内蒙古开鲁县第一中学2019-2020学年高二英语下学期期末考试试题.doc

1、内蒙古开鲁县第一中学2019-2020学年高二英语下学期期末考试试题注意事项：1. 答卷前，考生务必将自己的姓名、准考证号填写在答题卡/纸上。2. 作答时，务必将答案写在答题卡/纸上，写在本试卷上无效。3. 短文改错务必用直尺辅助作答并严格按照短文改错要求作答。4. 不使用两色笔。5. 写作时，不能暴露考区考点。第一部分 听力（共两节，满分30分）第一节（共5小题；每小题1.5分，满分7.5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，并标在试卷的相应位置。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.How

2、much did the woman pay for the running shoes?A.50. B.15.50. C.15.2.What does the womans brother look like?A.He is very tall. B.He is a bit heavy. C.He has dark hair.3.What will the man do this afternoon?A.Visit the New York office. B.Prepare for a meeting. C.Give a presentation.4.What will the weath

3、er be like today?A.Rainy and cold. B.Windy but warm. C.Sunny but cold.5.Where is Lucks father?A.In the garden. B.In the garage. C.In the kitchen.第二节（共15小题；每小题1.5分，满分22.5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，并标在试卷的相应位置。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

4、、7题。6.What are the speakers talking about?A.Which movie to watch. B.Where to have dinner. C.How to be a better actor.7.What does the man think of River Adventure?A.Longer. B.Shorter. C. Funnier.听第7段材料，回答第8至10题。8.Where is the woman flying to?A.Tokyo. B.Chicago. C.Washington,D.C.9.Which flight will th

5、e woman take?A.The one at 12:30. B.The one at 3:00. C.The one at 6:00.10.What will the woman do in the next few hours?A.Wait in the lounge. B.Take a city tour. C.Walk around the airport.听第8段材料，回答第11至13题。11.What does the woman do now?A.A waitress. B.A shopkeeper. C.A secretary.12.What does the man of

6、fer to do for the woman?A.Give her a tip. B.Recommend a job to her. C.Treat her to dinner.13.What do we know about the man?A.He is a boss himself. B.He doesnt know the woman. C.He is familiar with the restaurant.听第9段材料，回答第14至17题。14.What is wrong with the woman?A.She has a headache. B.She has a tooth

7、ache. C.She has an earache.15.How often will the woman take the medicine?A.Once a day. B.Twice a day. C.Three times a day.16. When does the conversation take place?A.On Monday. B.On Tuesday. C.On Thursday.17.What does the man ask the woman to do in the end?A.Make an appointment. B.Go to the chemists

8、. C.Take the medicine before meals.听第10段材料，回答第18至20题。18.What do Americans and Europeans often have for lunch and dinner?A.Eggs,bacon and hamburgers. B.Potatoes,meat and vegetables. C.French fries,sausages and pizza.19.How do Americans and Europeans differ in diet?A.Americans have more food. B.Americ

9、ans have less candy. C.Americans have more meals a day.20.What have Americans tried to do in recent years?A.Avoid Asian food. B.Change their eating habits. C.Improve health care.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)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。ABilingual Secretary WantedOur International

10、 Exchange Department requires one part-time bilingual secretary for our office. He/She must be native Mandarin with excellent English competence （better with Japanese）. We ask for 8 hours a week （from Monday to Saturday）, and working schedule is negotiable. However, English corners are arranged on T

11、hursdays, and therefore we need you to be on site from 3pm to 5pm. Attractive salary and good benefits package. including chances to exchange to foreign countries, are offered to junior and senior year students with excellent secretarial skills, the ability to communicate, an outgoing personality an

12、d a strong sense of responsibility.Please hand in applications with photo, and email to uniied, or call 400-800-100 during office hours to get further information.International Exchange DepartmentAdvanced Math Teaching Assistants in NeedThe Mathematics Department is looking for two Advanced Math tea

13、ching assistants. The job is mainly to help freshmen students to deal with math assignments and projects, as well as prepare them for final exams in Week 16.We hope those applying for the position could meet the following requirements. First, its necessary for the applicants to be skilled at math. S

14、econd, he/she should have at least 2 As in math-related courses with GPA no less than 4.0. Third, the job asks for excellence in both professional skills and patience.For those who are interested in the position, please send your resume to unimd before September 15th.Dr. Jessica SmithMathematics Dep

15、artmentPart-time Job RecruitmentTechnology Support Department lacks several assistants to work at its help desk.Contents: A customer service jobanswering questions, helping people solve their computer problems, providing basic teaching to new users, elc.Requirement: The Advanced Computer Test certif

16、icate; good interpersonal skills; enthusiasm. Work hours:from 6 a.m. to 2 a.m.early mornings (6 a.nr-9 am.): 2 persons; mornings (9 a.m.- 12 a.m.): 1 person afternoons (12 p.m.- 6 pm): (full)evenings (6 p.m. - 11 p.m.): (full)late nights: (11 p.m.-2 a.m.): 2 persons; weekends: 3 personsIf you are in

17、terested, please come to Luking Library 2F (East Side) Room 213 and fill in the forms. An interview will be arranged afterwards. New position for the next semester will be released in December.Mr. Luke JohnsonTechnology Support Department21. If you get the position as a secretary, you_.A. have to as

18、sist in English cornerB. have a tight schedule during the weekC. have the chance to be an exchange student in foreign universities anytime during universityD. must be a native English speaker who can speak fluent Chinese22. Why are there so many job vacancies in Technology Support Department?A. Beca

19、use the interview is challenging.B. Because applicants have to fill in complicated forms.C. Because applicants have to work irregular hours.D. Because you have to help other people all the time.23. Which of the following statements is correct according to the advertisements?A. The advertisements can

20、 be found on the school website.B. Call for further information of math teaching assistants before September 15th.C. More job vacancies in the Mathematics Department will be available in December.D. The International Exchange Department needs a communicative and responsible secretary.B Weve all hear

21、d the stories of an actors struggles before a career breakthrough: living a hard life, working part time, being a couch potato before getting that major role. Shelby, the star of A Dogs Way home, has a hard-luck tale that could top them all. Before her big break, she was living in a landfill, rootin

22、g through garbage for her next meal.Shelbys big break came in April 2017, when animal-control officer Megan Buhler was driving in Cheatham County, Tennessee. Out on an unrelated call. Buhler spotted and approached what she recalled was a noticeably scared puppy emerging from the dump. “I knelt down

23、and just said, Oh, come here, baby, said Buhler. She was so scared, but she came right up to me, and I was able to put her in my truck/ The pair headed to the county animal shelter, where the staff began calling the new resident Baby Girl.Buhler and others didnt know that 3,200 kilometers away, Holl

24、ywood was looking for a dog to play Bella in a film written by Cathryn Michon. The find a Bella job went to freelance trainer Teresa Ann Miler. Her mission was to search shelters nationwide for a dog that could play Bella. One day, Miller spotted Baby Girls adoption photo. “Honestly, it was a really

25、 good picture, and she was flat-out smiling/ Miller said. Then she met Baby Girl, and assessed her on personality and the ability to respond to simple commands. After assessment, she adopted Baby Girl from the shelter, renamed her Shelby and took her to California for training. Miller and Shelby tra

26、ined for just over three months before filming began. Then they were together each day on the sei.Most of the films reviews have praised Shelbys performance. Variety made the comments an amazing dog, perfect performance!Shelby has come a long way from the dump. But Buhler said she saw Shelby recentl

27、y and needed only a second to compare the movie star with the dog she found from piles of trash. “Shes exactly the same, Buhler said.24. Why does the author mention an actors struggle before a career breakthrough at the very beginning?A. To make a sharp contrast between an actors struggle and a dogs

28、 struggle.B. To introduce a dogs similar but even more striking experiences.C. To attract readers attention by giving dramatic examples.D. To clearly point out the main idea of the passage.25. What finally helped Baby Girl get the big role in the film?A. Her adoption picture. B. Her flat-out smiling

29、.C. Her personality and ability. D. Her miserable experiences.26. By saying She is exactly the same in the last paragraph. Buhler probably means .A. the dog returned to the piles of trash where she found itB. it took quite a lot of trouble for the dog to change her own fateC. shes really excited to

30、see the dog she helped live such a happy lifeD. the dramatic change of the dogs life hasnt changed her inner quality27. What do you think may serve as the best title of the passage?A. The Success of “A Dogs Way Horned B. From a Landfill Puppy to a Movie Star.C. The Trainer and Her Star Dog. D. Shelb

31、ys I lard-luck Story. CChina has long been tipped to be the next Silicon Valley, but now the finances and support are in place to make it happen.There is a growing consensus （共识）that while Silicon Valley is not about to disappear any time soon, its next biggest rival is already on the verge of burst

32、ing onto the international scene not in the US, nor in the EU, but in Asia. More specifically, China.This is not just an observation based on the rise of companies like Alibaba, Baidu and Tencent. It is grounded in a more widespread move to fund start-ups in Asia to the point where more money is bei

33、ng invested there than in Europe. Just five years ago, Europe and Asia are neck and neck in terms of investment.In 2013, Europe made slightly more deals. 1550 compared to Asias 1071. but the total value of investment was S7bn. Just five years later, Asia is now four times the size of Europe with twi

34、ce as many deals carried out. Between 2013 to 2018. the number of deals in Asia increased nearly fivefold, and their value leapt to S81bn, compared to the S21 bn raised in Europe. The Asian figure also shows that the continent is closing the gap on the US which saw $105bn worth of deals.One of the m

35、ain reasons that makes the country so attractive is not just the huge growth in investment and high education standards, but also local and national governmental support benefiting tech companies.In fact, one of the conclusions of a recent Fortune tech conference was that Chinas tech companies will

36、soon be beating American companies on their home turf(地盘）.One of the reasons is that investors believe US immigration policy is making it more difficult for the best talent around the world to find work there. Plus, Chinese companies are now able to start paying salaries that can keep pace with thos

37、e on offer in Silicon Valley.1 fence, when Ian Roger, Chief Digital Official at luxury group LVMH was asked where he thought the next Facebook or Google would come from, he suggested it would be a close call between Silicon Valley and China. The latter had the investment that is needed as well as a

38、hard work culture of a six-day week. It also has a superb education system and a huge population.As Silicon Valley appears to be heating up a little too hard for some people, China would appear to be warning up at just the right pace.28. What does the expression on the verge of in paragraph 2 refer

39、to?A. on the top of B. on the list of C. on the condition of D. on the point of29. Which of the following is NOT a reason why China attracts foreign investment in tech companies?A. High education standards. B. Huge growth in investment.C. Support from the government. D. Higher salaries than those in

40、 Silicon Valley.30. It cant be inferred from the passage that_.A. the US immigration policy is strict but talent-friendlyB. Ian Roger believes the next Google might come from ChinaC. employees of Baidu might be accustomed to overworkD. Chinese tech companies can provide highly competitive salaries n

41、ow31. What is the passage mainly about?A. The total value of investment in Asia is tour times that in Europe.B. Finances, high education standards and support make it possible for China to become the next Silicon Valley.C. Asia attracts worldwide best talents to tech companies.D. American tech compa

42、nies will soon be beaten by those in China.DPeople generally see themselves through achievements. In doing that, they end up caring more about their image than the reality of who they actually are. Rather than their performance at work, they end up defining themselves by external markers that they h

43、ope will earn them respect.The problem with this is that it encourages both themselves and other people to judge their worth based on some relatively unimportant measure. For example, one day, their educational diploma may overshadow what they actually learned. Therefore, a better way to know a pers

44、on, 1 think, is to ask a different set of questions: What motivates them? What makes them ache? What do they long for?Its in this spirit that I want to publicly share my values. They are the compass（罗盘）that guides my life. The kindest and most sincere thing I can do is to see, recognize, and underst

45、and another person before I make judgments. From there, I can learn to treat others appropriately, depending on the context, learning from my mistakes with time and experience. Its just a reminder that life is hard for all of us, while at the same time accepting that its important we are all also he

46、ld accountable for our actions.I have learned that we are all deeply self-interested. I hope to be self-aware enough to check out of the power and status games. That means Im not competing with anyone for a shiny object; Id rather compete with myself. Its about becoming so uniquely different that it

47、 would be an insult for me to measure myself against someone else. I believe if I do the work to be internally free from the pull of the power and status games, then I can add value to others based on my unique knowledge and experience.If this resonates with （与.共鸣）you, I invite you to join me on thi

48、s journey in understanding and relating to this complex world. Its a wonderful mystery, and I think together we can better define itnot just personally, but also collectively.32. According to the article, which of the following is TRUE?A. People generally judge others worth by what they have achieve

49、d.B. The external markers are better ways to know a person.C. The author is someone who is keen on power games.D. Learning from mistakes is the first step of treating others kindly.33. What does the underlined word “overshadow probably mean?A. be relatively similar to B. cause something to be strong

50、er thanC. make something less important D. block off light from something34. Which of the following might the author agree with?A. People should be self-aware enough and compete with themselves.B. Life is hard, so we shouldnt criticize others when they are not responsible.C. Everyone is unique, so s

51、howing off uniqueness is an insult to others.D. One should see and understand another person using a real compass.35. What is the writers purpose of writing the article?A. To promote harmonious living. B. To ask people not to judge others.C. To call on readers to learn his values.D. To share his val

52、ues of understanding the world.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。For more than 60 years, Lego blocks have sparked childrens imagination. _36_ They are called Lego Braille Bricks. Lego Braille Bricks are designed to help people learn Braille. Thats a system of writing in w

53、hich letters are represented by raised dots. Blind people use their fingertips to read them.According to the World Health Organization, there are 36 million blind people. It is estimated, however, that in the United States only 10% of blind children learn Braille._37_ The small knobs on the bricks a

54、re arranged as Braille letters. Blind children can use these knobs to learn Braille. Lego plans to launch the Braille Bricks next year. For some school, they will be free. Along with the alphabet, the bricks will feature numbers and math symbols.The Danish Association of the Blind first came up with

55、 the idea of using Lego bricks to teach Braille. In 2011, the group shared the idea with the Lego foundation. Thorkild Olesen, who is the president of the group, is blind. He says many teachers dont have the tools and skills to teach Braille. _38_“Like any other people, we need to express ourselves

56、in writing,” Olesen said. “Audio is great. _39_ Braille is the single most important tool for us in order to learn to spell correctly, write and gain literacy like sighted people. Olesen told the toy maker that the knobs on Legos are similar Braille letters.Stine Storm is a project manager at the Le

57、go Foundation. She liked the idea of making Legos a learning tool. “It was an obvious match for us,” she says. The bricks will also have letters printed on them. _40_ “We will have to commit to making inclusion a priority,” Storm says.A. The skills children learn from Legos are important and unbelie

58、vable.B. But it can never replace Braille.C. Now a new version of these toys is in the works.D. This way, sighted and blind kids can play with the Legos together.E. Theyre being tested around the world.F. So they teach with audio tools, such as audio books.G. Lego Braille Bricks can help change that

59、.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。I must have been asked a hundred times about my messed-up timing for my two-month journey back to Canada, and then 41 back to China just as the weather is turning nice in Toronto. Well it was not for the weather,I could have sa

60、tisfied any 42 for winter scenery with a quick trip to Harbin. I must 43 I did enjoy getting out snowshoeing with my siblings but the real reason was to 44 my Moms 90th birthday in early March.I also 45 a brothers 60th birthday as well as several 46 with friends and family.Why did I 47? Simply put s

61、tubborn determination,good friends and a 48 desire to enjoy more of the sights and culture of China. 49 I still cannot have a conversation in Chinese. I am 50 to continue with my studies until such time that I can. While that is a long way off I do 51 continued improvement in both the way I study an

62、d the progress that I make. May 10, I 52 out in a gym for the first time in China. It is a small place but we had a(n) 53 enjoyable visit including the use of enough exercise 54. It feels good to be back into a 55 again. At my age working out is designed to 56 good health and maintain the 57 to trav

63、el and enjoy life. I already have two social 58 on my schedule, plus I am excited about the 59 to watch part of the Xiamen Dragon Boat Race on May 25&26. Life in China is good to me 60, what can I say.41. A. passing B.dating C.bringing D.heading42. A. requirement B.desire C.curiosity D.need43.A.clai

64、m B.declare C.admit D.announce44. A.celebrate B.bless C.wish D.congratulate45. A. attended B.participated C.joined D.prepared46.A.ceremonies B.visits C.discussions D.conferences47.A.go B.come C.return D.arrive48.A.little B.new C.simple D.burning49.A.Above all B.Now that C.As though D.Even though50.A

65、.scared B.determined C.worried D.exhausted51.A.see B.expect C.predict D.show52.A.broke B.ran C.worked D.figured53.A.suddenly B.abruptly C.nearly D.amazingly54.A.machine B.equipment C.device D.load55.A.routine B.schedule C.timetable D.plan56.A.serve B.reserve C.observe D.preserve57.A.approach B.myste

66、ry C.ability D.competition58.A.appointments B.settlements C.documents D.assessments59.A.bonus B.idea C.opportunity D.imagination60.A.in addition B.in general C.on average D.after all语法填空（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。 Hong Kong-Zhuhai-Macao Bridge, which _61_ (locate) at the Li

67、ngding Ocean is a huge sea-crossing bridge, _62_(link) Hong Kong, Zhuhai and Macao. It has been named _63_ one of the “Seven wonders of the modern world” by the Guardian.The construction, which _64_ (cost) RMB over 100 billion ,began on December 15th, 2009 at Zhuhai. As the worlds longest sea-crossi

68、ng bridge and steel bridge and the worlds longest and _65_ (deep) undersea tunnel, _66_ 55-kilometer bridge is the result of five-year research and of nine-year building.The Y-shaped bridge _67_can reduce travel time from Hong Kong to Zhuhai and Macao from three hours to about 45 minutes will be exp

69、ected to attract more _68_(visit) to the Great Bay Area. It will benefit the _69_(economy) development of the whole Pearl River Delta and the cooperation in terms of trade, finance, logistics and tourism, will be _70_(strong) as well. 第二节 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短文。短文中

70、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(), 并在此符号下面写出该加的词。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。 Last week, I went to a painting exhibition. Upon enter the gallery, I put on the earphones which would give me informations of all the painti

71、ngs. Suddenly, I noticed that the elderly woman who didnt know how to use the earphones stood anxiously in front of a painting. I rushed to her with hesitation but helped her put on the earphones. The woman thanks me for my kindness. I realized that was reaching out to others that could really bring

72、 a great moment of happiness, which was benefit to me so much. That day when I appreciated lots of breathtaking paintings. Whats more, I learned a valuable lesson from the grateful smile giving by the elderly woman.书面表达 (满分25分)假定你是李华，得知某英文报社就 “如何关爱老年人” 征集想法。请给编辑写一封信，内容包括：1.写信目的；2.个人和社会能做的事情；3.发出呼吁。注

73、意：1. 词数100左右；2. 可以适当增加细节，以使行文连贯。Dear editor,_. Yours,Li Hua高二英语期末试题答案1-20 BCBCB AAACB ABCCB CABAB21-40 ACD BCDB DDAB ACAD CGFBD41-60 DBCAA BCDDB ACDBA DCACB61.is located 62.linking 63.as 64.costs/cost 65.deepest 66.the 67.which/that 68.visitors 69.economic 70.strengthened1. enter entering 2. informa

74、tions information 3. the an 4. with without 5.but and 6. thanks thanked 7. was 前面加it或that-it 8. benefit beneficial 9. 去掉when 10.giving given Dear editor,Learning that you ask for ideas about how to care for the elderly, Im writing to express my opinions about it .Its a good idea for us students to v

75、isit seniors at weekends to keep them company, from whom we can benefit a lot at the same time. Besides, we can organize some activities such as singing, dancing and traveling, thus enabling them to lead a more socially active life. Whats more, convenience should be provided in public places like supermarkets and hospitals.Caring for the old is a traditional virtue, which will contribute to not only a happy family but also a harmonious society. Therefore, lets do something to make a difference.Yours,Li Hua