructions B. instructions C. descriptions D. institutions 49. A. effective B. awful C. brilliant D. vivid50.A. Fascinated B. Proud C. Ex

45、cited D. Frustrated 51.A. stared at B. pointed at C. glared at D. aimed at 52.A. secure B.cautious C. vital D. dead53.A announced B. continued C. proposed D. responded 54.A. unbelievable B. horrible C. terrible D. reasonable55.A. takes out B. works out C. checks out D. stands out 第二节 (共10小题；每小题1.5分，

46、满分15分)阅读下面短文，在空白处填入1个适当的单词或括号内单词的正确形式。Mandarin(普通话) Chinese is the most 56 (use) non-European language for children to learn, UK parents believe. It would boost(促进) their childrens career prospects (前景), according to 51% of parents, while 56% felt it would open their childrens minds 57 an “exciting

47、and dynamic culture”. Arabic and Japanese, 58 were both picked by 14% of parents, were the other key non-European languages. The figures were gained after 1, 138 UK adults with children aged under 18 59 (be) questioned in a survey 60 (conduct) by the Mandarin Excellence Program (MEP). French, Spanis

48、h and German were the top choices overall for young people in the UK 61 (learn) after being picked by 57%, 54% and 40% of parents respectively.Mark Herbert of the British Council said: With the global economy 62 (become) more interconnected and the drive to boost exports, language skills are increas

49、ingly important for work and life. Mandarin Chinese is one of the 63 (language) that matter most to the UKs future prosperity. If the UK is to remain competitive on the world stage, we need far more of our young people leaving school with a good grasp of Mandarin in order to 64 ( success) work abroa

50、d or for businesses here in the UK. Learning Mandarin is also a fascinating process that brings 65 valuable understanding of the Chinese culture.” The MEP aims to help at least 5, 000 young people in England to speak fluent Mandarin Chinese by 2020.第二节 书面表达（满分 25 分）假设你是李华, 你班将于本周日去东湖游玩。请你根据以下信息给外教St

51、eve写信, 邀请他参加。1. 出发及返回时间； 2. 活动：骑车, 划船, 烧烤等。注意：1.词数 100 左右； 2.可适当增加细节, 以使行文连贯；3.开头和结尾已给出,不计入总词数。Dear Steve,_ Yours, Li Hua第二节 读后续写（满分25分）阅读下面短文，根据所给情节进行续写，使之构成一个完整的故事。The event that stands out in Toms memory happened one morning when Tom was only ten years old. He was at home with his elder sister Ja

52、ne. Tom was doing his homework when he heard raised voices. At first he thought nothing of it since customers in the motorcycle shop directly below their flat often became loud, but he soon realized this time it was different.“Quick! Quick! Remove the motorcycles from the shop.” someone shouted. The

53、n a thick burning smell filled the air. When Tom opened the front door of their flat to investigate, a thick cloud of smoke greeted him. The motorcycle shop had caught fire and people were running and crying.Jane, who had been playing the violin in her room, hurried to the living room. They rushed o

54、ut of the door and along the corridor (走廊) through the smoke.They were heading towards the stairway at the far end of the corridor when Jane suddenly stopped in her track . She turned around and headed back the way they came. Tom had no idea what she was doing, but he followed her.Jane had suddenly

55、remembered the lady in her 70s who lived next door to them, who they called Makcik. Jane began banging on Makciks door, but got no answer. As the smoke thickened around them, Tom could see many of their neighborssome still in their pajamas (睡衣)running for safety. The thought of fear crossed his mind

56、.“She would have run for safety like everyone else!” Tom cried. However, Jane refused to give up. “I know Makciks still inside.” She said she was familiar with Makciks daily routine and was certain she would still be sleeping. She pounded against the door. “Go downstairs. Go now! Go!”注意：1.所续写的短文词数应为

57、150左右；2.应使用5个以上短文中标有下划线的关键词语；3.续写部分分为二段，每段的开头语已经为你写好；4续写完成后，请用下划线标出你所使用的关键词语。Paragraph 1:Tom noticed the flame (火焰) was reaching up. Paragraph 2:Luckily, some neighbors passing by stopped and offered help. 听 力1-5 CCBAB 6-10 ABBCC 11-15 BACBC 16-20 ABACA阅读：21-23 DAA 24-26 BAB 27-30 CDAC 31-35 BEDGC完形

58、填空36-40 ABCDA 41-45 BACDB 46-50 CABDC 51-55 ADBCD语法填空 56. useful 57. to 58. which 59.were 60.conducted 61. to learn 62. becoming 63.languages 64. successfully 65. a 作文Dear Steve, Our class is planning an outing to the East Lake this Sunday, so Im writing on behalf of my classmates to invite you to j

59、oin us. We are to gather at our school gate at 8 Sunday morning and take a bus there, which will take about half an hour. After arriving at the lake, we can enjoy varieties of activities, such as boating on the lake, fishing, cycling and barbecuing. In addition, well play some games and the winners

60、will get some small gifts. It will be fun and Im sure you will like it. Well head back to school at about 4:00 p.m. All my class will be excited if you could join us. Looking forward to your coming. Yours， Li Hua读后续写：One possible version for reference:Paragraph 1: Tom noticed the flame was reaching

61、up. Frozen with fear, he stood rooted to the spot. He comprehended the gravity of the situation and held Janes hand tightly. Both of them were coughing and their eyes were stinging. Time seemed to stand still, though they were probably there for only two or three minutes. Tom begged Jane to run for

62、safety as quickly as possible. Jane tried to shield her nose from the choking smoke and shook her head. She kept pounding against the door. Tom burst out crying.Paragraph 2:Luckily, some neighbors passing by stopped and offered help. A sense of strength immediately replaced the mounting fear and anx

63、iety in Janes mind. She told them Ms. Makcik must be still in the room. They forced the door open with all their might. Sure enough, Makcik was lying in bed, unconscious. She was carried downstairs and then rushed to the hospital, where she finally came to herself. People in the neighborhood felt relieved and Jane and Tom were very happy.