山东省淄博市桓台县第一中学2019-2020学年高二英语下学期期中试题.doc

1、山东省淄博市桓台县第一中学2019-2020学年高二英语下学期期中试题本试卷分第I卷（选择题）和第II卷（非选择题）两部分。满分150分，考试时间120分钟。第I卷（满分85分）第一部分：听力（共两节，满分30分）第一节:（共5个小题；每小题1.5分，满分7.5分）听下面5段对话。每段对话后有一个小题，从每题所给的A、B、C三个选项中选出最佳选项，并标在试卷的相应位置。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。1What subject are the two speakers talking about?AThe convenience of cit

2、y lifeBThe house in the countryCCity life and country life2On which day will the man probably see Professor Kent?ANext Tuesday BNext Wednesday CNext Thursday3What does the man ask the woman to do?APack their clothes BCall a taxi. CLock the suitcase4Who was injured?AGeorge BGeorges wife CGeorges fath

3、er-in-law5Why is Mary worried?ABecause John will get angryBBecause John has been working hardCBecause the roof needs repairing第二节 （共15小题；每题1.5分，满分22.5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，并标在试卷的相应位置。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，每小题将给出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至8题。6Which isnt nee

4、ded in the long-distance examinations?AExamination rooms. BExamination supervisors. CPencils and erasers.7What can we learn from the conversation?AThe answers of the online test are transmitted by the Internet.BThe results of the online test will be out in a long time.CFew will take part in the long

5、-distance education in the future.8How many branches do most of the net schools have?AAbout ten.BUncertain.C About five.听第7段材料，回答第9至11题。9Why does the man come to the woman?ATo get some information.BTo register for a master course.CTo inquire about the selective courses.10When is the Learning Resourc

6、e Center usually open?AFive days a week, 9:00 a.m. to 5:30 p.m.BSix days a week, 8:30 a.m. to 5:00 p.m.CFive days a week, 9:00 a.m. to 5:00 p.m.11Which is not a necessity for students to use the Learning Resource Center on Sundays?ABooking it from the woman.BGetting an important project.CBooking it

7、from their tutor.听第8段材料，回答第12至14题。12What do the two speakers talk about?ATheir trips to a foreign country.BTheir dinners in a restaurant.CTheir to some families.13What did the man enjoy about his visit?AThe dinner and the gift.BThe girl and the atmosphere.CThe dinner and the atmosphere.14What do we

8、know about the woman?AShe is a foreign student.BShe will move into a new flat.CShe is familiar with the customs in this country.听第9段材料，回答第15至17题。15How much of the entertainment section is about stars affairs?AAlmost 70%. BAlmost 50%. CAlmost one third.16Why do some media publish untrue stores about

9、stars?ATo promote sales. BTo promote reputation. CTo mislead the public.17What is the mans opinion?AThere should be more newspaper sections about aborts.BThe media should report more other matters than the stars affairs.CThe public figures should protect their privacy more carefully.听第10段材料，回答第18至20

10、题。18What did the goat want to do when seeing the fox in the well?ADrink the water.BHelp the fox out.CRun away from the well.19How did the fox get out of the well?ABy climbing up the wall.BBy climbing onto the back and born of the goat.CWith the help of her friends.20What would the goat probably do i

11、n the end?AStarve to death. BGet out of the well.CKill the fox.第二部分 阅读 （共两节，满分 40分）第一节（共11小题；每小题2.5分，满分27.5分）阅读下列短文，从每题所给的A、B、C、D四个选项中选出最佳选项。ASome of Our New ProgramsSTEM Inventions with LittleBitsIn this invention workshop, students enhance their skills with a great new system of discovery called L

12、ittleBits. Its a platform of easy-to-use electronic building blocks that empower you to invent anything, from your own remote controlled car, to a smart home device. Students will begin with several inventions designed to let them figure out how the components go together, and then they will design

13、and create their own inventions. Ages 712.Introduction to Computer AnimationIn this new program, you will have fun designing and creating your own videos. Students will learn the basic skills needed to create and animate. Whether you are making a LEGO brick film, animating in claymation or capturing

14、 a flower bloom, you can bring anything to life with computer animation. Ages 712.Computer Programming with OzobotIn this exciting new program, robotics and coding will become elementary! Have fun expanding your horizons with the help of Ozobotthe tiny smart robot. There is no end to the possibiliti

15、es, as you create a different landscape of adventures, games and coding with Ozobot. Students will use markers, tablets and laptops for coding. Ages 712.Super Science STEM ChallengesIn this engineering camp, you will have fun integrating Science, Technology, Engineering, and Mathematics by building

16、and designing a wide range of gadgets(小装置), inventive machines, towers and more. Projects include: the Great Tower Challenge, the Standing Cup Pyramid Challenge, Egg Drop Challenge and a host of other fun contests designed to bring out the engineer in you! Ages 712.21. What do students acquire with

17、LittleBits? A. The chance to have fun.B. The ability to invent. C. The power to think.D. The permit for designing. 22. What can we know about Ozobot? A. It is of a similar size to humans. B. It functions as a computer. C. It can assist children to code. D. It can use markers, tablets and laptops.23.

18、 Which program is suitable if a kid is competitive? A. STEM Inventions with LittleBits. B. Introduction to Computer Animation. C. Computer Programming with Ozobot. D. Super Science STEM Challenges.BYouve probably heard that brick-and-mortar retail (实体零售) is in trouble. Even industry giants are closi

19、ng hundreds of stores. Given retails gradual change to mobile and e-commerce (电子商务), you may be wondering, “What will retail look like in the future?” Nobody knows. But here are a few things you can expect to see based on current technology. Ultrafast delivery is coming. Today, the normal practice i

20、s two-day delivery. But if youve been paying attention, you know thats changing. In fact, a surprisingly high 25% of consumers said that they would abandon their orders if one-day delivery wasnt available. Of course, thats just the beginning. Two-hour delivery is coming in the foreseeable future, an

21、d Amazon has already been trying 30-minute delivery. Your kitchen will resupply itself. You wont have to worry about running out of essentials like coffee, pet food or snacks because your containers will sense stock (库存) levels and replace those items without you having to lift a finger. No more wak

22、ing up to find your coffee store is empty or last-minute trips to the grocery store because you forgot to buy pet food. Know exactly whats in stock and where. Have you ever gone to a store hoping to buy something, only to learn that they were out of stock? A new feature from Google Home allows peopl

23、e to ask Google Assistants to find in-stock products at the closest store. For example: “Google, where can I find the Nintendo Switch console?” An assistant will tell you how many stores have it right then and how close they are. Of course, it isnt currently available for all stores in all locations

24、, but you can already see a future when it has become standard. Convenience, experience, and optionsretail will take on a new look. 24. How does the author develop the passage? A. By asking and answering. B. By clarifying and describing. C. By analyzing and commenting. D. By comparing and concluding

25、.25. What can we know from paragraph 2? A. Consumers cant get their orders in one day now. B. It is possible to deliver goods within two hours in the future. C. The delivery will be two days in the future. D. Superfast delivery has widely been used now.26. According to the passage, what will happen

26、in the future? A. Retail will disappear gradually. B. Industrial giants will rule the whole retail trade. C. Shopping will be more convenient and effective. D. People will ask Google Assistants to purchase goods.27. Whats the best title of the passage? A. How will new technology change the world? B.

27、 How will we run the retail trade in the future? C. What will retail be like in the future? D. What benefits will high-tech bring in the future?CScientists have discovered a new material that can hold the key to unlocking the potential of hydrogen-powered vehicles. As the world looks towards a gradu

28、al move away from fossil-fuel-powered cars and trucks, greener alternative technologies are being explored, such as electric-battery-powered vehicles. Another “green” technology with great potential is hydrogen power. However, the major obstacles have been the size, complexity, and expense of the fu

29、el systemsuntil now. An international team of researchers, led by Professor David Antonelli of Lancaster University, has discovered a new material that offers a solution. The new material would be used to make molecular sieves within fuel tankswhich can store the hydrogen and work alongside fuel cel

30、ls in a hydrogen-powered “system”. It makes the design of tanks far smaller, cheaper, more convenient and energy-denser than existing hydrogen fuel technologies, and significantly outperform battery-powered vehicles. The cost of manufacturing this new material is so low, and the energy density it ca

31、n store is so much higher, that the hydrogen fuel cell systems cost five times less than ordinary batteries as well as providing a much longer rangepotentially enabling journeys up to around four or five times longer between fill-ups. The new material makes the cooling system unnecessary. This is cr

32、ucial because it means cooling equipment does not need to be used in vehicles, resulting in systems with the potential to be far more efficient than existing designs. Although vehicles, including cars and heavy goods vehicles, are the most obvious application, this material can also be used in porta

33、ble devices such as drones or within mobile chargers so people could go on week-long camping trips without having to recharge their devices. It could also be used to run a house or a remote neighborhood off a fuel cell. 28. What can we infer from paragraph 2? A. Fossil fuel will soon run out. B. It

34、is impossible to conserve fossil fuel. C. Electric cars will replace gasoline cars. D. It is not economic to use hydrogen power now. 29. Which of the following best explains the underlined word “outperform” in paragraph 3? A. Lose control of. B. Take the place of. C. Break away from. D. Perform bett

35、er than. 30. What do we know about the new material? A. Its too complex to make. B. It simplifies the cooling system. C. Its cheaper and more efficient. D. It can be used only for vehicles. 31. In which section of the Internet can you probably find this text? A. Style. B. Science. C. Life. D. Biolog

36、y. 第二节 （共5小题；每小题2.5分，满分12.5分）阅读下面短文，从短文后的选项中选出可以填入空白处的最佳选项。选项中有两项为多余选项。Communication Skills for Workplace SuccessThe ability to communicate effectively with superiors, colleagues, and staff is essential. 32. These are four communication skills that can help you impress your boss, teammates, and clie

37、nts.1. Listening33. No one likes communicating with someone who cares only about putting in her two cents worth and does not take the time to listen to the other person. If youre not a good listener, its going to be hard to comprehend what youre being asked to do.2. Nonverbal CommunicationYour body

38、language, eye contact, hand gestures, and tone of voice all color the message you are trying to convey. A relaxed, open stance (arms open, legs relaxed), and a friendly tone will make you appear approachable and will encourage others to speak openly with you.34. You want to look the person in the ey

39、e to demonstrate that you are focused on them and the conversation. (However, be sure not to stare at the person, which can make him or her uncomfortable.)3. Clarity and ConcisionGood verbal communication means saying just enoughdont talk too much or too little. 35. Say what you want clearly and dir

40、ectly, whether youre speaking to someone in person or on the phone.4. FriendlinessThrough a nice tone, a personal question, or simply a smile, you will encourage your co-workers to engage in open and honest communication with you. Its important to be nice and polite in all your workplace communicati

41、on. 36 . A. Try to convey your message in as few words as possibleB. Also, pay attention to other peoples nonverbal signals while you are talkingC. People will be more open to communicating with you if you focus on their ideasD. It will help you get hired, land promotions, and be a success throughou

42、t your careerE. This is important in both face-to-face and written communicationF. Eye contact is also importantG. Being a good listener is one of the best ways to be a good communicator第三部分 语言运用第一节（共15小题；每小题1分，满分15分）阅读下面短文，从每题所给的A、B、C、D四个选项中选出可以填入空白处的最佳选项。Last year, I received a special present. My

43、 children 37 me a stainless steel coffee machine for my birthday. I love drinking coffee every morning and couldnt 38 to use it. But 39 I poured my first cup, the coffee spilled (洒出) all over the table. Thankfully, no one was around to see my 40 face! I kept trying, but each morning I 41 be seen wip

44、ing up the coffee. Then I realized if I poured very 42, there could be no spilling. My normal 43 was to rush through breakfast to get on with my day. But eventually I learned not only to pour but to 44 the experience: the taste and the stillness of a new day. It promoted me to 45 upon whether I was

45、rushing through in other areas of my life. So I started to appreciate even the most 46 moments. When shop owners apologized for keeping me waiting, Id say, “Not a problem. Im not 47.” I even enjoyed sitting in front of my house talking with 48 and sharing our own stories, 49 we had known each other

46、for a long time. It seemed that the world around us slowed to a 50 we could handle. Stillness not only slows the pace of life, but also 51 the soul, helping us to enjoy the worlds small pleasures and realize the truth of life. 37. A. lentB. offeredC. giftedD. asked38. A. helpB. waitC. knowD. complai

47、n39. A. sinceB. beforeC. asD. until40. A. disappointedB. delightfulC. amusedD. astonished41. A. wouldB. shouldC. mustD. need42. A. quicklyB. casually C. slowlyD. patiently43. A. promiseB. practiceC. traditionD. standard44. A. possessB. clarifyC. realizeD. enjoy45. A. reactB. decideC. reflectD. respo

48、nd46. A. difficultB. ordinaryC. specialD. awkward47. A. in difficultyB. in trouble C. in a hurryD. in danger 48. A. colleaguesB. friendsC. relativesD. strangers49. A. only ifB. as ifC. if onlyD. if ever50. A. paceB. stageC. pointD. occasion51. A. explainsB. inspectsC. inspiresD. feeds第卷(共65分)第二节 单句填

49、空（共25小题；每小题1分，满分25分）（1-17小题：结合语境，根据所提示汉语写出恰当形式的英语，每空一词，注意要用到选修七M1-M3的词汇。18-25小题：根据所学的语法专项填空，每空不超过三个单词。）1. Just now Tom came to _(道歉) to his boss for his absence from work for no reason, but the boss didnt forgive him.2. To everyones joy, the famous doctor was _ (任命) mayor of the city.3. I work hard

50、and I think I _(应得,值得) to be well paid.4. If you _(犯罪,犯错) a crime you can never escape being punished. 5. How many people _(参加，出席) the meeting in all yesterday?6. Their real _ (动机) is to make a profit.7. Traditional Chinese medicine enjoys great _(流行,普及) with many people.8. I dont have anything _(适合

51、的) to wear for the party.9. People wear helmets which can give adequate _(保护) to their heads.10. The football player howled loudly in pain and fell, with his nose_(bleed）.11. Teenagers are supposed to _(培养,发展) a habit of reading from an early age. 12. We wonder who will be _(选举) president of the new

52、 government.13. There are too many magazines _(竞争) to attract readers.14. The delegates were _(招待) with a wonderful meal. 15. Tom had a narrow _(逃跑) in the terrible fight in the Second World War.16. These measures are strongly _(支持) by environmental groups.17. He was the last man to be _(绞死) for mur

53、der in this country.18. _ is known to us all is that the 2020 Olympic Games will be postponed.19. _ (realize) that he has wasted too much time, the boy is determined to pay more attention to learning.20. The house_ (face) to the south belongs to Mr. Smith.21._Wuhan of 2020 saw the COVID-19 at the be

54、ginning of the year.22. This is the third time that I_ (visit) the beautiful town located in Zibo.23. The koala was lucky that it just missed _ (catch).24. With many problems _ (solve), he stayed up last night.25. We should have the belief that it will not be long before the world _ (defeat) the vir

55、us.第四部分：写作(共两节，满分40分)第一节：应用文写作（满分15分）假设你是校学生会主席李华，学生会要做一场关于中国茶文化的专题报告，你校英国外教Steve一直对中国的茶文化很感兴趣，请你写一封邮件邀请Steve参加报告会，邮件内容包括：1. 询问是否愿意参加；2. 报告会时间、地点；3. 报告会主要内容。注意:1. 词数80左右;2. 可以适当增加细节，以使行文连贯;3. 结束语已给出，不计入总词数。Dear Steve,_Looking forward to your reply. Yours, Li Hua第二节(满分25 分)阅读下面材料,根据其内容和所给段落开头语续写两段，使之

56、构成一篇完整的短文。续写的词数应为150左右。Another disappointing day was passing, and he was driving his beat-up old car home. He was out all day looking for a job. It was getting dark and light snow was coming down, so he almost didnt see the old lady standing on the side of the road. It was clear that she needed help

57、. He pulled up in front of her obviously brand new and expensive car and got out. While nobody had stopped to help for the last hour and there was a smile on his face, she was worried when he approached her. He didnt look safe. He looked poor and hungry.He could see she was frightened, standing out

58、there in the cold. He said, “Im here to help you, maam. Why dont you wait in your car to keep warm? My names Bryan.”A tire was flat. Bryan fetched tools from his own car to change the tire. But he had to get dirty and his hands hurt. As he was tightening her cars nuts, she rolled down the window, sa

59、id thanks and asked him how much she owed him. Any amount would have been all right with her. She had already imagined all the awful things that could have happened without his help.Bryan never thought twice about the money. He told her that if she really wanted to pay him back, the next time she sa

60、w someone who needed help, she could give that person the assistance they needed. He waited until she started her car and drove off. It had been a cold and depressing day, but he felt good as he headed for home. Soon the lady saw a small restaurant. She went in to grab a bite to eat and warm up befo

61、re she made the last leg of her trip home. The waitress came over with a sweet smile and brought a clean towel to wipe her wet hair. The lady noticed the waitress was nearly eight months pregnant(怀孕的). Although the waitress looked tired and walked painfully due to the pregnancy, she still served the

62、 lady.Paragraph 1:After the lady finished her meal, she paid with a one-hundred-dollar bill._Paragraph 2:That night when the waitress got home from work, she was thinking about the money and what the lady had written. _ 网上测试英语试题 答案（2020.04）听力： 1-5 CCBCA 6-10 CABAC 11-15 ACCAB 16-20 ABABA阅读理解：21-23 B

63、CD 24-27 ABCC 28-31 DDCB七选五： 32-36 DGFAE完形填空：37-41 CBCAA 42-46 CBDCB 47-51 CDBAD单句填空：1. apologize/apologise 2. appointed 3.deserve mit 5. attended 6. motivation 7. popularity 8.suitable 9.protection 10. bleeding 11. develop 12.elected peting 14.served 15.escape 16. supported 17.hanged 18. What 19. R

64、ealizing 20. facing 21. The 22.have visited 23.being caught 24. to solve 25. defeats应用文：（15分）Dear Steve,Im Li Hua, chairman of the Student Union. Knowing that you are interested in Chinese tea culture, I will tell you a piece of good news. There will be a special report on Chinese tea culture at 3 o

65、clock this Friday afternoon in the lecture hall of our school. The history and development of Chinese tea culture will be introduced. Then it will be followed by a tea party and you can taste different kinds of tea while chatting with us. I wonder if youd like to participate in it. Im sure it can le

66、ave a wonderful impression on you! Your attendance is greatly expected. Looking forward to your reply.Yours, Li Hua读后续写(满分25 分)Paragraph 1:After the lady finished her meal, she paid with a one-hundred-dollar bill. The waitress quickly went to get change for her hundred-dollar bill, but the old lady

67、had driven off. She was gone by the time the waitress came back. The waitress wondered where the lady did so. Then she noticed something written on a napkin. There were tears in her eyes when she read what the lady wrote: “You dont owe me anything. I have been there too. Somebody once helped me out

68、the way Im helping you. If you really want to pay me back, here is what you do: do not let this chain of love end with you.” Under the napkin were four more hundred-dollar bills. Paragraph 2:That night when the waitress got home from work, she was thinking about the money and what the lady had writt

69、en. She was wondering how the lady knew she and her husband were in need. With the baby to be born next month, life was going to be hard. She knew how worried her husband was, and now everything is going to be all right. Knowing what had happened, her husband, Bryan, shed tears of joy and gratitude.

70、 （共165词）听力原文：Text 1W: Living in the city is very convenient.M: I think so, but I often think of living in the country. Its peaceful and quiet.W: But dont you think houses in the country can be cold in winter?M: I dont think so.Text 2 M: May I see Professor Kent, please?W: Im sorry, hes been ill sinc

71、e last Friday.M: When can I expect to see him then?W: I think hell be back for his regular office hours next Thursday, but you might telephone Tuesday or Wednesday to make sure.Text 3 W: Is there anything I can do before we go?M: I cant think of anything else. I have turned off the electricity and f

72、inished packing our clothes. You had better telephone a taxi while I am locking the suitcase.Text 4W: I had hoped that I could see George here today.M: He was planning to come, but his wifes father fell down some stairs and they had to take him to a doctor.Text 5M: Mary, thats beautiful. How is John

73、?W: Thank you. Hes fine.M: You look down. What happened?W: As a matter of fact, Im a little worried. I think John will raise the roof as soon as he sees the bills for this months expenses.Text 6M: Martha said students can cake examinations online?W: This is a part of the long-distance education. Its

74、 widely used now, and its convenient. Most of the net schools have their branches nationwide, which are in charge of arranging the examinations.M: You mean that long-distance examinations also need examination rooms and supervisors?W: Commonly its like this, but the questions and answers of the test

75、 are transmitted by the Internet.M: I see. Thus students can take examinations at any place convenient for them.W: Yes, some courses give out the results on the Internet as soon as the tests are over.Text 7 M: Good afternoon.W: Good afternoon.M: I will soon start my study here for a masters degree,

76、so I am quite concerned about what resources and support services are available.W: Good questions. May I know your major?M: Bioengineering.W: I see. The university is well-equipped. Especially the school you are in owns a Learning Resource Center which provides facilities for personal study and smal

77、l group work.M: Fantastic. When is it open?W: It opens five days a week, usually 9:00 a.m. -5:00 p.m.M: You mean students dont have access to the center at weekends?W: Well, it may be open at weekends for students if they work on an important project. However, you need to ask your tutor to book it i

78、n advance.M: Thanks a lot.W: Not at all.Text 8 W: Did you enjoy your visit or not, Jack?M: I did, not only the dinner but the atmosphere as well. What about yours, Linda?W: I did, too. The Tylers like to invite foreign students to visit them, and so do their friends.M: The family I visited was quite

79、 large: Mr. Selby, his wife, two little boys, a baby girl, and their grandmother.W: Should I send both a thank-you note and a gift of some sort?M: No, not both. A thank-you note is usual, but a gift isnt.W: Then Ill probably either send a note or call them up.M: Do the Tylers have a house or a flat?

80、W: A flat, with two bathrooms and a view of the city.M: I bet you saw the whole flat.W: On the contrary, I didnt even see the bedrooms or kitchen. I was afraid to ask to see them.M: But in this country people like to show you their homes.W: Thanks for that information. Next time Ill be more familiar

81、 with these customs.Text 9 W: What are you reading, Tom? You look so attentive.M: I am reading the Entertainment Section of the newspaper. Oh, do you believe that nearly half of the section is taken up by some stars affairs. I wasted money to buy such rubbish news.W: In almost every form of media, a

82、 great deal of attention is paid to the personal lives of the stars. It seems that the public cannot get enough of this kind of news.M: The practice leads people to pay more attention to these matters than they otherwise would.W: The media should respect the privacy of every individual, including pu

83、blic figures. They may have chosen to be in the public eye, but that does not give the public the right to know everything about them.M: Yes, you are right. And many stories about famous stars are untrue. They are only gossip reported to increase the sales of magazines and other media.W: They are un

84、fair to the famous and mislead the public.M: I believe that the media should pay more attention to matters other than the private lives of public figures.W: In this way, they can appeal to a wider audience and encourage people to develop other interests.M: I completely agree with you.Text 10 One day

85、 a thirsty fox fell into a well as she was getting a drink of water. She could not find a way to climb back up. After a short time, a thirsty goat came to the edge of the well, seeing the fox below him, then he asked if the water was safe to drink.Thinking quickly, the fox said the water was pure an

86、d delicious and suggested that the goat come down to have a drink. The goat immediately jumped into the well. After he had enough to drink, he asked the fox how he could get back up and out of the well. The fox replied, “I have a plan. Put your front legs against the wall, and hold your horns up. I

87、will climb up your back, onto your horns and then I will jump out of the well. Once Im out, Ill help you get out.”The goat agreed, and the fox quickly got out of the well. The goat called out to her, “Oh, Ms. Fox, you said you would help me get out of the well.” The fox called down to the goat, “Friend, if you had half as many brains as you have hairs on your chin, you would not have jumped into the well without first thinking about how you would get out.”