云南省普洱市景东县第一中学2019-2020学年高二英语下学期期中试题.doc

1、云南省普洱市景东县第一中学2019-2020学年高二英语下学期期中试题考试时间：120分钟 满分：150分试卷说明：1. 本试卷分为第卷（选择题100分）和第卷（非选择题50分）两部分； 2. 满分150分，考试时间为120分钟。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. What does Wendy do now?A. A cleaner.B. A tea

2、cher.C. A businesswoman.2. How much is the camera now?A. $230. B. $280. C. $300.3. What are the speakers talking about?A. Who will go to the museum.B. When they will go to the museum.C. Whether their father will work this week.4. Where does the conversation take place?A. At the mans home. B. At an a

3、irport. C. At a hotel.5. What is the woman doing? A. Taking a taxi. B. Giving the man a lift. C. Driving to Times Square.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、7题。6. What is the rela

4、tionship between the speakers?A. Brother and sister.B. Son and mother.C. Classmates.7. What does the man want to do?A. Borrow money from the woman. B. Buy her sister a present. C. Hold a birthday party.听第7段材料，回答第8、9题。8. What does the man think of his job?A. A bit boring. B. Quite enjoyable. C. Very

5、difficult.9. What does the man want to do in a few years?A. Earn more money. B. Work in the countryside. C. Find a job in a zoo.听第8段材料，回答第10至12题。10. Who had a birthday last month?A. Sally. B. Sonya.C. Vivienne.11. How old is Roger?A. 13. B. 9. C. 7.12. What does the woman say about Deborah?A. She is

6、 ten years old. B. She will study medicine. C. She likes playing with Roger.听第9段材料，回答第13至16题。13. What does the man ask the woman to do?A. Show him around the school. B. Treat him to lunch. C. Look after a student.14. When will Rosie Todd come to visit the school?A. Next Monday.B. Next Tuesday.C. Nex

7、t Wednesday.15. Where can the woman find Rosie Todd at ten?A. In the hall. B. In the lab. C. In the mans office.16. What will the woman and Rosie Todd do together first?A. Have a Spanish class.B. Practise English.C. Have lunch.听第10段材料，回答第17至20题。17. What is the weather like in Mexico in January?A. To

8、o hot. B. Comfortable. C. Too cold.18. What is the city life like in Mexico City?A. Expensive. B. Traditional. C. Colorful.19. What does the speaker think is the most attractive in Mexico?A. The coast. B. Night markets. C. Old buildings.20. What does the speaker suggest people do?A. Buy fruit at the

9、 markets. B. Put on warm clothes. C. Take a lot of money.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，从每题所给的四个选项（A、B、C和D）中，选出最佳选项，并标在答题卡上将该项涂黑。AThe Boston Museum of Science has an extensive collection of exciting science-based exhibits as follows:Museum of Science HighlightsIn the main Museum o

10、f Science building, check out the natural habitats of animals, which offers hands-on taxidermy(动物标本录制术), real chickens hatching, a copy of the first space capsule and a butterfly garden.Childrens Discovery CenterLocated directly across the musical stairs, Childrens Discovery Center offers a safe, en

11、closed play area specifically designed for children under five. There are two floors to explore, with tunnels, puzzles, an interactive light stick design corner & puppets.Theater of ElectricityThe Van de Graff generator provides a risk-free opportunity to witness lightning at close range. Lightning

12、shows are daily at 12:00 noon and 2:00 pm with a 7:00 pm Friday show.Chick Hatching StationLearn about the development of chicks and watch them as they hatch from their shells right before your eyes.Charles Hayden PlanetariumThe planetarium(天文馆)at the Boston Museum of Science is a high-tech, celesti

13、al(天上的) adventure and the most technologically advanced planetarium in New England.Hours: (Regular) SaturdaysThursdays 9:00 am5:00 pm; Fridays 9:00 am7:00 pm(Summer) SaturdaysThursdays 9:00 am7:00 pm; Fridays 9:00 am9:00 pmCost: $25.00 for adults, $20.00 for children 318, free for children under 3,

14、and $21.00 for seniors 60+.Location: Science Park, Cambridge, MAParking is available at the Boston Museum of Science for 1,000 cars. The garage fills up on busy days, and may close temporarily until spaces become available. Come early (before 11:00 am) or late (after 4:00 pm). If you come late, be s

15、ure to order your tickets in advance. Take public transportation if you can: Green Line to Science Park.21. Which is the best choice if you visit the museum with a 3-year-old son? A. Theater of Electricity. B. Chick Hatching Station. C. Childrens Discovery Center. D. Museum of Science Highlights.22.

16、 When can you enjoy lightning show at Theater of Electricity?A. At 12:00 noon every day. B. At 7:00 pm every day. C. From 9:00 am to 7:00 pm on Fridays. D. At 2:00 pm and 7:00 pm every day.23. Which of the following covers the development of chickens?A. Theater of Electricity & Childrens Discovery C

17、enter. B. Chick Hatching Station & Museum of Science Highlights. C. Childrens Discovery Center & Charles Hayden Planetarium. D. Museum of Science Highlights & Charles Hayden Planetarium.24. What can we know from the passage?A. The garage is always open to visitors. B. Visitors can just take Green Li

18、ne to Science Park. C. It costs $50 if a couple with a girl aged 2 visits the museum. D. You should order your tickets in advance if you come early.BI met a man yesterday. I didnt get his name. Ill probably never see him again. And thats OK. He was an elderly man. I was trying to search for the owne

19、r of a very worn and wooden walking stick, which was left half hanging outside of a shopping cart. I called out to a man who was walking away. And he returned to get it. I was in a friendly mood so we started a conversation. And thats when this man blessed me with his story. I stood outside the supe

20、rmarket with him for 10 minutes, just listening. And thats all he wanted.I stood there listening to this man share his pain over losing his first wife during childbirth to his only son. And then later his joys of raising this son on his own, and travelling the world, to finally ending in true love w

21、here he married a childhood sweetheart. This story is all our stories. We all suffer. We all cry. We all love. And we all want to know that it mattered. At the end of our conversation this elderly man looked me in the eye and thanked me. So sincerely. So heartfelt. He thanked me for listening. And t

22、hen he turned around and walked away. I needed to sit down after this. This dear man had just gifted me with a gift so precious him, his wife, and his story. As he walked away a feeling so strong washed over me. And I heard a voice. A voice that told me he was at peace now. Strangers are never stran

23、gers if you open your heart to them. Often they are angels waiting to bless you or to be blessed. Open your heart. Connect with others. Listen. Share. Its what we are all here for!25. Why did the author search for the elderly man?A. To ask him for a chat. B. To return his lost walking stick. C. To g

24、et to know him as a friend. D. To give him a walking stick as a gift.26. What did the author know about the elderly man?A. His name. B. His exact age. C. How he lost his first wife. D. Why he left his walking stick.27. At last, the elderly man was grateful to the author for _.A. returning the walkin

25、g stick B. the help with the shopping cart C. the talk about their similar experiences D. listening to his share of his own past lifeCChinese miners have managed to extract (提取) combustible (可燃的) ice from the seafloor of the South China Sea, according to the Ministry of Land and Resources. The major

26、 breakthrough may lead to a global energy revolution.Combustible ice is a kind of natural gas hydrate (天然气水合物). It can exist only in conditions of very low temperatures and high pressure. One cubic meter of combustible ice is equal to 164 cubic meters of regular natural gas.It looks like ice crystal

27、s but if you zoom into a molecular level, you will see that the methane (甲烷) molecules are caged in by the water molecules(分子), according to Associate Professor Praveen Linga from the Department of Chemical and Biomolecular Engineering at the National University of Singapore, as quoted by BBC. In sp

28、ite of the low temperature, the hydrates are easily flammable as the gas trapped in the ice will catch fire if you hold a lighter to it.The discovery is Chinas first success in the mining of combustible ice after almost twenty years of research and exploration, according to the ministry. The mining

29、site is reportedly located in the Shenhu area of the South China Sea, 320 kilometers away from Zhuhai. The miners managed to extract an average of 16,000 cubic meters of gas with high purity per day from the site.The natural gas hydrate is believed to be the best replacement for natural gas and oil.

30、 Moreover, it is more environmentally friendly and has large reserves, according to the head of the China Geological Survey Bureau, Zhong Ziran.Many countries along the Maritime Silk Road have a demand for combustible ice. With the advanced technology China can help solve the energy resource problem

31、 and boost (促进) economic growth and promote exchanges with these countries.28. Combustible ice only exists in conditions where _.A. the water can be frozen B. the natural gas or oil is produced C. the temperatures are low and the pressure is high D. there is a warm climate like that in the South Chi

32、na Sea29. What can be concluded from Paragraph 4? A. China has made great efforts to discover and extract combustible ice. B. The mining site is located between the Shenhu area and Zhuhai. C. 16,000 cubic meters of gas can be extracted at most every day. D. It is easy for China to mine combustible i

33、ce successfully.30. What is the significance of the Chinese major breakthrough in combustible ice?A. It is the most important mining discovery in history. B. It is believed to be the best natural gas. C. Many countries along the Maritime Silk Road support it. D. As a kind of alternative fuel, it may

34、 lead to a global energy revolution.31. This passage is most likely to be taken from _.A. a daily newspaper B. a fashion magazine C. a science fiction D. a research paperDChinese paper cutting or “jianzhi” is the art of cutting paper designs, and the cut-outs are also used to decorate doors and wind

35、ows, so they are sometimes called “chuang hua”. Paper cutting has long been a symbol of Eastern charm.There are symmetrical(对称的) designs that are usually created by some folding and cutting. When unfolded, it forms a symmetrical design. Chinese cut-outs are normally symmetrical and are usually in an

36、 even number series of 2, 4, 24, etc.The oldest surviving paper cut-out is a symmetrical circle from the early 6th century found in Xinjiang, China. From the 7th to 13th century, paper cutting became popular especially during Chinese festivals. The art spread to the rest of the world in the 14th cen

37、tury. Throughout the Qing Dynasty many paper cutting skills were developed including drafting and the use of smoked paper. By the end of the Qing ruling, however, paper cutting was once on the decline because new art forms were being introduced. The Peoples Republic of China later tried to revive th

38、e art in the 1980s.Today, paper cut-outs are chiefly decorative. They decorate walls, windows, doors, columns, mirrors, lamps and lanterns in homes and are also used on presents or are given as gifts themselves. Entrances decorated with paper cut-outs are supposed to bring good luck. Paper cut-outs

39、used to be used as patterns, especially for embroidery (刺绣).There are two methods of manufacture(加工): one uses scissors, the other uses knives. In the scissor method, several pieces of paperup to eightare fastened together. The image is then cut with sharp, pointed scissors. Knife cuttings are fashi

40、oned by putting several paper on a relatively soft foundation consisting of a mixture of oil and ashes. Skilled crafters can even cut out different drawings freely without stopping.32. When can the existing oldest paper cutting date back to? A. About 1 500 years ago. B. About 1 600 years ago. C. Abo

41、ut 1 400 years ago. D. About 600 years ago.33. The underlined word “revive” in Paragraph 3 can be replaced by “_”. A. survive B. restore C. copy D. fix34. Which of the following words can best summarize the last paragraph? A. History B. Origin C. Uses D. Process35. What may be the best title of the

42、text? A. Paper Cutting the Eastern Charm B. The History of Paper Cutting C. A Brief Introduction to Paper Cutting D. Paper Cutting Unbelievable Skilled Crafters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。(E涂AB F涂AC G涂AD)Listening to English is one of the most important things yo

43、u can do to improve your English. How can you hear a lot of English when youre not in an English-speaking country? 36 .1. Pick up radio You can receive English language radio in most countries. Two of the best international networks are the BBC and VOA. 37 . You can find information about times and

44、frequencies for your country on their web sites.2. Watch TVTV is an excellent resource for hearing and listening to English. 38 . If you dont have access to English-language TV, you may be able to watch TV on the Internet.3. 39 It is now a lot easier to hear English by Internet. To be able to listen

45、 to radio on the Internet, youll need to have special software called a “player” installed in your computer. Most sites work with two playersthe RealPlayer from Real Networks and the Windows Media Player from Microsoft. Dont worry. Both these players are free. And you may have them installed on your

46、 computer.4. Enjoy songsSongs in English are everywhere, even on foreign-language radio and TV stations. Listen to them often. Buy some cassettes or CDs and try to write the words for an entire song. 40 . That means it should be reasonably slow, and with real words sung clearly.A. Surf the InternetB

47、. But choose one that is not too difficultC. The pictures help you understand what is being saidD. Fortunately, there are many ways of hearing EnglishE. It does not matter if you do not understand everythingF. Here are some of the ways to use English outside schoolG. Both of them have special progra

48、ms for learners of English第三部分 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，并在答题卡上将该项涂黑。One day we were on our way to a family event. As we 41 into the local gas station I noticed a woman sitting 42 at a picnic table. It was around 30 and she was dresse

49、d in a 43 coat and long pants.As we left the gas station, I told my husband I needed to go home and 44 something first. I had such an overwhelming (无法抗拒的) feeling that I needed to do something to help her and without saying anything, he understood. As we returned to our home, I went and 45 some item

50、s. I had just bought a new backpack and I knew it was 46 for her because it 47 her coat.As I was back into the gas station, I got out of the car with the new backpack full of goodies. I walked up to the woman, 48 myself and asked if it was okay that I sat down with her. I offered her the 49 and she

51、accepted it. She then asked me if I would like to 50 a snack with her, as she had not had anything to 51 today. I agreed and for over an hour and a half I 52 there with her, a proud mother and wife who lost her entire 53 a few years ago.She was once a school teacher, but she was unable to 54 return

52、to work after the 55 . She told me the reason why she wore that 56 coatit was the last thing she bought with her daughter. She explained that she sat with her family at that very 57 .We shared smiles and 58 . This woman helped me to realize that every moment is such a 59 gift and in the blink (眨) of

53、 an eye, everything can 60 . Make sure that you hug your loved ones extra tight today.41. A. walkedB. ranC. pulledD. sailed42. A. aloneB. happilyC. stillD. nervously43. A. winterB. thinC. cool D. fashionable44. A. stay away from B. take care of C. put away D. turn off45. A. stored B. gathered C. hid

54、 D. provided46. A. heavy B. cheap C. wrong D. perfect47. A. dirtied B. matched C. representedD. contained48. A. introduced B. protected C. enjoyedD. seated49. A. book B. meal C. adviceD. bag50. A. discuss B. prepare C. shareD. order51. A. show B. tell C. careD. eat52. A. sat B. waited C. workedD. la

55、y53. A. health B. family C. wealthD. fame54. A. publicly B. gently C. mentallyD. energetically55. A. meeting B. accident C. weddingD. dinner56. A. wonderfulB. foreignC. particularD. black57. A. tentB. windowC. counterD. table58. A. tearsB. storiesC. experiencesD. opinions59. A. commonB. reasonableC.

56、 handsomeD. precious60. A. repeatB. growC. changeD. exist第二节 （共10小题；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或括号内单词的正确形式。The Spring Festival, with 61 history of over 4,000 years, is the most important event for Chinese people. It is a time for the whole families to get together, 62 is similar 63 Christmas Da

57、y in western countries.Most workers in China have at least seven days off, 64 (include) three days legal holiday, while students take one month off. The celebration 65 (last) for 15 days from the 1st to 15th day of the first lunar month, and in folklore(民间传统) it starts even 66 (early) , from the 23r

58、d day of the twelfth lunar month.The 67 (prepare) starts seven days before the Chinese New Years Eve. Following a day-by-day guide, Chinese people have different things 68 (do) on each day. Among these days, the Eve and the first day are the most important times, when people will have dinners and ha

59、ppily set off fireworks.At the start of a Lunar New Year, Chinese people will take their daily practices as predictive signs for the coming year. Many bad words like “death” “broken” and “sickness” 69 (forbid) during conversations. Crying, washing, lending and taking medicine are considered 70 _ (lu

60、ck), too.第四部分 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。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。Dear Editor，I am now studying in the very good school

61、. At the beginning, I was very happy to come here, but now I dont think our choice is right. I do my best to study hard. I listen attentive in class, speak out my opinions and asked my teachers whenever I have questions. I am not particular in about food and clothes. I try to friendly to my fellow s

62、tudents. But one of my friends told me that some of my classmates hate me but others dont like me. Hear that, I was sad and couldnt concentrate on my studies any more. How should I do? Im looking forward to your advices. Yours sincerely, Li Hua第二节 书面表达 (25分)假如你是李华，下周美国的Buckley中学将派交换生来参加你校举办的“体验中国文化”

63、交流 活动。美方负责人Frank发来邮件询问本次活动的安排，请你代表学校用英文给他回一封邮件，要点如下：1.食宿：住学校宿舍，吃中餐；2.活动内容：参观校园，欣赏中国学生表演的武术和书法；武术 Chinese martial arts 书法 calligraphy注意：1.词数100左右；2.可以适当增加细节，以使行文连贯；3.开头语已经为你写好，但不计入总词数。Dear Frank,Knowing that you are to participate in the “Experience Chinese Culture” exchange programme which will be h

64、eld in our school next week, Im more than delighted. _Yours,Li Hua 高二英语期中考试试卷双向细目表一、考试范围：1.BOOK1-BOOK5 的复习与检测。2.词汇部分基本参照高考英语词汇手册的要求；语法部分和语言功能参照考试说明中的相关要求。 二、试题要求：考查考生的英语基础知识和运用语言的能力。其中，着重语言运用能力的考核。三、试卷结构与题型: 试题分为第I卷和第II卷两部分，要求考生在120分钟内完成。第I卷为听力：第120小题，阅读理解：21-40小题,完形填空：第41-60小题。第II卷为词语填空：61-70小题。短文改

65、错和书面表达。试卷结构如下：四、各大题双向细目表：题型题号考查内容知 识 点分值难易度能力层次听力部分1-5听小对话一遍获取重要的事实信息5中理解6-7听对话听两遍获取重要的事实信息3易中理解8-9听对话找事实听两遍收集整理信息理解话语中隐含的意思3易中理解10-16听对话找事实听两遍6易中理解分析18-20听短文找事实听两遍收集信息归纳理解5中难分析理解阅读理解阅读A篇（21-24）应用文21.段落大意22.23.24细节事实8 易概括、查读推断阅读策略阅读B篇（25-28）夹叙夹议25. 细节事实26. 27 6中查读、概括阅读策略阅读C篇（29-32）记叙文28.细节事实29.全文理解；

66、推理判断30.推理判断31.事实细节8中推断、查读、推测阅读策略阅读D篇（33-35）记叙文32.事实细节33.推理判断34.推理判断35.全文理解8中、难辨析运用阅读E篇（36-40）议论文理解全文寻找逻辑关系10难理解、运用完形填空41、45、47、48、50、51、52、60动词 Pull,gather,match,introduce,share,eat,sat,change12易运用43、49、53、55、57、58名词Winter,bag,family,accident,table,tears9难运用44动词短语Take care of1.5中运用46、56,59 形容词Perfec

67、t,particular,precious4.5易运用42、54副词 Alone,mentally 3中运用语法填空61冠词a1.5易理解运用62连词 which1.5易运用63介词to1.5难分析运用64分词including1.5中分析运用65代词动词时态lasts1.5难运用 66比较级earlier1.5易识记 67名词preparation1.5易识记68不定式To do1.5难分析/运用69被动语态are forbidden1.5中分析/运用70反义词unlucky1.5易分析/运用短文改错语法，词汇的用错，多用，少用1. 时态错误2. 冠词错用3. 代词错用4. 连词错用5. 引

68、导词错用6. 形容词错用7. 引导词错用8. 名词错用10中语言的综合运用书面表达1篇书信语言的综合运用25英语参考答案选择题1-5. BCABA 6-10. BCBCA 11-15 BBCAC 16-20. BCBBA21-24. CABC 25-27. BCD 28-31.CADA 32-35. ABDC 36-40. DGCAB41-45. CAABB 46-50. DBADC 51-55. DABCB 56-60. CDADC语法填空61. a 62. which 63. to 64. including 65.lasts 66. earlier 67. preparation 68.

69、 to do 69. are forbidden 70. unlucky改错1. very前的the-a 2. our-my 3. attentive-attentively 4. asked-ask 5. about前的in去掉 6. friendly前加be 7. others前的but-and 8. Hear-Hearing 9. How-What 10. advices-advice书面表达参考范文 Dear Frank, Knowing that you are to participate in the Experience Chinese Culture exchange pro

70、gramme which will be held in our school next week, Im more than delighted.Also, I feel greatly honored to contact you on behalf of our school, informing you of our arrangements for your exchange students. To begin with, you will be invited to stay in our school dormitories and Chinese meals will be

71、served in students canteen. In addition, various activities have been planned for your coming. As scheduled, you will be firstly shown around our beautiful campus. Afterwards, quite a few performances featuring Chinese culture will be put on by us Chinese students, including Chinese martial arts and

72、 calligraphy, from which you will enjoy vivid Chinese art. The activities are expected to make it possible for you to have a good understanding of Chinese culture. Please let us know if anything needs to be adjusted so that we can improve our schedule. I hope you will have a wonderful stay here. Yours, Li Hua