宁夏贺兰县景博中学2019-2020学年高二上学期期中考试英语试题 WORD版含答案.doc

1、景博高中20192020学年第一学期高二年级期中考试 英语 命题人：第一部分听力(共两节, 满分20分)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. Where does the conversation take place? A. At a store. B. At a library. C. At home. 2. What does the woman ask the man to do? A. Go to th

2、e airport with her. B. Help her make a plan. C. Meet Mary for her. 3. Who taught the man to swim? A. His friend. B. His father. C. His brother. 4. What is the probable relationship between the speakers? A. Acquaintances. B. Classmates. C. A couple. 5. When does the man bite his nails? A. When hes ne

3、rvous. B. When hes excited. C. When hes curious. 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 did Mary do? A. She gave a performance. B. She went to a Fitness Center. C. She attended a

4、 dancing competition. 7. What does Mary like best? A. Aerobics. B. Latin dance. C. Ballet. 听第7段材料, 回答第8、9题。8. When does the woman use WeChat mainly? A. In the morning. B. In the afternoon. C. In the evening. 9. What does the woman use WeChat mainly for? A. To communicate with her friends. B. To shar

5、e something with her Dad. C. To find project information. 听第8段材料, 回答第1012题。10. What will Charlie most probably do this Saturday? A. Turn 18 old years. B. Buy the woman a present. C. Attend the graduation ceremony. 11. What can make the cake brown? A. Some cocoa. B. Some red food coloring. C. Some su

6、gar and butter. 12. What is Mike fond of? A. Eggs. B. Chocolate. C. Cakes. 听第9段材料, 回答第1316题。13. What are the speakers mainly talking about? A. A long car journey. B. Childrens education. C. Some life problems. 14. What problem did Mr Zapp have? A. His car sometimes broke down. B. Some animals were i

7、n his way. C. He couldnt find a hotel. 15. How can Mr Zapps children get education? A. They go to school as usual. B. They are taught by their parents. C. They learn from books themselves. 16. Which country have Mr Zapp and his family been to? A. Vietnam. B. South Korea. C. Japan. 听第10段材料, 回答第1720题。

8、17. What does the speaker think of Costa Ricas travel industry? A. Its expensive. B. Its less developed. C. Its family-friendly. 18. What language do Costa Rican people probably speak? A. English. B. Spanish. C. French. 19. What can travelers see in Costa Rica? A. Sand beaches. B. Dead volcanoes. C.

9、 Fish farms. 20. How much will it cost a family member to travel for two days in Costa Rica? A. 80 dollars. B. 185 dollars. C. 500 dollars. 第二部分阅读理解(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, 从每题后所给的四个选项(A、B、C和D)中, 选出最佳选项AA newspaper, published usually on a daily or weekly basis, has the main functi

10、on of reporting news. Many newspapers also furnish their readers with other pieces of useful information, such as weather reports, TV program broadcast, and other kinds of information. They provide commentary on politics, economics, art and culture. In nearly all cases and in different degrees, news

11、papers depend on commercial advertising for their income. A survey said that nearly six out of ten adults in the United States and Canada read a newspaper every day, and seven out of ten read a paper each weekend. By the time they see a newspaper, most people have already heard about breaking news s

12、tories on TV or on the radio. Readers depend on newspapers to provide detailed information and analysis(分析)which TV and radio almost dont offer. Newspapers not only tell readers that an event has happened but also help readers understand what led to the event and how it will affect the world. The me

13、mbers of a large newspaper work under the nonstop pressure of deadlines to bring news to readers as quickly as their minds, bodies and the technology they use permit. Reporters, photographers, artists, and editors find the materials and form articles and graphics(图片)sometimes in just a few hours. Pa

14、ge designers combine articles, photos, advertisements, and eye-catching headlines into the page layout(版面), then quickly print the paper out. Printing system may work through the night to print out more than 60, 000 copies per hour. 21. The underlined word “furnish” in Paragraph 1 means“”. A. review

15、 B. offer C. found D. produce22. What can we learn from the passage? A. All the income of a newspaper comes from ads. B. Canadians depend on newspapers more than Americans. C. Only by reading the newspaper can readers get the latest news. D. The staff of a newspaper must meet deadlines from time to

16、time. 23. According to the passage, what affects the pace of a newspapers publication? A. Its human resources and technology. B. The editors. C. The printers. D. The reporters. BFirst aid means the aid or the help that can be given to an injured person first, that is, before any other help arrives.

17、Nowadays there is usually a telephone not far away and the first thing we should do, if a serious accident happens, is to telephone for an ambulance. Sometimes quick action by us may save someones life. Shock. People often suffer from shock after receiving an injury, sometimes even when the injury i

18、s a small one. The face turns grey, and the skin becomes damp and cold. They breathe quickly. They should be kept warm. Cover them with a blanket and give them a warm drink. Broken bones. Do not move the patient. Send for an ambulance at once. Bleeding. A little bleeding doesnt harm. It washes dirt

19、from the wound. But if the bleeding continues, try to stop it by placing a clean cloth firmly over the wound until the bleeding stops or helps arrive. Poisoning. A person who has taken poison should be taken to a hospital at once. With some poisons, sleeping pills, for example, it is a good thing to

20、 make the patient throw up by pressing your fingers down his throat. Remember: When an accident happens, send someone to telephone for an ambulance at once. Keep the injured person warm and quiet. Give him plenty of air. Do not let other people crowd around him. 24. How many common accidents are men

21、tioned in this passage? A. Two. B. Four. C. Three. D. Five. 25. If someone goes into shock after receiving an injury, youll find that. A. the face turns greyB. the skin becomes damp and coldC. the patient breathes quicklyD. all of the above26. Which of the following statements is WRONG according to

22、the passage? A. First aid means to give an injured person the help at once before the doctor comes. B. When a person has taken poison, we must always make him throw up. C. If an injured person goes into shock, we must always try to keep him warm. D. Dont move the injured person if he has broken his

23、legs. 27. Whats the best title for this passage? A. First Aid B. Save Ones LifeC. Some Accidents D. Common InjuresC Mostpeople know that Marie Curie was the first woman to win the Nobel Prize,and the first person to win it twiceHowever,few people know that she was also the mother of a Nobel Prize wi

24、nnerBornin September,1987,Irene Curie was the first of the Curies two daughtersAlong with nine other children whose parents were also famous scholars,Irene studied in their own school,and her mother was one of the teachersShe finished her high school education at the College of Svign in Paris Irene

25、entered the University of Paris in 1914 to prepare for a degree in mathematics and physicsWhen World War I began,Irene went to help her mother,who was using Xray facilities（设备） to help save the lives of wounded soldiersIrene continued the work by developing Xray facilities in military hospitals in F

26、rance and BelgiumHer services were recognised in the form of a Militarys Medal by the French government In1918,Irene became her mothers assistant at the Curie InstituteIn December 1924,Frederic Joliot joined the Institute,and Irene taught him the techniques required for his workThey soon fell in lov

27、e and were married in 1926Their daughter Helene was born in 1927 and their son Pierre five years laterLikeher mother,Irene combined family and careerLike her mother,Irene was awarded a Nobel Prize,along with her husband,in 1935Unfortunately,also like her mother,she developed leukemia because of her

28、work with radioactivity（辐射能）Irene JoliotCurie died from leukemia on March 17,195628.Why was Irene Curie awarded a Military Medal？_A. Because she received a degree in mathematicsB. Because she contributed to saving the woundedC. Because she worked as a helper to her motherD. Because she won the Nobel

29、 Prize with Frederic29. Where did Irene Curie meet her husband Frederic Joliot？_A. At a military hospital B. At the Curie InstituteC. At the University of Paris D. At the College of Sevigne30. When was the second child of Irene Curie and Frederic Joliot born？_A. In 1927B. In 1932C. In 1897D. In 1926

30、31. In which of the following aspects was Irene Curie different from her mother？_A. Irene won the Nobel Prize onceB. Irene worked with radioactivityC. Irene combined family and careerD. Irene died from leukemiaDAlibaba,BankofChinaandHuaweithesearethedreamemployersforChinesestudents,accordingtoanewsu

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35、nternationaldevelopmentstrategyhasapositiveinfluenceamongChineseyoungtalents”Techcompaniesruledtherankingsforhumanitiesstudents,withAlibaba-whichwasninthin2014 landingatthetopLastyear,ApplewastheNumberlchoiceofChinesestudents32.Whatsthepercentageofthesurveyedstudentswhowanttojoinacompanysetuprecentl

36、y？A. Fivepercent B.Twenty-fivepercent C.TwentypercentD.Ninepercent33.Whatisthesecondmostimportantcareergoalforthestudents？_A. Work-lifebalance B .Alibaba C. Jobstability D. Theirownbusiness34.InWilliamWusviewpoint anativecompanythat_willattractgraduatesA.isrootedonlyinChina B.goesinternational C.mak

37、esconsumerproducts D.justaimsattheforeignmarket35.Whatdoesthepassagewanttotellusmainly？_A.WhystudentshavetogotouniversityB.Howacompanycandevelopwell C.WherestudentssuccessliesinD.Whatcompaniesstudentswanttoworkfor第二节(共5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 Set GoalsWhethe

38、r you have small dreams or high expectations, setting goals allows you to plan how you want to move through life. Some achievements can take a lifetime to attain, while others can be completed in a day. 1 Determine your life goals. Ask yourself some important questions about what you want for your l

39、ife. What do you want to achieve, today, in a year, in your lifetime? The answers to this question can be as general as “I want to be happy, ”or “I want to help people. ”2 Set specific goals. Be specific and realistic about what it is that you want to achieve. Research shows that setting a specific

40、goal makes you more likely to achieve it. 3 For example, “Be healthier”is too big and vague to be a helpful goal. “I want to eat more vegetables, and I want to run a marathon. ”is better.Write out your goals. Be detailed, be clear, and include your steps. 4 Keep your list in a place where you can ge

41、t informed frequently. This will help keep you motivated.5 You may find yourself set in your ways concerning broad life goals, but take the time to re-evaluate your smaller goals. Are you accomplishing them according to your timeline?Are they still necessary to keep you on track towards your larger

42、life goals? Allow yourself the flexibility to make some small changes to your goal.A. Track and measure your progress. B. Adjust your goals. C. Consider what you hope to achieve in 10, 15, or 20 years. D. Having deadlines will keep you motivated. E. Writing them down tends to make them feel a little

43、 more real. F. Remember that you may need to break large goals into smaller goals. G. Here are some important ideas that you may find helpful. 第三部分英语知识运用(共两节, 满分5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四个选项(A、B、C和D)中, 选出可以填入空白处的最佳选项。Before you put on a frown (皱眉), make absolutely sure the

44、re are no smiles available. Jim BeggsThe last time my eighty-three-year-old mother visited, I asked how she was feeling. Its a valid question. She has, _41_ , had two knee replacements, a metal rod placed in her femur, and arthritis (关节炎) is settling into her bones so _42_ that she can no longer rol

45、l the dough (生面团) to make her famous cinnamon crisps. She moves _43_ and with precision (准确) to avoid another _44_ .But she hasnt _45_ moving. In fact, she and my father attended their first Jimmy Buffet concert this summer, where they sat on the lawn. Heres the thing about my parents: They _46_ say

46、 no to an invitation or a new _47_ . If they can make it work, theyre willing to _48_ just about anything. When we need them to come to stay with the kids, we have to get on their _49_ far in advance. They _50_ us daily.When asked how she was feeling, my mother responded without an ounce (盎司) of _51

47、_ : “Well, almost everything hurts every day. Some days are better than others. But you know what Ive discovered? It doesnt _52_ a bit to smile. So thats what Ive decided to do. _53_ at everyone I see. I may not be able to do all the things I used to do, but I can at least _54_ someones day. ”It is

48、such simple wisdom, and such a profound shift. Moving the _55_ from what we dont have, from what weve lost, from how weve been burdened to what we can _56_ others is the difference between living in the dark and giving off _57_ . And illumination (光亮), of course, makes traveling so much easier for u

49、s and for others.In chaos theory (混沌理论), the butterfly effect maintains that the _58_ breeze from a butterflys wing can _59_ the path of a hurricane halfway across the world.Imagine, then, the possibilities that exist _60_ a single smile.41.A. on average B. for sureC. at first D. after all42. A. wis

50、ely B. thoroughly C. perfectly D. patiently43. A. curiously B. cruelly C. slowly D. freely44. A. fall B. rest C. hurry D. cure45.A. tolerated B. stopped C. regrettedD. risked46. A. sincerely B. scarcelyC. constantly D. reluctantly47. A. destination B. investment C. trust D. adventure48. A. recoverB.

51、 repeat C. try D. refuse49. A. programs B. routines C. procedures D. schedules50. A. tolerateB. inspire C. praise D. reward51. A. self-pity B. self-trust C. self-blame D. self-pride52. A. hurt B. matter C. takeD. lose53. A. Wave B. TargetC. Smile D. Clap54. A. broaden B. shorten C. brighten D. stren

52、gthen55. A. focus B. pride C. panicD. energy56. A. share B. owe C. offerD. promise57. A. light B. heat C. kindnessD. jo58. A. nice B. loud C. wild D. small59. A. mend B. change C. cross D. block60. A. without B. above c. against D. within第二节. 语法填空; （每小题1.5分，总计15分）Music is one of the most 61. _(power

53、) things in my life. Listening to music can help to motivate me in trying time. When younger,I 62. _(have) no great love for music as I do now.I mainly listened to 63. _my parents were listening to. Whether I was in the car, the house,64. _anywhere else there was sure to be some Beatles, or Buddy Ho

54、lly constantly playing in the background. Now as Im older, I enjoy it for the reason that it allows me to remember my childhood.I believe music has the power 65. _(convey) all sorts of emotion. The song “A little bit longer” by Nick Jonas is an emotional and6 66. _(inspire) song that when I hear it,

55、 I always come close to 67. _(drop) down tears, especially when I watch it being played live. The effect that music can have 68. _ our emotions is tremendous, as it can bring people to floods of tears or bursts of 69. _(laugh).I believe music affects people in many ways. To me, music is 70. _(extrem

56、e) important in my life. I think it brings me closer to my friends and family.单句语法填空：（每小题1分，总计10分）71. They demanded that some skilled workers _ (send) to help them. 72. Her younger brother is a _(profession) tennis player. 73. My job is _(demand), and challenging as well. 74. Stress and tiredness of

57、ten result in a lack of _ (concentrate ). 75. The bridge _ (swallow)by the flood coming from the upper river instantly. 76. A lot of _ (poison) waste from the chemical works polluted the river. 77. I must hold out till the pain becomes _ (bear). 78. Shes been dropped from the team because of _ (inju

58、re). 79. I cut my finger and could not stop the _ (blood). 80. As one of the _ (represent)to take part in the Military Parade, he has prepared himself well. 第四部分写作(共两节，满分35分)第一节.短文改错（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

59、用斜线（）划掉修改：在错词下划一横线，并在该词下面写出修改后的词注意：l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 As the saying go, treat others as you would like to be treated. If we want to be treated well, and we should treat others well, too. Two years before, I was admitted to a high school. I felt proudly and superior. Therefore, I

60、always looked down upon my classmates who turned for me in their studies. One day, Tom asked me help him work out a math problem. I glanced at it and said, “So easy. What foolish you are!” On hear it, he said angrily, “I wont ask you again. ” I was shocking. Only then did I realized why I was so unp

61、opular with my classmates. From then on, I tried to treat them equally and helped them with all my heart. 第二节. 书面表达（25分）假设你是新华中学的学生会主席。近来, 随着网络的普及, 学生的汉字书写能力降低。为了保护传统民族文化 汉字, 校学生会提出倡议。请你根据以下内容提示, 写一封倡议书。内容要点: 1. 少上网, 多读书, 勤记笔记; 2. 养成练书法和写日记的习惯; 3. 自拟一项其他方面的内容。注意: 1. 词数100 左右; 2. 可以适当增加细节, 以使行文连贯; 3.

62、 开头语已给出, 不计入总词数。参考词汇: 汉字: Chinese character 书法: calligraphyDear friends, In recent years, many of us have spent a lot of time on the Internet with its popularity._The Student Union答案：听力：1-5 ACACA 6-10 BACAA 11-15 ABAAB 16-20CCBAC阅读：(A).21-23BDA (B).24-27BDBA (C).28-31BBBA (D).31-35DCBD 36-40GCFEB完形填

63、空： 41-45 DBCAB 46-50 BDCDB 51-55 AACCA 5660 CADBD语法填空：61. powerful 62. had 63. what/whatever 64. or 65. to convey66. inspiring 67. dropping 68. on 69. laughter 70. extremely单句语法填空：71. be sent 72. professional 73. demanding 74. concentration 75. was swallowed 76. poisonous 77. unbearable78. injury79.

64、 B、bleeding 80. representatives 短文改错:书面表达：【参考范文】Dear friends, In recent years, many of us have spent a lot of time on the Internet with its popularity. As a result, our handwriting is not so good as it was in the past. In order to protect our Chinese characters and write both nicely and neatly, wed

65、like to offer some suggestions. Firstly, we should spend less time online so that we can have more time to read books. Secondly, wed better form the habit of practicing calligraphy and keeping diaries every day. Besides, it is better to write letters to our relatives and friends by hand rather than send e-mails. Please pay more attention to our Chinese characters from now on. Let s take action!The Student Union