吉林省长春市第二十中学2019-2020学年高二英语下学期期末考试试题.doc

1、吉林省长春市第二十中学2019-2020学年高二英语下学期期末考试试题第一部分 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,并标在试题卷的相应位置。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 time is it now? A.9:10 B.9:50 C.10:002. What does the woman think of the weather? A. Its nice B. Its warm C. Its cold

2、3. What will the man do? A. Attend a meeting B. Give a lecture C. Leave his office4. What is the womans opinion about the course? A. Too hard B. Worth taking C. Very easy5. What does the woman want the man to do? A. Speak louder. B. Apologize to her C. Turn off the radio第二节（共15小题；每小题1.5分, 满分22.5分）听下

3、面5段对话。每段对话后有几个小题,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至7题。6. How long did Michael stay in China? A. Five days B. One week C. Two weeks7. Where did Michael go last year? A. Russia B. Norway. C. India听第7段材料，回答第8、9题。 8. What food does Sal

4、ly like? A. Chicken B. Fish C. Eggs9. What are the speakers going to do? A. Cook dinner B. Go shopping C. Order dishes.听第8段材料，回答第10至12题。10. Where are the speakers? A. In a hospital B. In the office C. At home11. When is the report due（到期）? A. Thursday B. Friday C. Next Monday.12. What does George su

5、ggest Stephanie do with the report? A. Improve it. B. Hand it in later. C. Leave it with him.听第9段材料，回答第13至16题。13.What is the probable relationship between the speakers? A. Salesperson and customer. B. Homeowner and cleaner. C. Husband and wife.14.What kind of apartment do the speakers prefer？ A. One

6、 with two bedrooms. B. One without furniture C. One near a market15. How much rent should one pay for the one-bedroom apartment? A. $300. B. $400 C. $41516. Where is the apartment the speakers would like to see? A. On Lake Street B. On Market Street C. On South Street.听第10段材料，回答第17至20题。17.What perce

7、ntage of the worlds tea exports（出口） go to Britain? A. Almost 15% B. About 30% C. Over 40%18.Why do tea taster taste tea with milk? A. Most British people drink tea that way. B. Tea tastes much better with milk. C. Tea with milk is healthy.19. Who suggests a price for each tea? A. Tea tasters. B. Tea

8、 exporters. C. Tea companies.20. What is the speaker talking about? A. The life of tea tasters. B. Afternoon tea in Britain. C. The London Tea Trade Centre.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或D）中,选出最佳选项，并在答题卡上将该项涂黑。AFor Canaan Elementarys second grade in Patchogue, N.

9、Y.，today is speech day ,and right now its Chris Palaezs turn. The 8-year-old is the joker of the class. With shining dark eyes, he seems like the of kid who would enjoy public speaking.But hes, nervous.“Im here to tell you today why you should should”Chris trips on the“-ld,”a. pronunciation difficul

10、ty for many non-native English speakers. His teacher ,Thomas Whaley, is next to him, whispering support.“Vote for me ”Except for some stumbles, Chris is doing amazingly well. When he brings his speech to a nice conclusion ,Whaley invites the rest of the class to praise him.A son of immigrants, Chris

11、 stared learning English a little over three years ago. Whaley recalls（回想起）how at the beginning of the year，when called upon to read，Chris would excuse himself to go to the bathroom.Learning English as a second language can be a painful experience. What you need is a great teacher who lets you make

12、mistakes. “It takes a lot for any student，” Whaley explains，“especially for a student who is learning English as their new language，to feel confident enough to say，I dont know，but I want to know.”Whaley got the idea of this second-grade presidential campaign project when he asked the children one da

13、y to raise their hands if they thought they could never be a president. The answer broke his heart. Whaley says the project is about more than just learning to read and speak in public. He wants these kids to learn to boast（夸耀）about themselves.“Boasting about yourself，and your best qualities,” Whale

14、y says，“is very difficult for a child who came into the classroom not feeling confident.”21. What made Chris nervous？A. Telling a story.B. Making a speech.C. Taking a test.D. Answering a question.22. What does the underlined word “stumbles” in paragraph 2 refer to?A. Improper pauses.B. Bad manners.C

15、. Spelling mistakes.D. Silly jokes.23. We can infer that the purpose of Whaleys project is to _.A. help students see their own strengthsB. assess students public speaking skillsC. prepare students for their future jobsD. inspire students love for politics24. Which of the following best describes Wha

16、ley as a teacher?A. Humorous.B. Ambitious.C. Caring.D. Demanding.BThings Your Pilot Wont Tell YouYou may not be getting the airline you paid for You may go to an airline website and buy a ticket, and get onto an airplane that has a similar name painted on it, but half the time, youre really on a reg

17、ional (地方的)airlineThe regionals arent held to the same safety standards as the majors: their pilots arent required to have as much training and experience, and the public doesnt know that Captain at a major airlineIf youre a nervous flier, book a morning flight The heating of the ground later causes

18、 bumpier (颠簸的)air, and its much more likely to thunderstorm in the afternoon Jerry Johnson , pilot, Los AngelesThe smoothest place to sit is often over or near the wing The bumpiest place to sit is in the backIf youre in the middle, you dont move as much Patrick Smith, pilot, and author of Cockpit C

19、onfidentialSit in the front if you want fresher air The general flow of air in any airplane is from front to backSo if youre really concerned about breathing the freshest possible air or not getting too hot, sit as close to the front as you canPlanes are generally warmest in the back Tech pilot at a

20、 regional airline, TexasYou never know where the safest seat is There is no safest place to sitIn one accident, the people in the back are dead; in the next, its the people up front John Nance, aviation safety analyst and retired airline captain, SeattleIve been struck by lightning twice Most pilots

21、 haveAirplanes are built to take itYou hear a big boom and see a big flash and thats itYoure not going to fall out of the sky Charlotte, pilot for a regional earner, North CarolinaPeople dont understand why they cant use their cell phones Well, what can happen is 12 people will decide to call someon

22、e just before landing, and I can get a false reading on my instruments saying that we are higher than we ideally are Jim Tilmon, retired American Airlines pilot, Phoenix25Jerry Johnson advises nervous fliers to _ Asit in the back Bfly in the morning Cfly with major airlines Davoid flying in bad weat

23、her26The best seats for those who need fresh air are _ Ain the front Bin the middle Cin the back Dnear the wing27Passengers use of cellphones before landing is likely to _ Aincrease the risk of being struck by lightning Bmake it difficult for pilots to control the plane Ccause the instruments of the

24、 plane to break down Daffect pilots judgment about the height of the plane CThe holiday season is the time of magic moments. Our hearts are waiting for something special to happen. Children dream of meeting Santa Claus and receive desirable presents. Im sure that grandparents are waiting for their k

25、ids and grandchildrens visit. If your holiday schedule is tightly packed, then you should find at least two hours to pay a visit to your grandparents.We often forget about three magic words “l love you. Love is not a sign of weakness and our grandparents deserve to hear these pleasant and healing wo

26、rds. Dont feel shy of showing and proving your love. Your hug and a frank smile can be the best cure for different diseases to your dear grandparents.Old people are very sensible creatures. They need both physical and mental supports. Younger people should be patient enough to pay attention, hear ou

27、t and dont let their grandparents feel too old, lonely and useless. Therere hundreds of ideas on how to make something good and useful for your grandparents. The best one is to bring a fresh and bushy Christmas tree to their house. Do your best to decorate it with lights and ribbons. Encourage your

28、grandparents to do it together.Unfortunately, people are like candles. The light of their eyes can die out in a moment. Chances are high that their hearts will stop one day. Why dont we begin to value things before we lose them? I know that not everyone can answer this challenging question.I hope th

29、is week will bring a lot of joy to children, parents and their grandparents. Dont forget to treat grandparents with respect because theyre an essential part of your family.28How does the author describe children in the passage?A. They are eager to receive Christmas gifts.B. They hope to have a good

30、rest in the holidays.C. They wish to see their grandparents anxiously.D. They want to see Santa Claus for themselves.29Your grandparents will be happy except when _.A. you give them a frank and sweet smile B. you pay more attention to themC. they are ignored D. they know they are useful30Why does th

31、e author compare human beings to candles?A. Because people wont have good eyesight.B. Because few people can live a long time.C. Because everyone will be in the aging group.D. Because life on the earth is relatively short.31According to the passage the author intends_.A. to tell the old are living a

32、 quite lonely lifeB. to encourage people to visit their grandparentsC. to imply few take care of their grandparentsD. to show he is very kind to his grandparentsDIt is generally believed that we are getting cleaned when we step under a shower. We are, but were also giving a home to lots of tiny litt

33、le creatures we didnt even know about. A showerhead （淋浴喷头）carries thousands of bacteria（细菌） called MycobacteriumThese can cause problems like coughs and tiredness, and a general feeling of poorliness (身体不舒服). When you turn on the water, the bacteria go from the showerhead onto and into your body. Th

34、is is a finding of Norman R. Pace and his team at the University of Colorado, in the US. The scientists investigated bacteria in all kinds of human environment, including showersPaces team looked at 45 showerheads in nine American cities. They discovered that 30 percent of them had large amounts of

35、flying Mycobacterium. But Pace said that they pose few threats to the healthOnly those with a weak immune system might need to worryHe told the New York Times that the bacteria are not as unpleasant as might be thoughtHe said that having a shower is no more dangerous than anything else we do in the

36、morningBut for those who feel sick about the idea of all those microorganisms (微生物), he had some advice. Let the water run for 30 seconds before getting into the shower. Why? The number of bacteria is smaller than that when the water is just turned on. If that seems like a waste of water, he added t

37、hat you could also change your showerhead every few months. However, Pace had good news too. He has also been testing the air in US subways. Apart from iron particles (粒子), which are ground off the track by the wheels of trains, subway air is fresh. The reason is that a trains movement pumps fresh o

38、utdoor air into the tunnels. Pace explained that he wanted to understand the natural microbial environments of public places. This kind of knowledge might help discover the microbes（细菌） to be used in a bioterrorist (生物恐怖分子) attack. 32. From the finding of Norman R. Pace, after taking a shower, we mi

39、ght cough or feel tired because_ A. its easy to get a cold when taking a bathB. the showerhead carries many bacteria causing illness C. we dont get cleaned while showeringD. we dont get a weak immune system33. We can learn from the third paragraph that_.A. having a shower in the morning is more dang

40、erous than at other timeB. the bacteria always threat peoples health C. people with a strong immune system neednt fear those microorganisms. D. it is better to do some exercise in the morning than have a shower34. The underlined word “pose” in the third paragraph probably means “_” A. cause B. avoid

41、 C. describe D. promise35. What leads to fresh air in US subways? A.The trains movement. B. Iron particles C. Train wheels. D. Air conditioners on the trains第二节（共5小题；每小题2分,满分10分） 根据短文内容,在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。Four Ways to Be a Great RoommateHaving a roommate can be one of the best experie

42、nces in college or, easily, one of the worst. 36 Follow these tips to avoid the common mistakes that turn good roommate relationships sour.l Talk things out.Communication is key. If something happens, sit down with your roommate and have a face-to-face conversation. Ive seen roommate relationships f

43、all apart because something happens and, instead of talking to each other, the two start complaining about their roommates behind their backs. 37 l Dont expect to be best friends.Some roommates become the best of friends, and some dont. Dont put pressure on yourself or your roommate, especially when

44、 you first meet. 38 And if your roommate doesnt end up being your best friend, dont worry.l Ask before you take.This applies to food, clothes and anything else. If you want to keep a relationship going, show your roommate that you have respect for what is his or hers by asking first. 39 l Clean up a

45、fter yourself.This should go without saying. Dont be lazy. Or, at least, dont bury your roommate in your clothes and garbage. Most people Ive come across in college are messy. 40 But being considerate with where you put your stuff will help you avoid conflict.ASo you need to think twice before you h

46、elp your roommates out.BThis creates nothing but awkward situations and unhappiness.CEven if you both agree to share everything, you should still ask.DYou dont have all the time to clean your room and keep it organized.EIt all starts with you to have a good relationship with your roommate.FSometimes

47、 you get stuck with someone who has tons of negative energy.GRemember, youre trying to make a new friend, not to scare your roommate away.第三部分 英语知识运用（满分30分）完型填空（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, 选出填入空白处的最佳选项，并在答题卡上将该项涂黑。Around three years ago, I was at a stop sign when I heard sli

48、ghtly barking coming from in a car parked on the street near me. It was very 41and the dog was trying to get some of the cooler fresh air outside the car. Without thinking I 42_my car and got out to help him.There was no way to43the dog because the car was locked. Thinking of the irresponsible owner

49、 I became44. I didnt know if I should45the window and take the dog or try to contact the owner. Just then, I 46a police car on the opposite side of the street. I ran out to seek for help.When the police officer helped open the door, the dog 47_ both of us and ran quickly towards the garage the car w

50、as parked in front of. We 48 the dog to make sure he was OK. Then we saw49the dog had run: The dogs owner was50 in the middle of his garage.Obviously the man had a condition that caused him to have a(n)51_. This one was particularly 52_and required medical attention. After the incident I learned tha

51、t had I not 53_, both the dog and the man would likely have died. I was overcome with54and my eyes swelled up. I realized how much of an effect you can have on other peoples lives by doing the 55_ thing. I was so quick to56 assuming the dogs owner ignored his pet. And if the police officer had not b

52、een around I might have just left a(n)57 on the car after I took the dog.I cannot 58 what I would feel if I knew that man had died because ofany number of things that may have gone 59_. It made me understand that things are not always as they60_, and there are always several sides to every story.41.

53、 A. quite B. dark C. hot D. dry42. A. drove B. parked C. took D. looked43. A. save B. find C. walk D. touch44. A. sad B. bored C. puzzled D. angry45. A. open B. break C. clean D. replace46. A. hit B. called C. noticed D. stopped47. A. disappointed B. frightened C. excited D. surprised48. A. looked a

54、fter B. went after C. shouted at D. pointed at49. A. why B. how C. when D. where50. A. working B. sleeping C. standing D. lying51. A. attack B. rest C. opportunity D. fight52. A. important B. strange C. bad D. clear53. A. known B. continued C. stayed D. helped54. A. uncertainty B. anxiety C. exhaust

55、ion D. emotion55. A. risky B. hard C. right D. big56. A. judge B. act C. blame D. agree57. A. address B. note C. mark D. number58. A. believe B. face C. imagine D. remember59. A. quickly B. differently C. perfectly D. smoothly60. A. seem B. happen C. expect D. prefer 第四部分 写作（共两节, 满分40分）第一节 用恰当的词或短语完

56、成句子, 每空一词（共10小题；每小题1分, 满分10分）61.As _ _ English _ _, he is the best in our class.就英语而言，他是我们班最棒的。62. He has helped me _ _ _.他在许多方面帮助过我。63. I can move the piano _ _ _ _ my father.我在父亲的帮助下搬动了钢琴。64. There are 54 students in our class _ _.我们班一共有54名学生。65. I continued working. _ _ _，he went out shopping.我继续

57、工作，与此同时，他外出购物。66. A friend _ _ is a friend indeed.患难见真情。67. She _ _ for many years after her husband died.她在她丈夫去世后继续生活了很多年。68. He jumped over the wall _ _ _ the desk.他借助桌子翻过了围墙。69. You can _ _ _ one other classmate in our class.你可以与班里另一个同学组成一组。70. _ _ _ _ that I had left my keys in the office.我突然想到我

58、把钥匙落在办公室了。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作文文中共有10处错误,每句中最多有两处,错误仅涉及一个单词的增加,删除或修改。 增加：在缺词处加一个漏词符号（八）,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限一词； 2只允许修改10处,多者（从第11处起）不计分。I became interesting in playing football thanks to a small accident. O

59、ne afternoon where I was in primary school, I was walking by the school playground. Suddenly football fell just in front of me but almost hit me. I stopped the ball and kicked it hardly back to the playground. To everyones surprising, the ball went into the net. All the football player on the playgr

60、ound cheered loudly, say that I had a talent for football. From now on, I started to play my football with classmates after school. I am a good player now. 高二年级下学期期末考试外语科答案听力1-5 ACABC 6-10 BABCB 11-15 ABCAB 16-20 CBAAC阅读理解21-24 BAAC 25-27 BAD 28-31 ACDB 32-35 BCAA七选五36-40 EBGCD完型填空41-45CBADB 46-50 C

61、DBAD 51-55 ACDDC 56-60 ABCBA第二部分 far as is concerned 62.in many ways 63. with the help/assisstance of2. in all 65. in the meantime/meanwhile 66. in need 67. lived on 68. by means ofl team up with 70. It occurred to me改错I became in playing football thanks to a small accident.One afternoon I was in pr

62、imary school, I was walking by the school playground. Suddenly football fell just in front of me almost hit me.I stopped the ball and kicked it back to the playground. To everyones , the ball went into the net. All the football on the playground cheered loudly, that I had a talent for football. From on, I started to play football with classmates after school. I am a good player now.