内蒙古北京八中乌兰察布分校2019-2020学年高二英语下学期期末考试试题.doc

1、内蒙古北京八中乌兰察布分校2019-2020学年高二英语下学期期末考试试题分值:120分 时间:100分钟注意事项：1答卷前，考生务必将自己的姓名、考号填写在答题卡上。2. 将答案写在答题卡上。写在本试卷上无效。3. 考试结束后，将答题卡交回。第一部分 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分每小题给出的选项中，只有一项符合题意。）AHere are four tourist attractions in Havana in Cuba.Museum of the CityThe Museum of the City was built in 1791. The

2、building once served as the Presidential Palace and home to colonial governors. The museums exhibits include collections of weapons, history and art as well as rooms documenting wars for Cuban independence.Tel: +53-7-861-6130 .Open: 9 a.m. to 6 p.m., Monday through Saturday.Admission: $ 3Revolution

3、SquareRevolution Square is one of the largest open public spaces in Cuba and one of the largest public squares in the world. The site is home to the 138-foot Jose Mart Memorial, the tallest structure in Havana, which celebrates the national hero. Cubas important leaders, including Fidel Castro, usua

4、lly use the platform in front of the memorial to address the large crowds that gather on the square. The Jose Marti Memorial also includes a museum and an elevator that takes tourists to the top of the monument.Tel: +53-7-338-6363Open: 9 a.m. to 5 p.m., Monday through Saturday.Admission: $ 5Cigar Fa

5、ctoriesCubans famous cigar-making factories are open to the public. Three cigar factories in Havana offer public tours that show how Cubas cigars are hand-rolled in the traditional way. The Partagas Cigar Factory, founded in 1827, is the oldest in Havana. The other two factories open for tours are L

6、a Corona and Romeo Julieta, and they include gift shops.Tel: +53-7-338-060Open: 9 a.m. to 2 p.m., Monday through Friday.Admission: $ 10Old HavanaOld Havana is the capitals historic district, which dates back to 1519 when Spain used the city as a colonial port. Old Havana was important Spanish naval

7、(海军的）base. Presently, Old Havanas stone streets are home to museums, hotels and restaurants among the grand colonial buildings that once housed Spanish power.Tel: +53-7-885-752Open: daily.Admission: free1. When is the Museum of the City closed?A.Friday. B.Saturday. C.Sunday. D.Monday2. Where might y

8、ou see Fidel Castro?A.In front of the Jose Marti Memorial. B.On the stone streets of Old Havana.C.In the Partagas cigar factory. D.In the Museum of the City.3. Which number should you call if you want to know about cigarette production?A.+53-7-338-060 B.+53-7-885-752C.+53-7-338-6363 D.+53-7-861-6130

9、BDid you know that Albert Einstein could not speak until he was four years old, and did not read until he was seven? His parents and teachers worried about his mental ability.Beethovens music teacher said about him, “As a composer(作曲家) he is hopeless.” What if this young boy believed it?When Thomas

10、Edison was a young boy, his teachers said he was so stupid that he could never learn anything. He once said, I remember I used to never be able to get along at school. I was always at the foot of my class.My father thought I was stupid, and I almost decided that I was a stupid person.” What if young

11、 Thomas believed what may said about him?When the sculptor(雕刻家) Auguste Rodin was young, he had difficulty learning to read and write. Today, we may say he had a learning disability. His father said of him, “I have an idiot(白痴) for a son.” His uncle agreed. “Hes uneducable,” he said. What if Rodin h

12、ad doubted his ability?Walt Disney was once fired by a newspaper editor because he was thought to have no “good ideas”. Enrico Caruso was told by one music teacher, “You cant sing. You have no voice at all.” And an editor told Louisa May Alcott that she was unable to write anything that would have p

13、opular appeal.What if these people had listened and become discouraged? Where would our world be without the music of Beethoven, the art of Rodin or the ideas of Albert Einstein and Walt Disney? As Oscar Levant once said, “Its not what you are but what you dont become that hurts.”You have great pote

14、ntial. When you believe in all you can be, rather than all you cannot become, you will find your place on earth.4. How many successful people are mentioned as examples in the passage?A. six.B. seven.C. eight.D. nine.5. Which of the following statements is RIGHT?A. When he was young, Thomas Edison al

15、ways got good grades at school.B. Levant thought Louisa May Alcott couldnt write any popular works.C. Only Auguste Rodins uncle regarded him a boy of learning ability.D. Both Enrico Caruso and Beethoven achieved their dreams in music.6. Whats the meaning of the underlined sentence “Hes uneducable”?A

16、. He cant be taught.B. He is very clever.C. He is different.D. He is a late success.7. What is the best title of the passage?A. Working Hard for SuccessB. Having DreamsC. Believing in YourselfD. Self-challengingCWhen the weather gets cold, we can put on more clothes, stay next to a fireplace, turn o

17、n the air conditioner or simply travel to a warmer city to spend the winterpeople have many different ways of coping with the cold.But things are not as easy for plants. Unlike humans, plants cant move to escape the cold or generate heat to keep themselves warm. So how do they manage to survive the

18、freezing winter?“It turns out that plants have their own strategies too”, said a study published on Dec 22 in the journal Nature.According to researcher Amy Zanne of George Washington University, US, the cold is a big challenge for plants. Their living tissues can be damaged when they freeze. “Its l

19、ike a plants equivalent to frostbite (冻疮),” Zanne told Science Daily. Also, the process of freezing and thawing(解冻) can cause air bubbles to form in the plants water transport system. “If enough of these air bubbles come together as water thaws they can block the flow of water from the roots to the

20、leaves and kill the plant,” she explained.“To live through cold weather, plants have developed three traits,” according to the study. Some plants, such as oak trees, avoid freezing damage by dropping their leaves before the winter chill sets ineffectively shutting off the flow of water between roots

21、 and leavesand growing new leaves and water transport cells when the warm spring returns.Other plants, pine trees for example, protect themselves by narrowing their water transport cells, which makes it easier for cells to travel among air bubbles.The third strategy is also the most extremesome plan

22、ts die on the ground in winter and start growing as new plants from seeds when conditions get warmer.However, the study also found that these smart strategies were developed very slowlyover millions of years of evolution. This leads scientists to worry that plants may not be able to deal with human-

23、caused climate change, which has only started occurring over the past few decades.Scientists are hoping that this study can help people find possible ways to save plants from the threat of climate change.8. What is the article mainly about?A. Why plants are not afraid of the winter chill.B. The ways

24、 that plants survive cold weather.C. Changes in plants water transport system in winter.D. How plants evolve to keep up with climate change.9. According to the article, if a plant freezes in the winter, _.A. it produces more living tissues to stay aliveB. its leaves quickly fall out and its roots be

25、gin to dieC. its water transport cells are narrowedD. its water transport system could be blocked10. How do oak trees usually survive the cold winters?A. By dropping their leaves before winter.B. By narrowing their water transport cells.C. By widening their water transport cells.D. By dropping seeds

26、 on the ground so that the new trees can grow in the spring.11. What are scientists worried about when it comes to plants according to the article?A. Plants may not be able to adapt to the increasingly cold climate.B. Human activities might have a great impact on the pace of plants evolution.C. Plan

27、ts may not be able to evolve fast enough to adapt to human-caused climate change.D. The strategies plants develop are not good enough to protect them against cold.DAfter the cure of pneumonia(肺炎), Wuhan Dad reread the letter his daughter left at the bedside, tears filled his eyes. In the second vlog

28、 series, make a video call to a friend in Wuhan, China Daily reporter Xiao Peng interviewed three Wuhan residents by video and phone, who have just been released from isolation(隔离). Their lives have been transformed by pneumonia caused by the new coronavirus(冠状病毒).The first interviewee was Tian Fuxi

29、n from Wuhan. He was admitted to hospital on January 20 and discharged from hospital on January 30 after 10 days of isolation treatment.“When I was admitted to hospital, I was very anxious. But after a few days I was OK. And if youre infected by the novel coronavirus, the government covers your medi

30、cal expenses. Our meals are the same as the doctors and nurses.”“Every time I saw them in their protective gear（防护服）, I felt moved because I know that stuff must be awful to wear, with goggles（护目镜）fogged up and so on. I cant thank them enough. Those patients who were discharged early like us are ver

31、y grateful to the people who helped us, because without them, its hard to say how we could have survived.”Worried about his daughters safety, the family had her back to the university in Shanghai before the closure. She was quarantined in Shanghai on the first day of the lunar New Year and was recen

32、tly confirmed to be well enough to end the quarantine. The daughter left her father a letter in which he read between the lines her guilt not being able to accompany him and her love for him.“I cant look after you every time you are in hospital. I was right with you, though I didnt realize how ill y

33、ou were. Nothing could be done except get away.” “Dad, I love you. After growing up, I think Ive never said that. You must hold on. I cant live without you, Dad.” “Dont be pessimistic. Little psychological tricks are helpful. You have to tell yourself I am feeling better.”Because of infectious virus

34、 as well as its outbreak Tian Fuxin fell ill, experiencing a period of fighting the disease. However, he received the words his daughter had not long been able to speak out “Dad, I love you”.12. Whom does the underlined word “them” in the fourth paragraph refer to?A. Wuhan residentsB. medical staffC

35、. the three intervieweesD. the government13. Which of the following is FALSE?A. The daughter couldnt care for her father when he was in hospital.B. The meals of the pneumonia patients are quite different from those of doctors.C. daughter was also isolated in Shanghai on the first day of the lunar Ne

36、w Year.D. Tian Fuxin has been cured and has recovered from pneumonia.14. The daughter left the letter to .A. show little psychological tricks are helpfulB. inform him her being quarantined in ShanghaiC. encourage him to fight disease and she loved him all the way.D. to say goodbye to the father.15.

37、The article comes from .A. a magazineB. a fictionC. a brochureD. a newspaper第二节（共5小题，每小题2分，共10分）根据短文内容，从短文后的选项中选出能选入空白处的最佳选项。选项中有两项为多余选项。A group trip is much more different than what one might expect with an organized tour or a solo holiday. 16 Thus, it is certainly an experience to enjoy.Going on h

38、oliday with a group of friends is all about having fun, creating memories and trying a new experience with a shared interest to travel. 17 It also helps you learn more about how to travel. Whether you decide to go in a large group of up to 10 people or more or go in a much smaller group of 4, group

39、trips are a great way to bond and reconnect with one another. 18 It can happen periodically, perhaps once or twice a year.Planning a group trip may be difficult but the result will be satisfying. Choose a popularly known destination or an unknown destination. This decision can actually set the found

40、ation for the mood of the trip. 19 This will give group members an idea of what they can expect for the next group trip.The purpose of the group trip, for some, may be to escape from the city or their current busy schedules. 20 Whether they will be positive or negative memories, the main idea is tha

41、t as a group they will be able to link their trip to the memories created.A. Besides, it doesnt have to be a constant activity.B. You will only enjoy such a trip once in a lifetime.C. It means being inside jokes, great stories and plenty of laughs.D. Its special both in its form and the unique exper

42、ience it offers.E. For others, it may be to catch up with friends over a period of time.F. They have been alone for too long a time and thus badly need a trip.G. You will experience new or familiar destinations with close acquaintances.第二部分 英语知识运用（共两节，满分45分）第一节 完形填空（共20小题，每题1.5分，满分30分）阅读下面短文，从短文后各题所

43、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，并写在答题卡上将该项涂黑。Last spring, I was fortunate to be chosen to participate in an exchange study program. In my application letter, I was careful to 21 how much I wanted to see France; evidently, my excitement really came through in my words. Once I 22 that I was going, all

44、 I could think about was the fun of foreign travel and making all sorts of new and 23 friends. While traveling was inspiring and meeting people was 24 , nothing about my term in France was what I 25 . The moment I arrived in Paris, I was 26 by a nice French couple who would become my host parents. M

45、y entire experience was joyous and exciting 27 I received some shocking news from my program-coordinator (协调人): there had been a death in my host parents extended family. They had to travel outside France for several weeks. That afternoon, I had to 28 out of one familys house and into another. The e

46、xchange coordinator told me Id have a 29 this time and asked whether I could share a bedroom with an English speaker. To avoid the temptation to 30 my native language, I asked not to be 31 with an English-speaking roommate. When I got to my new room, I 32 myself to my new roommate Paolo, a 33 , the

47、same age as I, whom I was surprised to find playing one of my favorite CDs! In just a few hours, we knew wed be good friends for the rest of the 34 .I left France with many 35 , so when people ask me what my favorite part of the trip was, they are always 36 to hear me talk about my Brazilian friend

48、Paolo and the scores of weekdays in class, weeknights on the town, and weekends 37 France we enjoyed together. I love how people can seem so different, but end up being so 38 . The most valuable lesson I gained from studying in France wasnt just to respect the French people 39 to respect all people,

49、 for your next best friend could be just a continent away. I would recommend an exchange program to anyone who wants to experience foreign cultures and gain meaningful 40 .21. A. discussB. expressC. announceD. argue22. A. approvedB. knewC. warmedD. denied23. A. stubbornB. anxiousC. universalD. inter

50、esting24. A. boringB. upsettingC. excitingD. promising25. A. expectedB. likedC. doubtedD. feared26. A. sponsoredB. witnessedC. greetedD. supported27. A. untilB. whenC. sinceD. while28. A. moveB. travelC. walkD. rush29. A. housekeeperB. leaderC. roommateD. colleague30. A. learnB. appreciateC. speakD.

51、 master31. A. combinedB. fittedC. involvedD. adapted32. A. addedB. introducedC. devotedD. adapted33. A. JapaneseB. BrazilianC. FrenchmanD. German34. A. termB. weekC. monthD. vacation35. A. presentsB. suitcasesC. storiesD. dreams36. A. surprisedB. disturbedC. embarrassedD. concerned37. A. analyzingB.

52、 exploringC. describingD. investigating38. A. generousB. independentC. similarD. distant39. A. andB. butC. orD. so40. A. instructionsB. friendshipsC. factsD. data第二节 （共10题，每小题1.5分，共15分）在空白处填入 1 个适当的单词或括号内单词的正确形式。Chinese dragons(龙) are fictional creatures, a root of Chinese people who considered them

53、selves as the descendants(后代) of dragons. Since their creation, Chinese dragons 41 (win) the deep love from Chinese people, because of 42 (they) strong power and symbolic meanings. They played 43 important role in the history of Chinese nation, politics, religion, culture and Chinese language and be

54、came a symbol of China and Chinese people.Dragon is a belief of Chinese nation and a 44 (gold) Chinese element(元素). When a person hears the name of dragon, China 45 (come) to his or her mind. As the strongest animal 46 (select) by Chinese people, dragon has the strongest power 47 helps it go to the

55、Heaven and the Hell, and make cloud and rains. In ancient times, as a belief, dragon gave strong supports to the ruling of a big nation, and to peoples fragile spirits and hard life because people suffered from extreme natural disasters and lack 48 the supports from science. The 49 (important) of dr

56、agon to Chinese people is like water to creatures, and it 50 (reflect) in peoples spirit, beliefs, and ideology.第三部分 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，共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合（），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：在错的词下面画一横线，并在该词下面

57、写出修改的词。注意：1.每处错误及其修改均限一词。2.只允许修改10处，多者（从第11处起）不计分。Dear Editor,Having learned from the newspaper that you will hold the annually summer camp in our city, I cant wait to apply to join in one of your activity.On the activities youve provided, the one about nursing appeal to me most. I have always dream

58、ed of becoming nurse since my childhood. To begin with, I hope to gain a few more knowledge of nursing so that it can help me major in nursing when I attended college. Besides, learning more about nursing can help me take good care of my parents, which have been devoted to care for me as I grow up.I

59、 would appreciate it if you accept my application. Looking forward to hearing it from you soon.Yours,Li Hua第二节 书面表达（满分25分）假定你是李华，在网上看到北京外国语学院的特长招生信息(admission information)，对此非常感兴趣。 请根据招生要求，写一封英文申请信，内容如下： 1. 申请原因； 2. 自己的特长及成就。 注意：1. 词数100左右；2. 可以适当增加细节，以使行文连贯。Dear Sir or Madam, _Yours faithfully,Li H

60、ua2019-2020学年高二年级第二学期教学质量调研参考答案阅读理解A【答案】1-3 CAA B【答案】4-7 BDACC【答案】8-11 BDAC D【答案】12-15 BBCD七选五 16-20 DCAGE完形填空【答案】（21）B；（22）B；（23）D；（24）C；（25）A；（26）C；（27）A；（28）A；（29）C；（30）C；（31）D；（32）B；（33）B；（34）A；（35）C；（36）A；（37）B；（38）C；（39）B；（40）B； 语法填空【答案】41. have won42. their43. an44. golden45. comes/will come

61、46. selected 47. that 48. of 49. importance50. is reflected短文改错【答案】1. annually annual 2. activity activities 3. On Of或Among4. appeal appeals 5. becoming后面加a 6. few little7. attended attend 8. which who 9. care caring 10. it去掉书面表达参考范文Dear Sir or Madam, Im Li Hua, a Senior High Three student. I read y

62、our admission information while surfing the Internet. Learning that your English Department has a good reputation for excellent teachers and unique teaching methods, I am writing to express my keen interest in studying in it.As an outgoing and considerate girl, I get on well with all my classmates a

63、nd teachers. Besides, I have a good command of English. I won the first prize in the National English Speech Contest held by CCTV last year. I have also read many English literature works, which helps me learn English well at university. Im really eager to study in your school I would be greatly grateful if you could give me an early reply.Yours faithfully,Li Hua