广东省佛山市第一中学2019-2020学年高二英语下学期期末考试试题.doc

1、广东省佛山市第一中学2019-2020学年高二英语下学期期末考试试题本试卷共10页，满分150分，考试时间120分钟。注意事项：1答题前，考生务必用黑色笔迹的钢笔或签字笔将自己的姓名、考号填写在答题卷上。2每小题选出答案后，用2B铅笔把答题卷上对应题目选项的答案信息点涂黑；如需改动，用橡皮擦干净后，再选涂其他答案，答案不能答在试卷上。非选择题必须用黑色字迹的钢笔或签字笔作答，答案必须写在答题卷各题目指定区域内相应位置上；如需改动，先划掉原来的答案，然后再写上新的答案；不准使用铅笔和涂改液。不按以上要求作答的答案无效。第一部分 听力（共两节，满分16分）情景介绍 角色：你是Mark。任务：（1）

2、与Lucy谈论提高英语口语能力的方法； （2）根据对话内容回答同学的提问。第一节 三问 （共3小题；每小题2分，满分6分）听一段对话，对话播放一遍，请根据对话后的中文提示提三个问题，并把答案填写在答题卡上，每题有20秒钟的作答时间。1. 你经常在哪里练英语口语？_2. 你能把Laura介绍给我认识吗？_3. 你觉得出国留学怎么样？_第二节 五答 （共5小题；每小题2分，满分10分） 在每一次按中文提示提问后，你将听到一段答复，每段答复播放两遍。请根据对话内容和答复内容回答五个问题，并把答案填写在答题卡上，每题有15秒钟的作答时间。4. (Question 1) _5. (Question 2)

3、 _6. (Question 3) _7. (Question 4) _8. (Question 5) _第二部分 阅读（共两节，满分34分）第一节 阅读理解（共12小题；每小题2分，满分24分）阅读下列短文，从每题所给的四个选项（A、B、C和D）中，选出最佳选项，并在答题卡上将该项涂黑。AThomas Cheatham had planned to study Latin during his time at Hebron High School in Texas. But when he learned that the school district was going to offer

4、 a Mandarin class, he quickly changed his mind. I thought Mandarin would be more beneficial than Latin, said Cheatham, who is now in his second year of studying the language. He speaks Mandarin to order food at Chinese restaurants and can read social media posts from his Chinese-speaking friends. Wh

5、ile its a difficult language to master, the high school junior, who plans to study computer engineering, thinks it will be important for his career. Chinese is a good language to know, especially with China becoming a growing power, he said. Many experts agree that proficiency (熟练) in a language spo

6、ken by a billion people worldwide will give American students an edge in the global economy. People are looking at China as our next economic competitor, and interest in Mandarin is growing fast, said Marty Abbott, director of the American Council (议会) on the Teaching of Foreign Languages. Were seei

7、ng it in all parts of the country. Abbott predicts that as many as 100,000 students are now studying Mandarin in public and private schools throughout the US. She said the US government has designated (指定) Mandarin as an important needs language and provides professional development programs for tea

8、chers. Our government wants to increase our language ability for national security and economic competitiveness, Abbott added. At the same time, the Chinese government is spreading knowledge of the Chinese language and culture through Confucius Institutes set up in many US states. For example, the C

9、onfucius Institute at the University of Texas in Dallas has been the home of a Confucius Institute for 10 years. It sponsors Confucius Classrooms at 21 local public and private schools, where tens of thousands of students are learning Mandarin.9. Why did Thomas Cheatham decide to study Mandarin inst

10、ead of Latin？A. Mandarin was easier to learn than Latin.B. Mandarin could be helpful to his future career.C. Mandarin might help him learn more about China.D. Mandarin could enable him to study computer engineering.10. What does the underlined word edge” in Paragraph 4 probably mean?A. a slight adva

11、ntage B. the outside limitC. a sharp tone of voiceD. a short-term guarantee11. Which of the following statements might Marty Abbott agree with？A. Mandarin should be taught in classrooms throughout the US.B. Those skilled at Chinese will be the most competitive in the future.C. The US governments pol

12、icy has helped popularize Mandarin in the US.D. Americans learn Mandarin because they worry about their national security.12. What is this passage mainly about？A. The rising popularity of Mandarin among American students.B. The great benefits of learning Mandarin for American students.C. The influen

13、ce of Chinas growing power on American education.D. The effect of Confucius Institutes in promoting Mandarin in the US.BAlmost every community has some form of rules and some way of enforcing them. So why do we have rules, and what makes people follow them?Studies have suggested that the reason we d

14、ont like rule-breaking is because fairness is programmed into our brains. Scientists have found that the brain reacts in a particular way when we feel we are being treated unfairly. A fair situation makes us feel comfortable and even happy, but unfairness causes our brains to respond with negative f

15、eelings. The study found that this so happened when subjects saw others being treated unfairly. They concluded that fairness is one of basic human needs.Arriving at a feeling of fairness means considering different, often conflicting, points of view. Regardless of the disagreement, people almost alw

16、ays need to compromise. But it can be difficult to arrive at a compromise when there are conflicting interests. This is why communities have rules that everyone must follow.Social controls are an important factor in setting and following rules. They influence the way we behave, and can be internal (

17、内在的) or external. Internal controls come from within and are based on our values and fears. Most of us dont steal, for example, because we believe that theft is unfair and wrong. We dont want to disappoint our family and friends, either. In other words, our internal controls keep us from behaving in

18、 ways that cause conflict.External controls include rewards and punishments. Rewards, such as job promotions and praise, are designed to encourage people to behave and act in the interest of the whole community.Punishments, such as public embarrassment, fines, and even imprisonment can prevent peopl

19、e from acting against the communitys best interests.People need their communities to function smoothly. If there were no rules, most people would probably still behave positively. However, there would always be a minority who would not. This is why a society without rules is unlikely to exist.13.Wha

20、t does the underlined word this in paragraph 2 refer to?A. A program in human brains.B. A comfortable situation.C. The response with bad feelings.D. The requirement off fairness.14.Why do communities have rules?A. To punish illegal activities. B. To prevent disagreement.C. To promote fairness.D. To

21、meet various demands.15.Which of the following is an example of internal control?A. Take exams honestly because cheating is shamefulB. Park in the right place so as not to get a parking ticket.C. Pay the electricity bill on time in order not to get a late fee.D. Cooperate with your classmates to win

22、 a prize for your class.16.What is the best title for this passage?A. Living by the rulesB. Following rules with punishmentsC. Reaching a compromiseD. Calling for fairnessCKind-hearted parents have unknowingly left their children defenseless against failure. The generation born between 1980 and 2001

23、 grew up playing sports where scores and performance were played down because everyones winner. And their report cards sounded more positive than ever before. As a result, Stanford University professor Carol Dweck, PhD, calls them “the overpraised generation.Dweck has been studying how people deal w

24、ith failure for 40 years. Her research has led her to find out two clearly different mind-sets that have a great effect on how we react to it. Heres how they work:A fixed mind-set is grounded in the belief that talent is genetic- youre a born artist, point guard, or numbers person. The fixed mind-se

25、t believes its sure to succeed without much effort and regards failure as personal shame. When things get difficult, its quick to blame, lie, and even stay away from future difficulties.On the other hand, a growth mind-set believes that no talent is entirely heaven-sent and that effort and learning

26、make everything possible. Because the ego (自尊) isnt on the line as much, the growth mind-set sees failure as a chance rather than shame. When faced with a difficulty, its quick to rethink, change and try again. In fact, it enjoys this experience.We are all born with growth mind-sets. (Otherwise, we

27、wouldnt be able to live in the world.) But parents, teachers, and instructors often push us into fixed mind-sets by encouraging certain actions and misdirecting praise. Dwecks book, Mind-set: The New Psychology of Success, and online instructional program explain this in depth. But she says there ar

28、e many little things you can start doing today to make sure that your children, grandchildren and even you are never defeated by failure.17. What does professor Dweck think about the generation in their thirties now?A. They didnt do well at school. B. They were often misunderstood.C. They were eager

29、 to win in sports. D. They were given too much praise.18. What does a fixed mind-set person probably do?A. He doesnt want to work hard. B. He cares a lot about personal safety.C. He doesnt share his ideas with others. D. He succeeds with the help of teachers.19. What does the growth mind-set believe

30、?A. Admitting failure is shameful.B. Talent comes with ones birth.C. Scores should be highly valued.D. Getting over difficulties is enjoyable.20. What should parents do for their children based on Dwecks study?A. Encourage them to learn from failures.B. Prevent them from making mistakes.C. Guide the

31、m in doing little things.D. Help them grow with praise.第二节 七选五填空 （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项。请将答案按题号涂到相应的答卷题号上。Words have the power to build us up or tear us down. It doesnt matter if the words come from ourselves or someone else. The positive and negative effects are

32、just as lasting.We all talk to ourselves sometimes. _21_. In fact, we really shouldnt be because more and more experts believe talking to ourselves out loud is a healthy habit. This “self-talk” helps us motivate ourselves, remember things, solve problems, and calm ourselves down. Be aware, though, t

33、hat as much as 77% of self-talk tends to be negative. _22_.Often, words come out of our mouths without us thinking about the effect they will have. But we should be aware that our words cause certain responses in others. _23_. And the clerk will probably respond in a similar manner. However, critica

34、l language may cause anger and defense._24_. Many of us regret something we once said. We remember unkind words said to us as well. Before speaking, we should always ask ourselves: Is it loving? Is it needed? If what we want to say doesnt pass this test, then its better left unsaid.Words possess pow

35、er: both positive and negative. Those around us receive encouragement when we speak positively. We can offer hope, build self-esteem and motivate others to do their best. Negative words destroy all those things. _25_. The choice is ours.A. How should I say it?B. Will we use our words to hurt or to h

36、eal?C. Generally people like positive and pleasant words.D. Were usually too embarrassed to admit it, though.E. Words possess power because of their lasting effect.F. So in order to stay positive, we should only speak encouraging words to ourselves.G. For example, when returning an item to a store,

37、we might use warm, friendly language during the exchange.第三部分 语言知识及应用（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四个选项（A、B、C、D）中，选出可以填入空白处的最佳选项，并在答题卡上将该项涂黑。Not many 17-year-old girls know how to solder（焊）copper pipes together or light a pilot light. These are _26_ Ive learned as an assis

38、tant to my _27_ in his plumbing（管道）business.My summer job deals with _28_ from which physical and mental discomfort constantly arise, and the work _29_ an attitude of determination and patience that I frequently struggle to adopt.Each morning, I _30_ myself into large-thick mens jeans most girls wou

39、ld _31_ to wear and climb into the plumber truck. As my classmates begin their _32_ babysitting, or selling groceries, my dad and I carry _33_ toolboxes and work in the dark basements. I often get _34_ in messy storage boxes looking for the water meter. Nothing around is beautiful or tidy.Sometimes

40、I _35_ why I stand the dust and sweat when I could be in my air-conditioned house doing summer homework. Yet as much as I _36_ the mess of plumbing, I look down upon myself for being so easily annoyed by disorder. _37_, the world was built by people willing to get their hands _38_.Five such summers

41、have _39_ me that the messy parts of peoples houses _40_ the messy parts of their lives. As I learn to _41_ the mess, I also learn to handle the _42_ and contradictions in my adolescence. Life is a process of accepting _43_ and learning to put it in order. Plumbing work is no difference. You can see

42、 it in each newly soldered group of copper pipes. And when customers express _44_, I understand that, in a small way, we bring _45_ to their lives.26. A. mannersB. skillsC. factsD. rules27. A. brotherB. dadC. teacherD. friend28. A. messesB. customersC. noisesD. exercises29. A. offersB. developsC. de

43、mandsD. lacks30. A. wrestleB. lowerC. squeezeD. hide31. A. needB. expectC. refuseD. choose32. A. shiftsB. studiesC. meetingsD. travels33. A. fancyB. smallC. expensiveD. heavy34. A. injuredB. absorbedC. lostD. interested35. A. knowB. questionC. imagineD. remember36. A. seeB. cleanC. hateD. create37.

44、A. Or ratherB. At leastC. After allD. In addition38. A. fullB. dirtyC. firmD. free39. A. taughtB. promisedC. advisedD. guaranteed40. A. examineB. divideC. reduceD. reflect41. A. sort outB. care aboutC. hunt forD. give up42. A. arrangementsB. uncertaintiesC. competitionsD. expectations43. A. failureB

45、. helpC. changeD. chaos44. A. sympathyB. suspicionC. disapprovalD. appreciation45. A. peaceB. successC. wonderD. order第二节 语法填空（共10小题；每小题1.5分，满分15分）阅读下面材料，在空格处填入适当内容（1个单词）或括号内单词的正确形式。Tea enjoys popularity around the world as a comforting treat. If you wish to try it for the first time, here are some

46、tips. First, choose the type of tea you want to drink. There are various types of tea that offer different health _46_ (benefit) and flavors. Next, boil a pot of water and pour it over your tea. Allow your tea to soak thoroughly. Add milk and sugar to increase the flavor of bold teas or add honey _4

47、7_ lightly flavored teas if desired.Green tea is known for _48_ (it) high level of a cancer-fighting chemical. _49_, green tea is high in caffeine and can make you feel anxious and nervous if you drink too much. It is said that oolong tea may promote healthy skin and black tea can _50_ (great) reduc

48、e the risk of breast cancer in younger women. White tea is helpful in preventing cavities and building the _51_ (strong) of your teeth. There have been many claims about herbal teas which can do good to health, but there is limited research or _52_ (support) data on these claims.Most teas can _53_ (

49、buy) and transported in tins of loose tea or in small packages of tea bags. Some people believe that loose leaf teas have a fresher flavor than tea bags _54_ others prefer tea bags because theyre much _55_ (easy) to use and carry around.第四部分 词汇基础与写作（共两节, 满分55分）第一节 词汇基础（共10小题；每小题1.5分，满分15分） 根据下列各句句意及

50、所给单词的首字母或汉语提示，用单词的恰当形式填空，并把完整单词填写在答题卷相应的位置上。56. Smoking is strictly p_ inside the factory for safety.57. They went to prison because they v_ the law.58. She is singing and her sister is a_ her on the piano.59. He tried very hard to find the lost document, but in v_. It was nowhere to be found.60. Th

51、e Indians were the o_ inhabitants of North America.61.He was very happy that his vague answer was met with a nod of _ (赞成).62. He _ (俯身) down and picked up a book from the floor.63. Last year he _ (捐赠) $1,000 to the Childrens Hospital. 64. Different policies are adopted in different countries. Is mi

52、litary service _ (义务的) in your country?65.The people of Latin America were _ (反对) to the war.第二节 书面表达（共两部分，满分40分）Part A 应用文写作（满分25分=书写满分3分+内容满分22分）假定你是李华，你们班下个星期天将去南风古灶参观并感受陶瓷文化。你们的外教John对中国陶瓷很感兴趣，因此你想邀请他一同前往，请就此给他写一封信，要点如下:1. 活动时间:下周日早上8:00至下午5:00；2. 活动内容:观看陶艺大师制作陶器，体验制作陶器等。注意: 1.词数100左右。2.可适当增加细节，

53、使行文连贯。3.开头和结尾已给出，不计入总词数。参考词汇：pottery n. 陶器，陶土，制陶技艺（不可数）clay n. 黏土（不可数）Dear John,_ _Yours,Li HuaPart B 概要写作（满分15分=书写满分2分+内容满分13分）阅读下面短文，根据其内容写一篇60词左右的内容概要。Second ChildMany couples who already have one healthy, happy child, are facing a dilemma. That is the issue of whether to have a second child or n

54、ot. They have hard jobs and limited time and money, but they want to make sure that their only child does not become a lonely child. So, what are the advantages and disadvantages of having a second child? That is what so many couples are very much concerned about and eager to understand.One popular

55、view is that one child means a lonely child. Thats why many single-child parents plan to have a second child. They feel guilty about their decision to have only one child, because there are no other children in the family for their only child to play with, which may make the child feel lonely at tim

56、es, especially during vacations.Another common argument against having just one child is that an only child may be more spoiled than one with brothers or sisters. If one couple have only one child, the child cant learn to share things with others and is less capable of getting along well with other

57、children than one who grows up with brothers or sisters.However, in many parts of the world, more and more parents are still choosing not to have a second child because they argue that there are advantages for the child as well as the parents. With just one child, they suggest, there is little chanc

58、e of family arguments concerning children. Besides, as an only child in the family, the child can receive more quality time and attention. This often leads to increased self-respect and independence, which can lead to the child being more confident.Unluckily, there is no simple answer to the questio

59、n of whether or not to have a second child. Every family is different, and what is suitable for one family may not be so for another. The important thing, in the end, is to make a decision that both you and your spouse（配偶）feel confident about.佛山一中2019-2020学年下学期高二级期末考试题答案英语第一部分： 第一节 三问（共3小题，满分6分）1: W

60、here do you often/usually practise/practice oral/spoken English?2: Could/Can you introduce Laura to me?3: What do you think of/How do you like studying abroad? 第二节 五答（共5小题，满分10分）4: She is very/really creative./Creative.5: For two and a half years./2.5 years. She/Lucy has been doing this for two and

61、a half years.6: England. She/Laura is from England.7: Every Wednesday afternoon./ On Wednesday afternoons. She/Laura goes there/ goes to the English Corner every Wednesday afternoon.8: Sydney University. She/Lucy has applied to Sydney University. 第二部分：第一节 阅读理解（共12小题；每小题2分，满分24分）9-12 BABA13-16 CCAA17

62、-20 DADA 第二节 七选五填空（共5小题；每小题2分，满分10分）21-25 DFGEB 第三部分：第一节 完形填空（共20小题；每小题1.5分，满分30分）26-30 BBACA31-35 CADCB36-40 CCBAD41-45 ABDDD 第二节 语法填空（共10小题；每小题1.5分，满分15分）46. benefits47. to48. its49. However50. greatly51. strength52. supporting53. be bought54. while/whereas55. easier 第四部分：第一节 词汇基础 （共10小题；每小题1.5分，满

63、分15分） 56. prohibited57. violated58. accompanying 59. vain 60. original 61. approval 62. bent 63. donated 64. compulsory 65. opposed 第二节 书面表达（共两部分，满分40分）Part A 应用文写作（满分25分）Dear John, Our class have decided to pay a visit to Nanfeng Ancient Kiln and experience pottery culture next Sunday. Knowing that

64、 you take a strong interest in Chinese pottery, I am writing to invite you to join us.As scheduled, we will meet at the school gate at 8:00am, and it will take us about half an hour to reach the destination. Wonderful activities include watching masters make pottery products and having a face-to-fac

65、e talk with them. Whats more, we can also make our own cups, plates or figures out of the clay, which must be an unforgettable experience for us. As for lunch, we will have a taste of the traditional snacks near Nanfeng Ancient Kiln. We will come back at about 5:00 pm.I will be glad if you join us.

66、Im looking forward to your reply. Yours, Li Hua Part B 概要写作（满分15分）(要点1)Whether to have a second child is a hard choice to make. (要点2) Supporters believe that the only child means a lonely and spoiled child, but children with siblings can learn to get on well with each other. (要点3) Others disagree be

67、cause parents will benefit from fewer arguments about children, and the only child can grow up with more attention and confidence. (要点4) Still, its up to the couple to make a proper decision. 听力原文：A：对话原文M: Your spoken English is pretty good. Please tell me about your learning experience.W: Uh, I don

68、t know what to say. What do you want to know?M: What is your method of learning?W: Let me think. Um I think I always try to take every chance to practice.M: What if you dont have the chance? If you dont have a partner, what would you do?W: Well, I would talk to myself. That is, I play one role first

69、, then the other.M: Thats a good idea! Youre really creative. How long have you been practicing like this?W: Well, I started when I was in my second year of university. That was two and a half years ago. You should know that perseverance is the fundamental principle in English learning no matter wha

70、t method you use. B：口头翻译下列中文问句；每个问句后，听计算机回答。每段回答播放两边。根据你所听到的内容，口头回答下列5个问题。每个问题播放两遍。Q1: 参考答案：Where do you often practice oral English?回答：I often go to the English corner. There are many foreign students there. At first I was afraid of making mistakes. But they are very kind and patient. They just enc

71、ourage me to speak. One person named Laura from England helps me a lot. We are now very good friends. Q2: 参考答案：Could you introduce Laura to me?回答： Of course. She goes to the English Corner every Wednesday afternoon. You can go on that day. It is more efficient to practice English with English native

72、 speakers as much as possible. Q3：参考答案：What do you think of studying abroad?回答： I think its a great idea. Ive applied to Sydney University. But I havent received the offer. C: 根据你所听到的内容，口头回答下列5个问题。每个问题播放两遍。4: What do you think of Lucy about her talking to herself to practise English?参考答案：She is very creative. 5: How long has Lucy been practicing English by talking to herself?参考答案： For two and a half years. 6: Where is Laura from?参考答案：England. 7：When does Laura go to the English Corner?参考答案：Every Wednesday afternoon. 8: Which university has Lucy applied to?参考答案：Sydney University.