内蒙古师范大学锦山实验学校2019_2020学年高二英语上学期期中试题.doc

1、内蒙古师范大学锦山实验学校2019-2020学年高二英语上学期期中试题 （说明：本试题共120分，折合成150分；时间：100分钟）第I卷（选择题）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40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。并在答题卡上将该选项涂黑A Today marks the one-year anniversary of my fathers death. Looking back at the past year, I cannot describe how hard it has been for me

2、 mentally and physically.For a long time I suffered in silence. I felt as if I was running in circles(圆圈). I kept my tears to my sleep and my loneliness in my bedroom.After my fathers death, I began channeling all that pain into dance. But as a fairly new dancer, I havent had too much stage experien

3、ce. I recently performed at my schools winter concert for one of my classmates who is dealing with a rare illness. I dedicated(献上)the dance to her and my father. I only had one week. I was so anxious that I felt like I was having a heart attack.Luckily, my best friends came to my aid. What they said

4、 to me was one of the kindest things anyone has ever said. I will never forget what one of them said: “You are so beautiful because of your heart and beautiful mind. You have more kindness than some will ever have. I saw how much that dance meant to you, especially how it connected with your memorie

5、s. It made me cry, that is how incredible you are.”Just surround（环绕）yourself with people like my friend who will never think little of you. I am so proud of how much Ive achieved and I know I will keep going, just as my father would have wished.1What can we learn about the author from Paragraph 3?A.

6、 She had no gift for dancingB. She found it painful to dance on stageC. She suffered from a heart disease.D. She lacked experience and got nervous on stage.2We can infer from the article that the author_A. performed at her schools concertB. recovered quickly from the loss of her fatherC. is very gra

7、teful to her friendsD. is still too sad to keep moving on3The author wrote the article mainly to _.A. remind us of the importance of friends in out livesB. encourage us to deal with pain positivelyC. tell us how she became a successful dancerD. show respect to her dear fatherBHow old are the apps on

8、 your smartphone? Is it time for an update? Here are three apps for you. Try them out and have fun.DuolingoLearning a foreign language doesnt always mean you have to sit in a class and take endless exams. An app called Duolingo has been designed to help you memorize(记住)new words and grammar in creat

9、ive ways, such as online lessons, games and interesting exercises. For example, one exercise asks you to put words in the right order to make the correct sentence. You can also try translation practice.Douban FMA music app is a necessity for almost every smartphone now. Douban FM might be the right

10、thing for you.There is no playlist on Douban FMsongs just keep streaming(播放)one by one. You can use the “heart”, “trash” and “skip” buttons(按钮)to mark the songs you like, dont like and want to cut short, respectively(分别地). Those marked with a heart will be stored in another list as your favorites fo

11、r you to listen to anytime you want. Douban FM also has different channels (频道). There are many types of music, such as blues, jazz, and pop. You can choose the music for outdoor activities, work or studying depending on your mood（心情）.FlipboardIt is one of the hottest news apps right now. With Flipb

12、oard, you can make everything personal to you. All you have to do is open up the app, “flip through” to select whatever interests you, and click the “+” button. At the end youll have your own magazine, complete with a front page, new articles, and information.4Whats the purpose of the passage?A. To

13、show a new way to learn English B. To offer a hottest news websiteC. To introduce three apps D. To give advice to music lovers5Duolingo helps you _A. get away from endless exams B. keep words and grammar in mindC. have easy access to online lessons D. practice speaking English correctly6Which statem

14、ent is true about Douban FM?A. There is no playlist on it, making a smartphone easier to operate.B. It has special channels where concerts are regularly broadcast live.C. It knows about your mood, based on what you are doingD. You can choose with it your favorite songs and music as you like.7Accordi

15、ng to the text, with Flipboard you can_.A. make a personalized news magazineB. go through everything that interests youC. safely store some personal informationD. contribute your articles to popular magazinesCI Am A PencilChildrens book author Sam Swope took a job teaching writing to third-graders i

16、n the New York City. His students were immigrants (移民) or the children of immigrants from 21 countries, speaking 11 languages and having many different beliefs. But there were a few things they had in common: family troubles, money struggles and poetry.Cover Price: $59.88Price: $19.95You Save: $39.9

17、3 (About 67%)What It Takes To Help Me OutAn editor for US News & World Report, David L. Marcus takes us inside a boarding (寄宿) school for troubled teens. He shows the great stresses that are put on these teens and make them lose their confidence. This should cause us to think hard about troubled tee

18、ns.Cover Price: $35.86Price: $15.00You Save: $20.86 (About 58%)The Most Scenic Drives in AmericaPublished again and again and translated into several languages beginning in 1997, this travel book includes over 200 brand-new photographs of the wonderful places along 120 selected routes.Cover Price: $

19、47.88Price: $23.88You Save: $24 (About 50%)Our Brothers Keeper Author Jedwin Smith tells what happened when he met several of his brothers old friends. They make a journey to Vietnam, to visit the place where Jeff, his brother, died. Surprisingly, their Vietnamese guide was the former commander (海军中

20、校) carrying out the attack that killed Jeff. A powerful story of brotherhood, bravery and understanding carried out.Cover Price: $59.40Price: $10.00You Save: $49.40 (About 83%)8Which of the following books offers the biggest price cut?A. I Am A PencilB. What It Takes To Help Me OutC. The Most Scenic

21、 Drives in AmericaD. Our Brothers Keeper9If you are interested in pictures, you would probably choose _.A. Our Brothers KeeperB. What It Takes To Help Me OutC. The Most Scenic Drives in AmericaD. I Am A Pencil10From the book I Am A Pencil, we can learn that Sam Swopes students _.A. are homeless chil

22、dren B. have the same beliefsC. like writing poetry D. are in different grades11What can we learn from the passage?A. I Am A Pencil is written by Jedwin Smith.B. What It Takes To Help Me Out is about troubled teens.C. You have to pay $47.88 for The Most Scenic Drives in America.D. Jedwin Smith was k

23、illed in Vietnam.DSmoking is harmful. But as soon as you quit the habit, everything will be OK, right? Wrong.New research has found that even if you give up smoking, the damage it has done to your genes (基因) will stay there for a much longer time.In the research, a team of US scientists studied the

24、blood of 16,000 people. Among them, some were smokers, some used to smoke, and the rest were non-smokers. Scientists compared their genes and found that more than 7,000 genes of smokers had changed-a number that is one-third of known human genes.According to NBC News, both heart disease and cancer a

25、re caused by genetic changes. Some people may have had the changes when they were born, but most people get them in their day-to-day lives while doing things like smoking.When you stop smoking, a lot of these genes will return to normal within five years.This means your body is trying to heal (治愈) i

26、tself of the harmful effects of smoking. But the changes in some of the genes stay for longer. They can stay for as long as 30 years.Its almost like leaving a footprint on wet cement (水泥) 一it will always be there, even when youve walked away and when the cement becomes dry.Although the study results

27、 may make people unhappy, there is a bright side: the findings could help scientists invent medicine to treat genetic damage caused by smoking or find ways to tell which people have heart disease or cancer risks.12The function of Paragraph 1 is to .A. give an example B. introduce the topic of the pa

28、ssageC. make an argument D. show the main idea of the passage13Most genetic changes happen because of .A. peoples condition at birth B. environmental pollutionC. peoples bad living habits D. heart disease and cancer14The underlined word “it” in Paragraph 6 refers to .A. the cement B. the footprintC.

29、 the harmful effect D. the genetic change15Which of the following statements is true?A. The findings are the fruit of more than three years research.B. The findings have prevented more people from starting smokingC. The findings offer evidence that a damaged gene can heal itself.D. The findings help

30、 to find cures for genetic damage caused by smoking.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。You may have grown up living with sisters and brothers, or this may be your first time sharing your living space with someone else. 16_However, it can also be a great part of your colle

31、ge experience. Follow these tips to make sure you and your roommate keep things pleasant and supportive throughout the year.Be clear from the beginning.Maybe you hate it when someone interrupts you when you are sleeping every morning. Maybe you need ten minutes to yourself before talking to anyone a

32、fter you wake up. _17 Its not fair to expect him or her to pick up on them right away, and communicating what you need is one of the best ways to get rid of problems before they become problems._18_This may seem simple, but its probably one of the biggest reasons why roommates experience conflicts.

33、Dont you think hell mind if you borrow his shoes for a quick soccer game? For all you know, you just stepped over the line. Dont borrow, use, or take anything without getting permission first.Be open to changeYou should expect to learn and grow and change during your time at school. _19_ As the term

34、 progresses, realize things will change for both of you. Be comfortable setting things that unexpectedly come up, setting new rules, and being flexible to your changing environment.Follow the golden rule._ 20 No matter what your relationship is at the end of the year, you can take comfort knowing yo

35、u acted like an adult and treated your roommate with respect.ARespect your roommates thingsBLet your roommate know about your preferencesCTreat your roommate like youd like to be treatedDLiving with a roommate is really a wonderful thingEHaving a roommate surely has its challengesFYou should correct

36、 your bad habits firstGAnd the same should happen to your roommate, if all goes well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，并在答题卡上将该项涂黑。Pass Your Love OnWaiting for the airplane to take off, I was happy to get a seat by myself. Just then, an

37、air hostess approached me and asked, “Would you mind 21 your seat? A couple would like to sit together.” The only 22 seat was next to a girl with her arms in casts (石膏绷带)， a black-and-blue face, and a sad expression. “ 23 am I going to sit there,” I thought immediately. But a soft voice spoke, “She

38、needs help.” Finally, I 24 _ to move to that seat.The girl was named Kathy. She 25 in a car accident and now was on her way for 26 .When the snack and juice arrived, it did not take me long to 27 that Kathy would not be able to 28 herself. I considered 29 to feed her but hesitated, as it seemed too

39、30 to offer a service to a 31 . But then I realized that Kathys need was more 32 than my discomfort. I offered to help her eat, and 33 she was uncomfortable to accept, she 34 as I expected. We became closer and closer in a short period of time. By the end of the five-hour trip, my heart 35 , and the

40、 36 was really better spent than if I had just sat by myself.I was very glad I had reached 37 my comfort zone to sit next to Kathy and feed her. Love 38 flows beyond human borders and removes the fears that keep us 39 . When we 40 to serve another, we grow to live in a larger and more rewarding worl

41、d.21. A. losing B. changing C. takingD. giving22. A. comfortable B. suitableC. availableD. favorable23. A. No problem B. No way C. NowhereD. No doubt24. A. decided B. wantedC. regrettedD. promised25. A. was B. would be C. used to beD. had been26. A. treatment B. travelC. pleasure D. business27. A. k

42、now B. sayC. realizeD. recognize28. A. eat B. feedC. chooseD. support29. A. offering B. needingC. stoppingD. trying30. A. impolite B. farC. closeD. fast31. A. girl B. neighbor C. passengerD. stranger32. A. unusual B. directC. importantD. shameful33. A. when B. although C. sinceD. as34. A. refused B.

43、 wonderedC. criedD. did35. A. had warmed B. had jumpedC. had broken D. had cheered36. A. life B. money C. time D. energy37. A. below B. throughC. across D. beyond38. A. seldom B. neverC. hardly D. sometimes39. A. separate B. independent C. silent D. upset40. A. happen B. stretchC. wait D. continue第I

44、I卷第二部分 英语知识运用第二节 （共10分；每小题1.5分，满分15分）阅读下面材料，在空白处填入适当的内容（1个单词）或括号内单词的正确形式。It was my first time visiting the United States. Before 41 (leave) for Washington D.C., I downloaded some introductions about some tourist _42 (attract) in the city. Therefore I knew something about this city before the trip. A

45、 lot of things happened during my trip to Washington D.C. However, _43 _ impressed me most is the International Spy Museum, which I visited on the _ 44 _ (three) day of the trip.In my spare time, I often watched movies about spies with my parents because I was _ 45 _ (extreme) interested in spies. I

46、 acquired 46 good knowledge of that after I read the descriptions in the museum. I learned that spies usually hid important letters in an umbrella, in a shoe, or even in a pair of ordinary 47 _ (glass). When they thought they were probably found out, they could have their appearances _ 48 _(change)

47、in a few minutes. They put on fake hair, eyes or teeth. If they had an emergency, they even changed a smaller pair of shoes to change their walking styles in order not to _49 _(recognize). 50 _conclusion, it was a nice trip. I had a good time in Washington D. C. I will remember this trip forever. 第三

48、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处错误，每句中最多有两处。错误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。 One Monday afternoon, we were playing basketball on the playgroun

49、d while I suddenly slipped and fell over. On seeing that, all my classmates rushed to me. Under the help of several other students, Li Xiang, one of my best friend put me on his back and head for the clinic immediately. It was turned out that my right ankle got injured and I had to be sent to hospit

50、al. He did not leave unless an ambulance arrived. The following day, he came to see me. To my greatly relief, he brought textbooks with them and helped me with my lessons. It was a great pleasure have such a devoting friend.第二节 书面表达 (25分)假如你是学生会主席李华，为了让外国人了解中国传统文化，学生会将进行“唐诗吟诵大赛”(Tang Poetry Recitati

51、on Contest)，特邀请学校国际部学生参加，请你根据提示写一则通知。主要内容包括：1大赛目的和意义；2主办方：校学生会。时间：201 6年12月30日。地点：校报告厅(assembly hall)；3范围：唐诗三百首(Three Hundred Tang Poems)。注意：1.词数100左右；2可以适当增加细节，以使行文流畅。NoticeDo you want to have a further knowledge of Chinese culture?_期中考试测试高二英语试题答案 阅读理解1-3 D C A 4-7 CBDA 8-11 DCCB 12-15 B C BD 16-20

52、 EBAGC完形填空21-25 BCBAD 26-30ACBAA 31-35 DCBDA 36-40CDDAB语法填空41. leaving 42 attractions 43 what 44 third 45 extremely46 a 47 glasses 48 changed 49 be organized 50 In 短文改错 1. while-when 2. Under-With 3.friend-friends 4. head-headed5. was去掉 6. unless-until 7. greatly-great 8. them-him9. to have 10. devo

53、ting-devoted 书面表达NoticeDo you want to have a further knowledge of Chinese culture? Here comes your opportunity: the Student Union will organize a Tang Poetry Recitation Contest. Id like to share with you some details.As scheduled, the contest is to be held on Dec 30th, 2016. You are supposed to get

54、prepared before the contest. Above all, its recommended that you should read Three Hundred Tang Poems, and learn to appreciate the beauty of ancient Chinese culture. Whoever feels interested and has a passion for Chinese culture, please sign up for the contest as soon as possible. If you want to attend, please come to the school assembly hall. Dont miss the chance of being a winner, and some appealing prize is eagerly waiting for you.Dont hesitate to take part! Im sure you will benefit a lot and your Chinese will gain much progress.