山西运城市2019-2020学年度高二英语下学期期末测试试题（Word版含答案）.doc

1、运城市2019-2020学年度第二学期高二期末测试英 语第一部分 听力（共两节,满分20分，不计入总分,仅供参考）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 are the speakers mainly talking about?A. Hot weather.B. The weekend plan.C. Hobbies.2.What advice does the man give?A. Buying May a

2、 present.B. Letting May choose a present.C.Holding a surprise party for May.3.Why is the man unhappy?A. He got a ticket.B. He hurt his wife.C. He got into a traffic jam.4.Whats the womans opinion on playing volleyball with friends?A. Its boring.B. Its tiring.C. Its beneficial.5.Whats the probable re

3、lationship between the speakers?A.Colleagues.B. Boss and employee.C. Teacher and student.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 does the man suggest the woman do?A.Go home and have a goo

4、d rest.B.Pay more attention to her workC.Spend more time with her family.7.How many daughters does the woman have?A. One.B. Two.C. Three.听第7段材料，回答第8至10题。8.Where does the conversation probably take place?A. In a clinic.B. Over the phone.C. In a canteen.9.When will Dr. Gupta have an opening?A.At 4:30

5、pm on March 2.B.At 10:30 am on March 4.C.At 10:25 am on March 18.10.What did Dr. Gupta like to do?A. Get up late.B. Go on holidays.C. Play morning golf.听第8段材料，回答第n至13题。11.What is the girl doing?A. Building a telescope.B. Meeting scientists.C. Writing a report.12.What was the man especially good at?A

6、. Physics.B. Astronomy.C. Design.13.Whats the mans attitude to his daughters final idea?A. Supportive.B. Doubtful.C. Disapproving.听第9段材料，回答第14至17题。14.What does the man like?A. The beach.B. Mountains.C. Music camps.15.What have the mans children been doing every evening?A.Watching tigers on TV.B.Havi

7、ng a French lesson.C.Practicing playing the piano.16.Who made the man practice the violin?A. His teacher.B. His mother.C. His father.17.What does the man think being a good parent depends on?A. Education.B. Pressure.C. Values.听第10段材料，回答第18至20题。What does Rob do?A. A scientist.B. A listener.C. A host.

8、19.Whats the advantage of eating before bed?A.Contributing to sleep.B.Keeping blood sugar levels down.C.Providing the energy for tomorrow.20.What will the speaker probably talk about next?A.Some proper foods.B.Some good reasons.C.Some troublesome feelings.第二部分 阅读理解（共两节，满分60分） 第一节（共15小题;每小题3分，满分45分）阅

9、读下列短文，从每题所给的A、B、C和D四个选项中，选出最佳选项。AThose who live in the Western world often feel as though their civilization is, and always was, the most technologically advanced in the world. However, that is not necessarily true. Many important inventions that we once used, or still use today, have come from the

10、“East,as the Europeans once called China. Here are some examples.PrintingDo you know a German named Johannes Gutenberg? His printing machine helped shape the modern Europe, and the world. But the Chinese did it first, and they did it much earlier.During the Tang Dynasty（AD 618907）, Chinese engineers

11、 began using wood blocks to print designs onto silk. They would soon begin producing short Buddhist texts so people could carry in their pockets. By AD 868, the first dated, printed book was published. It was a translated Indian Buddhist text called the Diamond Sutra.By the way, Gutenberg was born a

12、round 1,400, nearly 540 years after the publishing of the Diamond Sutra.BanknotesNot long after coming up with an efficient printing press, the Chinese invented banknotes, pieces of colored paper that are given value by the very people who use them. Today, nearly all modern currency comes in the for

13、m of banknotes. Banknotes began to appear in China in the 700s and helped to replace those copper（铜），silver and gold coins with things like our green Benjamins.GunpowderHere is an important weapon that Europeans love! By AD 300, Chinese scientists were putting in paper certain chemicals which, when

14、mixed together and ignited 点火），would produce fireworks. By AD 800, ， the Chinese improved this powder to fire balls of iron at city walls and tightly gathered enemies. This is in contrast to the West, which only began describing gunpowder around AD 1,200.CompassWhile this is certainly not an inventi

15、on we use every day, like the banknote, the compasses were also first invented in China during the Han Dynasty（206 BCAD 220）. The spoon-shaped things always point north. During the Tang Dynasty, they were refined（改进） into more familiar needles.21.When was the Diamond Sutra printed?A.Around AD 540.B.

16、 Around AD 700.C. Around AD 868.D. Around AD 1 ? 400.22.What are the green Benjamins made of?A.Copper.B. Silver.C. Gold.D. Paper.23.What do the last two inventions have in common?A. Both were used to kill the enemies.B. Both were invented in the Han Dynasty.C. Both were improved in the Tang Dynasty.

17、 D. Both were widely used in the daily life.BShortly after graduating in 2012, Dutch fashion designer Bas Timmer heard some upsetting news. While he had been busy drawing designs for his new brand, a friends father, who was homeless, had died of hypothermia（体温过低）just meters away from his studio. The

18、 young man set aside his personal ambitions and instead used his design skills to create Sheltersuita jacket that doubles as a sleeping bag to protect the worlds homeless against extreme weather.To transform the coat into a sleeping bag, the wearer simply zips（用拉链拉上）on a second piece to the bottom.

19、The suits large hood（兜帽）helps protect against bright street lights at night, while a built-in scarf adds warmth and protection. When not in use, the “portable shelter can be tucked away in the accompanying backpack.The designer had originally intended to create a limited number of Sheltersuits and t

20、hen go back to develop his clothing brand. “I thought, OK, Im going to make 100, he says. However, demand for the product, which was an instant hit, has never stopped. Over the past four years, Timmer and his team have distributed 6 , 000 Sheltersuits to the homeless in Europe.To help pay for the pr

21、oduction cost, Timmer set up the Sheltersuit Foundation, which accepts donations from both groups and individuals. Since March 2019, the team has also been using its factory to create clothing, bag and other things for paying customers.Though Timmers efforts are deserving to be praised, the special

22、clothing is not the solution（解决）to this serious social issue, which is largely the result of income loss and the rising house prices in US cities like San Francisco and New York. Hopefully, governments, groups and individuals will come together to find a way to help the people that are down on their

23、 luck.24.What did Timmer do after knowing a friends fathers death?A.He took aim at the poor.B.He went to comfort his friend.C.He closed his studio at once to design a new brand.D.He created a kind of jacket against coldness for the homeless.25.Which of the following can replace the underlined phrase

24、 “tucked away in paragraph 2?A. Raised.B. Removed.C. Put away.D. Given back.26.What made Timmer keep producing Sheltersuits?A. Great demand.B. Huge profits.C. Unique styles.D. Personal ambition.27.Why did Timmer found the Sheltersuit Foundation?A. He found it hard to make money.B. He hoped to raise

25、money for production.C. He was unwilling to make clothes with his own money.D. He expected more people to participate in the creation.CTeens and younger children are reading a lot less for fun, according to a Common Sense Media report published on Monday.While the decline（下降）over the past decade is

26、steep for teen readers, some data in the report shows that reading remains a big part of many childrens lives, and indicates how parents might help encourage more reading.According to the reports key findings, “the proportion （比例）who say they hardly ever read for fun has gone from 8 percent of 13-ye

27、ar-olds and 9 percent of 17-year-olds in 1984 to 22 percent and 27 percent respectively（分别地）today.The report data shows that pleasure reading levels for younger children, ages 28，, remain largely the same. But the amount of time spent in reading each passage has declined, from closer to an hour or m

28、ore to closer to a half hour per passage.When it comes to technology and reading, the report does little to suggest parents looking for data about the effect of e-readers and tablets on reading. It does point out that many parents still limit electronic reading, mainly due to concerns about increase

29、d screen time.The most hopeful data shared in the report shows clear evidence of parents serving as examples and important guides for their kids when it comes to reading. Data shows that kids and teens who do read frequently, compared to infrequent readers, have more books in the home, more books pu

30、rchased for them, parents who read more often, and parents who set aside time for them to read.As the end of school approaches, and school vacation reading lists loom（逼近）ahead, parents might take this chance to step in and make their own summer reading lists and plan a family trip to the library or

31、bookstore.28.Whats the proportion of 17-year-olds who rarely read for fun today?A. 8%.B. 9%.C. 22%.D. 27%.29.Why do many parents limit electronic reading?A. Buying e-books costs too much.B. Children are addicted to e-books.C. It is a waste of time to read e-books.D. It may be harmful to childrens he

32、alth.30.The key role in helping children to read lies in.A. parentsB. teachersC. interestsD. environment31.In which section of a newspaper may this text appear?A. Health.B. Education.C. Science.D. Entertainment.DA huge 3D printer is now building new homes in the countryside in Southern Mexico. It is

33、 the worlds first 3D-printed village. Could this be part of the global housing solution?The 500-square-foot houses are finished with roofs, windows and the inside parts. A nonprofit organization called New Story leading the project believes that the new construction could be part of the solution for

34、 affordable housing in some of the places in the world. The organization hopes to build 50 new houses by the end of 2020 , replacing the ones that residents（居民）built themselves out of wood, metal and whatever materials they could afford.The families live in a seismic zone（地震带）that usually suffer fro

35、m flooding. Building something that will stand up to an earthquake and keep them dry during heavy rains is a key consideration when it comes to the design.New Story has been helping families in need of shelter. It has built more than 2 , 700 homes in South America and Mexico since it was founded in

36、2014. This is the first home-building project that its done with 3D printing.Each house takes 24 hours, which is about two times faster than it takes to build a home with regular construction. The house has two bedrooms, one bathroom, a living room and a kitchen. And the houses can resist（抵抗）powerfu

37、l earthquakes.The technology is there and the application to building homes for those in need brings a lot of hope for the future. Experts say 3D printing is not science fiction. We have moved beyond science fiction into reality. 3D printers build homes faster, better and less expensively. In the fu

38、ture, this will be humanitys perfect housing solution that matches our highest values and ideals.32. What do we know about New Story?A .It must be a famous company.B. It values 3D printing technology.C. It earns a lot by building houses.D. It takes the lead in 3D printing technology.33.Whats the foc

39、us for people living in the earthquake zone to build houses?A. Predicting floods.B. Resisting earthquakes.C. Saving building costs.D. Using expensive materials.34.What does the author think of 3D printing?A. It is hard to apply.B.It is science fiction.C. It has a bright future.D. It has perfectly so

40、lved housing problems.35.Whats the best title for the text?A. A Huge 3D PrinterB. New Story, a Great NonprofitC. The Worlds First 3D-printed VillageD. 3D-printed Houses, Popular Worldwide 第二节（共5小题;每小题3分，满分15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。Children start out as natural scientists, eager to

41、 look into the world around them. Helping them enjoy science can be easy, as theres no need for a lot of scientific terms or expensive lab equipment. 36Give them time to think. Studies over the past 30 years have shown that, after asking a question, adults typically wait only one second or less for

42、an answer, no time for a child to think. 37 , children can give more logical, complete and creative answers.Watch your language. Once you have a child involved in a science discussion, dont jump in with “Thats right or “Very good. 38 . But in talking about science, quick praise can signal that discu

43、ssion is over. Instead, keep things going by saying “Thats interesting or “I have never thought of it that way before, or coming up with more questions or ideas. Never force a child to think. 39 , as children are always thinking, without your telling them to. Whats more, giving them freedom to think

44、 can turn a conversation into a performance. The child will try to find the answer you want, in as few words as possible, so that he will be a smaller target for your disagreement.40. Real-life impressions of nature are far more impressive than any lesson children can learn from a book or a televisi

45、on program. Let children look at their fingertips through a magnifying glass（放大镜），and theyll understand why you want them to wash before dinner. Rather than saying that water evaporates（蒸发），set a pot of water to boil and let them watch the water level drop.A. It doesnt make senseB.Listen to their qu

46、estionsC.Teach them by examplesD. You only have to share your childrens curiosityE. It began with a set of questions that lasted nearly two hoursF.When adults increase their “wait time to three seconds or moreG.These words work well when it comes to encouraging good behavior第三部分 语言知识运用（共两节，满分55分） 第一

47、节（共20小题;每小题2分，满分40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。On Wednesday I was at Planet Fitness when a girl 41 wearing a great-looking jacket. I had a desire for it , but didnt say anything. Time 42 and I noticed she was about to leave. I was 43 to someone with the words? “Hey, theres that gir

48、l in that 44 jacket. Im going over and tell her how much I like it. ”I wasnt sure how some 45 would react to my enthusiasm about her jacket, but it didnt stop me. I 46 walked over and introduced myself and told her how much I loved her jacket. She 47 and said her name was Amanda and she worked for t

49、his company that 48 the jacket. She went on to 49 me how everything was American made. She then 50 me a business card with her name on it.Yesterday, I got 51 looking for ADDIX Gearthe name of the 52 I could see they 53 made sports clothing for teams. I sent a 54 and was told they didnt sell retail （

50、零售），but they were thinking of 55 .I wasnt sure I would ever see Amanda again, 56 she was in the locker room when I got to Planet Fitness yesterday. I told her how I had gotten online etc.Amanda 57 me that she had her phone number on the card. She told me to 58 her and she would have a jacket like he

51、rs made 59 for me. I asked how much it would cost and she said it will be 60 for me! WOW !41. A. came backB. came inC. went awayD. went out42. A. setB. variedC. passedD. existed43. A. talkingB. introducingC. admittingD. applying44. A. redB. colorfulC. poorD. great45. A. strangerB. customerC. conduct

52、orD. athlete46. A. slowlyB. quicklyC. hesitantlyD. proudly47. A. apologizedB. doubtedC. smiledD. calmed48. A. transportedB. soldC. printedD. made49. A. teachB. showC. offerD. tell50. A. handedB. threwC. pushedD. rewarded51. A. upstairsB. downtownC. onlineD. home52. A. publisherB. companyC. shopD. ja

53、cket53. A. actuallyB. roughlyC. causallyD. probably54. A. postcardB. messageC. replyD. letter55. A. quittingB. cuttingC. ridingD. starting56. A. andB. soC. butD. as57. A. remindedB. hopedC. cheatedD. promised58. A. callB. emailC. hugD. cover59.A. evenB. everC. justD. yet60. A. unfitB. lateC. expensi

54、veD. free第二节(共10小题;每小题1.5分，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。For anyone seeking something special in Beijing, the Maltese food festival may be exactly what they are looking 61 . It 62 (hold) at the Minzu Hotel in downtown Beijing from March 20 to 31, serving foodies(美食家)with delicious foods from

55、 the island country.While many Chinese people came to know about the beautiful sceneries of Malta through popular films and TV series? not many of them know clearly about its culture about cooking. Maltese food is known for 63 (it) diversity and flavor, with influences from French, Italian and Arabi

56、an cooking methods. From the most 64 (tradition) Bragjoli (beef olives)and seafood to stewed rabbit meat and Kapunata (vegetable stew) , the food festival served 65 (visitor) the most authentic(地道的)dishes. In order to guarantee the taste, 66 team of top Maltese cooks were invited there.Those who att

57、ended the festival were able 67 （explore） the culture behind the food on two theme nights. March 22 was a night of lectures and movies about Maltese history and culture, satisfying peoples any 68 （curious） about Malta. And a parent-child party was scheduled for March 23 , 69 invited families to expe

58、rience the famous knight （骑士）culture of Malta through activities such as trying on knight costumes and 70 （play）games.第四部分 写作（共两节，满分35分）第一节 短文改错（共10小题;每小题1分，满分10分）假定英语课上老师要求同桌之间交换修改作文，请你修改你同桌写的以下作文。文中共有 10处语言错误,每句中最多有两处。每处错误仅涉及一个单词的增加、删除或修改。增加:在缺词处加一个漏字符号（），并在其下面写出该加的词。删除:把多余的词用斜线（）划掉。修改:在错的词下划一横线，并

59、在该词下面写出修改后的词。注意:1.每处错误及其修改均仅限一词；2.只允许修改10处，多者（从第11处起）不计分。My wife noticed an interesting home advertised in the local paper and decided to visit an open house. Upon arrival, she was puzzling to find that there was no “for sale sign. The front door was unlocked, so she walked in so that she could foun

60、d out what was going on. A man was sleeping while a woman was cooking. The man sudden woke up and the three of them had stared at each other with surprise. My wife realized her mistake and rushed back to her cars. Looking over her notes, she realized what she was on 12th Place instead 12th Street. My wife felt such embarrassed that I drove home quickly.第二节 书面表达（满分25分）假定你是李华，你校的留学生Peter将在校元旦晚会上朗诵一首唐诗,但是他现在很紧张。 请你就此给他写一封邮件。内容包括：1.表示理解；2.给出建议；3.给予鼓励。注意:1.词数100左右；2.可以适当增加细节，以使行文连贯。参考词汇:元旦晚会New Years Eve Gala