安徽省桐城市第八中学2019-2020学年高二下学期周测一英语试题 WORD版含答案.doc

1、高二英语周测试题（1）一 听力第一节 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 the woman want to do?A. Borrow a phone. B. Buy a map. C. Ask the way.2.What does the woman like collecting best?A. Stamps. B. Coins. C. Train tickets.3.What are the speakers

2、talking about?A. A study. B. A country. C. Their favorite songs.4.What does the woman ask the boy to do after school?A. Put away his school bag. B. Move the kitchen table. C. Hang up his coat.5.How many tickets has the woman got?A. Two. B. Three. C. Four.第二节听下面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

3、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。听下面一段对话，回答第6和第7两个小题。6.How did the man plan to choose the music at first?A. Let someone decide on it. B. Ask people for their advice.C. Allow everyone to bring a piece.7.What is the woman going to do?A. Invite Sonia to the p

4、arty. B. Tell the man a phone number.C. Help prepare for the party.听下面一段对话，回答第8和第9两个小题。8.What will the woman do first?A. Wash a car. B. Go shopping C. Do her homework.9.How is the mans homework going?A. He finished it yesterday. B. He has decided to do it today.C. Hell leave it till tomorrow.听下面一段对话

5、，回答第10至第12三个小题。10.What does the woman plan to do?A. Study for school. B. Work in the shop. C. Travel with her mother.11.Where will the man spend his holiday?A. At home. B. At his brothers home. C. At the seaside.12.What lesson does the woman want to take?A. Piano. B. Swimming. C. English.听下面一段对话，回答第

6、13至第16四个小题。13.What did the woman study in college?A. Art. B. Writing. C. Advertising.14.When did the woman start writing childrens books?A. When she got married. B. When she had her own kids.C. When she graduated from college.15.How many books has the woman written?A. Three. B. Eight. C. Ten.16.Why

7、is the man interviewing the woman?A. For a job. B. For his homework. C. For the school newspaper.听下面一段独白，回答第17至第20四个小题。17.Who is the speaker?A. A doctor. B. A fitness coach. C. A PE teacher.18.How long has the speaker been running?A. 18 years. B. 20 years. C. 27 years.19.What does the speaker advise

8、 runners to do?A. Increase the running distance gradually. B. Avoid doing any hard exercise.C. Try to be fast.20.What does the speaker mainly want to tell us?A. How to deal with problems in running. B. How to keep healthy.C. How to run correctly.二、阅读理解A26902 9th Avenue S. Des Moines, WashingtonRent:

9、 3,895 /MonthBedrooms: 4Square Feet: 3,700 ft2 (About 344 m2)Detail: Located at the end of a private lane on a quiet beach, this elegant three-story home has beautiful views from all three floors. Features formal and casual spaces, a beautiful wood paneled den, a media room equipped with projector,

10、screen and surround sound. Kitchen has a huge granite breakfast bar, high end stainless steel appliances, and separate eating area. Master suite offers a view balcony, his and hers walk-in closets, 5-piece bath with double headed shower and jetted tub with heat pump. Air conditioning, built-in vacuu

11、m, 3 gas fireplaces and alarm systems. Exclusive Woodmount Beach Club membership available and paid for year 2015-2016. This is a MUST see!6235 139th Place SE Bellevue, WashingtonRent: 3,495/MonthBedrooms: 4Square Feet: 2,980 ft2Detail:Located in a great school district. (Tyee Middle) Quiet area in

12、excellent condition. Available August 1st, this property includes a fenced backyard with landscape maintenance included with rent.4021 214th St SE Bothell, WashingtonRent: 3,300 /MonthBedrooms: 4Square Feet: 3,000 ft2Detail:This home is set back on a quiet corner in a family friendly neighborhood ju

13、st minutes walking distance from parks and about 5 minutes from the 405 freeway and 30 minutes from Microsoft. Enjoy the hot tub and outdoor living space which includes a nice private back yard which features views of large fir trees and greenery. The master bedroom is very large and features a priv

14、ate sitting area with its own gas fireplace, walk-in closet and 2-person bathtub. The kitchen has all stainless steel appliances. The home features an attached 3-car garage. The bonus room makes for an excellent entertainment center, play room, or large home office. The house has high ceilings and m

15、any windows, so it is always bright and airy-feeling.526 6th Ave., #1004 Kirkland, WashingtonRent: 2,800 /MonthBedrooms: 2Square Feet: 1,610 ft2Detail:Exceptional first-floor apartment in Kirklands 520 Building. Gorgeous 2-bedroom. Features 10 ft ceilings and crown molding, open and spacious with go

16、rgeous upscale tile (瓷砖) floors, wood blinds in master bedroom, new carpet, new wood finishes, fireplace, beautiful built-in entertainment center. Secure entry and parking. Steps to restaurants, parks, and waterfront.21.Which feature do 26902 9th Avenue S. Des Moines and 4021 214th St SE Bothell sha

17、re?A. They both have a private back yard with car garages attached.B. They both have a nice kitchen and a room suitable for entertainment.C. They both have a large master bedroom offering a balcony view.D. They are both located in a quiet place, just minutes walking distance from parks.22.If you wan

18、ted to live in a school district and preferred a fenced backyard, which would be your best choice?A. 26902 9th Avenue S. Des Moines, WashingtonB. 4021 214th St SE Bothell, WashingtonC. 6235 139th Place SE Bellevue, WashingtonD. 526 6th Ave., #1004 Kirkland, Washington23.What are the features of the

19、apartment for rent in Kirklands 520 Building?A. It comes with 2 bedrooms and a wonderful built-in entertainment center.B. It lies on the first floor and has gorgeous wood floors and high ceilings.C. It offers brand-new furniture, air conditioning, and free parking.D. It is very close to restaurants,

20、 parks, and the 405 freeway.BA new report shows that there are just 7,100 cheetahs now left in the wild. Cheetahs are in trouble now.According to the study, more than half of the worlds surviving cheetahs live in one zone that covers six countries in southern Africa. Cheetahs in Asia have nearly die

21、d out. Its thought that only fewer than 50 cheetahs live in Iran.The cheetah runs across lands far outside protected areas. Some 77% of their habitat falls outside these protected areas. As a result, the cheetah struggles because these lands are increasingly being developed by farmers and the cheeta

22、hs food is decreasing because of human hunting.In Zimbabwe, the cheetah population has fallen from around 1,200 to just 170 in 16 years, with the main cause being major changes in land ownership.Researchers say that the threats cheetahs are facing have gone unnoticed for far too long. Given the natu

23、re of the cheetah, it has been difficult to gather information on them, said Dr Sarah Durant, the reports lead author. Our findings show that the large space requirements for cheetahs and various threats faced by them in the wild mean that they are likely to be in danger of dying out. Another big co

24、ncern about cheetahs has been the illegal trafficking (非法交易) of young cheetahs. The young cats can fetch up to $10,000 on the black market. Some 1,200 young cheetahs are known to have been trafficked out of Africa over the past 10 years but around 85% of them died during the journey.If the cheetahs

25、are to survive, then immediate efforts must be made.24.Where do most of cheetahs live now?A. In Asia.B. In Africa.C. In Europe.D. In America.25.What is the main factor that is threatening cheetahs?A. Serious illnesses.B. Poor health.C. Climate change.D. Human activities.26.What has happened to young

26、 cheetahs?A. Their population has increased in Zimbabwe.B. They are getting along very well with people.C. Many of them are sold on the black market.D. They have survived longer than before.27.Whats the best title for the text?A. Cheetahs are dying out. B. Cheetahs protected areas.C. The nature of t

27、he cheetah. D. Cheetahs mostly live in Africa.CIn an effort to discourage people from using plastics，scientists have been hard at work inventing alternative packaging productsThe idea of using seaweed（海草） to make eco-friendly water bottles has been around for a few yearsRecently，Ari Jonsson took his

28、 invention-a water bottle made from red seaweed-to show off at a festivalThe bottles will only hold their shape as long as they are filledAs soon as these bottles are empty they will begin to break down，though they would be perfectly safe to eatAri Jonssons bottles are a step closer to a widely used

29、 alternative to the current plastic onesThe eatable water container is not the only product to add to our image of the futureNarayana Pessapaty has also created eatable spoonsAfter the success of his spoons，MrPessapaty is ready to expand and introduce forks and chopsticks to his menuHis aim is to la

30、rgely reduce the amount of plastic waste，which is a huge problem for waste sites all over the world，It is a product that may take up t0 500 years to break down，and recycling companies worldwide are struggling to deal with itAside from the obvious benefits to the environment，this new packaging is als

31、o cheap to produce and therefore cheap to buyEven better is the fact that similar eatable cutlery can be made at home，possibly a science project for children or just fun with friendsWhy not experiment and create your own recipes？28.Why do scientists invent alternative packaging products？ _ A. To mak

32、e peoples life more convenientB. To show off their inventive talentsC. To change the way we picnic outsideD. To reduce the amount of plastic waste29.What makes Art Jonssons water bottles eco-friendly？ _ A. They can be made at home B. They are cheap to produce and buyC. They will hold their shape whe

33、n they are filledD. They will break down themselves when empty30.What do Ari and Narayanas inventions have in common？ _ A. They are convenient to carry B. They are safe to eatC. They can be used for a short time D. They are heavier than plastics31.What can be inferred from this passage？ _ A. Home-ma

34、de eatable cutlery is likely to be popularB. Eatable cutlery will completely replace plastics in the near futureC. No recycling companies can break down plastic wasteD. Its unsafe for individuals to invent eatable cutlery at homeD Climate change, global warming, the greenhouse effect these days nobo

35、dy denies that there is something strange and worrying happening to the atmosphere. Scientists are puzzled by the rise in carbon dioxide in the atmosphere. They are afraid that the world may be a short way from what they refer to as uncontrolled global warming. At Mauna Loa Observatory in Hawaii, me

36、teorologists (气象专家) have been carefully monitoring the amount of carbon dioxide in the Earths atmosphere for the past 50 years. Until recently, there has been a gradual increase of around 1.5 parts per million (ppm). In 2013 the figure rose to 2.08 ppm and in the following year they registered an in

37、crease of 2.54 ppm. Climate analysts feel that it is too soon to draw conclusions about the phenomenon although the public are concerned that the carbon dioxide emissions are getting out of control. Jason Samenow, the chief meteorologist in the American National Weather Service, thinks that instead

38、of having decades to find a solution to the problem, people might have only a few years. He believes that the Earths natural systems for absorbing the gas are breaking down resulting in the uncontrolled green house effect. He insists that this is something that could happen if the Earths temperature

39、s rose to such a degree that it was unable to contain the heat. One interesting aspect of this climate change is that it is not happening in a uniform way around the world. Carbon dioxide levels in the South Pole are noticeably lower. This suggests that something has happened in the northern hemisph

40、ere that set off the rise. Forest fires in North America might hold the answer to the puzzle, along with very hot summers in Europe. The 2014 heat wave was certainly out of the ordinary. Statistics claim that more than 30,000 people lost their lives as a direct result of the high temperatures. Scien

41、tists are being cautious in their interpretations. Most feel that it is too soon to say that a new trend has been set. All agree that the phenomenon needs to be closely observed.32.What puzzles scientists according to Paragraph 1?A. Something strange and worrying in life.B. Uncontrolled global warmi

42、ng.C. The increase in carbon dioxide in the atmosphere.D. The effects of climate change on everybody.33.What opinion does Jason Samenow hold on the gradual increase of carbon dioxide?A. People still have decades to solve this problem.B. Uncontrolled greenhouse effect may happen in some situation.C.

43、The Earths natural systems for absorbing the gas have completely broken down.D. The public shouldnt be responsible for carbon dioxide emissions.34.What does Paragraph 4 mainly talk about?A. Forest fires in North America. B. Low temperatures in the South Pole.C. Hot summers in Europe. D. North and So

44、uth differences in climate change.35.How will scientists deal with the high temperatures?A. By observing the phenomenon closely. B. By giving a solution directly.C. By experiencing high temperatures personally.D. By setting a new trend soon.E Imagine an area 34 times the size of Manhattan. Now imagi

45、ne it covered ankle-deep in plastic wastea total of about 19 billion pounds of garbage. (36) Were being overwhelmed (淹没) by our waste, said Jenna Jambeck, an environmental engineer who led the 2015 study that determined this astonishing number. (37) , unless something is done to stop the tide of gar

46、bage. Plastica widely-used materialhas in many ways been a benefit to humans but it has also caused a growing problem. Today, plastics are the No. 1 type of garbage found in the sea. Ocean Conservancy, a nonprofit that organizes an annual coastal cleanup event worldwide, said plastic waste makes up

47、around 85 percent of the garbage collected from beaches and oceans. Ocean Conservancy says plastics are believed to threaten at least 600 different wildlife species. (38) ; a growing body of evidence suggests humans are consuming plastics through the seafood we eat. A study suggests some plastics co

48、uld be poisonous to humans, and could potentially increase the risk of health problems. (39) . At the Economist World Ocean Summit this week, ten nations announced to reduce plastic sea litter as part of UN Environments Clean Seas Campaign. (40) Corporations also have a role, as do individuals. We c

49、an start by thinking twice before using single-use plastic productsand when we do use them, we should take care to properly throw them off or recycle.AThe following is what we should doBAnd its not just wildlife thats threatenedCAnd this figure is likely to double by 2025DBut its not just countries

50、that need to do their partEBy 2050, that figure is expected to rise to 1,000 speciesFThats how much plastic waste ends up in our oceans every yearGAll of us have an important role to play in dealing with the problems三、完形填空We all have an idea about the common types of environmental problems. However,

51、 light pollution may be a(n)(41)term to many of us. But, the fact is, it does(42)mankind, other living forms and the environment as a whole.Light pollution (43) all forms of the misused man-made light. It is(44) when artificial light sources brighten certain areas, which do not(45) lighting. It can

52、be office lighting, car(46), street lights and many more.Light pollution is(47) to both animals and human beings. Upon studies, obvious effects have been observed in the(48) of animals which are active at night. It is found that (49)light at night makes it difficult for these animals to(50), wander

53、and perform their regular activities. As to human beings, light pollution is directly or indirectly(51) for causing several diseases. Its effects are related to (52) in the body clock. It contributes to(53) of developing cancerous cells. So, its nothing less than a (54) human health.Apart from this,

54、 the actual(55) of misused light is about millions of dollars every year. It also leads to the release of greenhouse(56)and global warming. After all, fuels are used for producing(57)in all countries.While outdoor lighting is part of our (58) lifestyle, some simple ways will surely help to reduce li

55、ght pollution. For example, while(59) outdoor lighting, make sure that they are pointed downwards. Also，(60) only the required lighting equipment for both home and offices.41.A. familiarB. newC. goodD. usual42.A. punishB. benefitC. affectD. change43.A. representsB. measuresC. handlesD. describes44.A

56、. obtainedB. managedC. noticedD. resulted45.A. provideB. receiveC. requireD. admit46.A. wasteB. headlightsC. hornsD. noise47.A. poisonousB. practicalC. ordinaryD. harmful48.A. behaviorB. hobbyC. anxietyD. intention49.A. darkB. plentifulC. littleD. bright50.A. sleepB. restC. huntD. feed51.A. flexible

57、B. responsibleC. meaningfulD. suitable52.A. disturbanceB. confusionC. reactionD. balance53.A. ideasB. feelingsC. waysD. risks54.A. startB. threatC. stressD. shock55.A. needB. priceC. costD. cure56.A. plantsB. smokeC. gasesD. smell57.A. electricityB. lightC. warmthD. money58.A. healthyB. modernC. tra

58、ditionalD. homely59.A. removingB. repairingC. cleaningD. installing60.A. useB. keepC. saveD. make四、语法填空（本大题共1小题，共15.0分）Its almost a common belief that the best food you can find in a place is not in the fancy restaurants,(61)in the backstreets. These spots are usually away from popular tourist attra

59、ctions，which means that to find them youll need the spirit of an explorer.Thats (62)I came across roujiamo when I was exploring Beijing. Ifound (63)restaurant that sold dishes from Xian when I explored the area around (64)(I) office one day. I decided to try it out.My roujiamo(65)(make) fresh, so th

60、e bread was still warm. It was soft when I bit into it, and the meat inside was delicious and tender. In fact, I enjoyed it so much that I ordered more to take home with me. Though its just a snack, its still quite filling and can (66)(easy) satisfy your appetite.There are (67)(kind) of things you c

61、an put inside the“mo”, as the bread is called. For example, in certain areas in Xian, the meat (68)(use) is usually beef, but in Gansu Province, lamb is more common. And the first roujiamo that I tried was made (69)pork. However its made, its still a tasty snack. And for an American like me who grew

62、 up (70)(eat) hamburgers, its a perfect combination of East and West.五、 短文改错假定英语课上老师要求同桌中间交换修改作文，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：把缺词处加个漏字符号（），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只许修改 10处，从第11处起不计分I couldnt believe my ears when I heard my

63、name calling I was chosen to play the leading role in the play， that was my dream As a shy and thin girl， I was used to be quite afraid of speak in public But my parents and teachers always encourage me to do so Now I have changed great In class， I am often the first one to stand up and answering qu

64、estions even if I may make some mistakes No pains， no gains Now I am always brave enough overcome the difficulty in my heart and have changed in a lively girl So my experience shows that we should not be afraid of losing face and only in this way can we make progresses六、书面表达英语老师为了提高复习效率，广泛征求学生意见。假如你

65、是英语课代表，由你来征求并整理大家的意见。请根据以下提示，给老师写一封反馈信，表达同学们的意见和建议，并提出自己的看法(2点)。1.进度不要太快，给学生留出时间思考；2.对于重点和易错点要反复练习；3. .注意：1.词数100左右2.不要逐词逐句地翻译，可以适当增加细节，以使行文连贯。英语周测一答案和解析【答案】听力15CCAAB 610CBAAB 1115CABBB 1620CACAC阅读理解1. B2. C3. A4. B5. D6. C7. A8. D9. D10. B11. A12. C13. B14. D15. A16. F17. C18. B19. G20. D完形填空答案21.

66、B22. C23. A24. D25. C26. B27. D28. A29. D30. C31. B32. A33. D34. B35. C36. C37. A38. B39. D40. A语法填空41. but42. how43. a44. my45. was made46. easily47. kinds48. used49. with50. eating短文改错 IcouldntbelievemyearswhenIheardmyname callingIwaschosentoplaytheleadingroleintheplay， thatwasmydreamAsashyandthin

67、girl，Iwasusedtobequiteafraidof speakinpublicButmyparentsandteachersalways encouragemetodosoNowIhavechanged greatInclass，Iamoftenthefirstonetostandupand answeringquestionsevenifImaymakesomemistakesNopains，nogainsNowIamalwaysbraveenoughovercomethedifficultyinmyheartandhavechanged inalivelygirlSomyexpe

68、rienceshowsthatweshouldnotbeafraidoflosingfaceandonlyinthiswaycanwemake progresses1calling改为called2that改为which3 was去掉4 speak改成 speaking5 encourage改为encouraged6 great改为greatly7 answering改为answer8 enough后面加to9 in改为into10 progresses改为progress书面表达Dear Teacher, It is very kind of you to listen to our vie

69、ws and ideas. Through our public discussion, we agree that the key to improving our English is not how much we are taught, but how much we understand, so please slow down and give us enough time to master what we have learnt. As for those points which are important and make us confused, I hope you c

70、an give us more time to practice in order to strengthen our memory. Meanwhile, your instructions are very important to us, which make us study more efficiently. Besides, when we feel frustrated, it would be appreciated if you can give us some encouragement. We need confidence. The above are the main suggestions from our whole class.Yours sincerely,Li Hua第15页，共16页