山西省2019-2020学年高二英语上学期期中试题.doc

1、山西省2019-2020学年高二英语上学期期中试题考生注意:1.本试卷分共150分，考试时间120分钟。2.请将各题答案填写在答题卡上。第一部分听力(共两节,满分30分) 做题时，先将答案标在试卷上。录音内容结束后，你将有两分钟的时间将试卷上的答案转涂到答题卡上。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。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。例:Howmuchistheshirt?A.19.15.B. 9.18.C. 9.15.答案是C.1.Whatwill

2、thewomando?A.Haveawalk.B.Gotosleep.C.Talkwithman.2.Whatistheweatherlikenow?A.Rainy.B.Snowy.C.Sunny.3.WhenwillthemanprobablyhaveameeigwithMrs.Jones? A.At9:00B.At9:15. C.At10:00. 4.Whatdoesthe womanmean? A.The man can live in her pparentsapartment.B.Shewillrentanapartmentfortheman.C.Theman:should!book

3、acheaperhotel.5.Wheredoesthisconversationprobably takeplace?A.Inabookstore.B.InalassroomC.Inalibrary.第二节(共15小题;每小题155分,满分22.5分) 听下面5段对话或独白。每段对每段对话成独白后有几个小题，从题中所给的A、B、C三个选项中选出最佳选项，听每段对话成独白前，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.WhatdoweknowabouttheA.Its easyto use. B.Its m

4、oreexpensivethan Z7.C. Its betterthanNikonZ7. 7.Whatdoesthemanpromisetodoforthewoman? A.Choseacameraforher.B.Takesomephotonofher.C.Watcha tennis gamewithher.8.Inwhichsubjectdidthemandoworsethanthewoman? A.BiologyB.Math. C.English.9.Whatdidthespeakerdecidetodo?A.Havedinnertogether,B.Choosedifferentco

5、ursesthisterm.C.Competengainnexttermforgrades.10.Whatstherelationshipbetweenthespeakers? A.Teacherandstudent.B.Husbanandwife.C.Schoolmates 11.Whathappenedtothewoman?A.SheNetupaschool.B.Shedidwellinherjob.C.Shehasleftherjob.12.Whatdoesthemanwanttobe?A.Adancer,B.Adancingtrainer.C.An actor.13.Whatisthe

6、mansproblem?A.Hishairisgone.B.Hehasntsleptfordays.C.Hisheadacheisgettingworse.14.Howmanyhoursadaydoesthemanworknow?A.Atleast10hours.B.About9hours. C.About8hours.15.Whatmaycausethemansproblem?A.ToomuchexerciseB.Toomuchwork.16.Whatshouldthemando? A.Eatless. B.Dosomeexercise. C.Stopworking.17.Whatisthe

7、speaker?A. A teacher. B. A students. C. Amanager.18.Wheredoestheswimmingclasstakeplace?A.Inthepool.B.Inthelake. C.Intheclassroorn.19.Howlongdotheclassesrunoneday?A.2hours.B.8hours. C.6hours.20.Whatdoesthespeakersayaboutthemeals?A.TheyarefreeB.Theyarehealthy. C.Theyaredelicious.第二节 阅读理解（共两节，满分40分）阅读下

8、列短文，从每题所给的A、B、C和D四个选项中，选出最佳选项。A For more than two decades, France is known as the world s most popular tourist attraction, receiving 82 million foreign tourists every year. Here are some of the best places to visit in France.Marseille Marseille is one of Europes oldest cities and France s second lar

9、gest city. Having a nice climate, Roman ruins, medieval (中世纪的）architecture and cultural scenes, Marseille is also a working city with several universities and industries. One of Marseilles best natural attractions, the Calanques are a series of small rivers with astonishing blue water and splendid c

10、liffs. Luberon During the summer months, many people like to experience charming villages in Luberon. This region in central Provence took off as a tourist attraction after Peter Mayle published his books about life in Provence. With its large quantities of forests，fields of lavender (薫衣草），farmers m

11、arkets and colorfully painted houses, youll soon see why the Luberon is such a tourist attraction.Dordogne There is just so much to see and do in Dordogne, beginning with picture-postcard villages and castles. The scenery is pretty amazing，too，with the Dordogne River running through it. The Dordogne

12、 also has some of the best ancient cave art in France. The wails of Lascaux feature mainly animals，which are a must-see.Paris Attracting more than 45 million visitors every year，Paris is the worlds most popular tourist attraction. Paris, the capital city of France, is just like a little “France”. It

13、 is known for its romantic environment and commands in industries like business, entertainment,fashion,art and culture. In addition to the Eiffel Tower and Not re Dame Cathedral，Paris is also home to some of the worlds finest museums.21.What can visitors do in Marseille?A. Enjoy the romantic environ

14、ment,B. Appreciate the best ancient cave art.C. Learn about the medieval architectures D. Experience the charming fields of lavender.22.Why is Luberon a tourist attraction?A. Partly becauseofitslatestfashion.B. Partly becauseofitsfinestmuseums.C. Partly becauseofitssplendidhistory.D. Partly becauseo

15、fitsnaturalscenery.23. Where will the visitors go if they want to see castles?A. Marseille.B. Dordogne. C.Paris. D. Luberoa.B On a sunny day in 2001，my friend Susan called me to complain about a lump (肿块）on heratck. I said, “Smoking! It is nothing and 1 wouldnt worry about it.” A month later a docto

16、rtsaid she had lung cancer (肺癌）.How can a 33-year-old woman have lung cancer? She right away made an appointment with a well-known lung cancer specialist. I remember driving her to the appointment in downtown Chicago. We both still thought this must be a big mistake. Even if she did have lung cancer

17、，we believed she had caught it at an early stage. The opinion that the cancer specialist told her was that her cancer was at stage 3 A. At least she had some sort of chance to recover，but with stage 3B, it is pretty hopeless. In order to confirm the cancer stage,we drove to a hospital for further me

18、dical examination.Upon arriving at the hospital, we even parked at 3A at the parking lot by chance and we knew for sure it was a good sign. Then came the news . Stage 4. The final stage of lung cancer. It remained 3 to 6 months for her.Upon hearing this, her immediate reaction was “ What about my ki

19、ds without me!” she asked, “ If I quit smoking, will I get better?” The answer was that it might give her a few extra days. People say its never too late to quit smoking. Well，it was too late. Her weight went from 86 kg to under 50 kg. Soon she passed away, leaving 3 beautiful children. After seeing

20、 someone before your eyes go from an active person to being dead,you may think I would immediately quit smoking. However，I had much trouble really giving it up until years later.24.How did the author react when told the lump on her friends neck?A.She felt shocked. B. She was confused.C.She didnt thi

21、nk it serious.D. She felt very sorry for Susan.25.Why did the author and Susan feel happy at lot 3A?A.There were only a few cars then.B. They had no trouble in parking the car.C. They found a doctor who was their friend.D. They thought it might be a good sign.26. What do we know about Susan?A. She d

22、idnt care for her children.B. She became very thin before death.C. Her husband didnt love her very much.D. She became better after quitting smoking.27. What can we learn from the last paragraph?A. It was difficult for the author to give up smoking.B. Susan was always a serious person.C. The author d

23、idnt get on very well with Susan.D. The author stopped smoking soon after Susans death.C Although classical music has had fame at times for being old-fashioned or difficult to get into，it has become clear in recent years that the classical style has a widespread influence on music pop culture and pe

24、ople in general. Some people think that classical music has a positive influence on the brain development. Although there isnt any real scientific evidence to support a direct connection there are a few positive effects of playing classical music at home for a baby. Most babies tend to fall asleep f

25、aster when listening to classical music. And sleep is beneficial for child brain development. In addition, if the other members enjoy the music the babys environment will probably be happier and more peaceful. Classical music not only affects brain development but also makes a difference to both pop

26、 music and modern music. Classical music directly influences pop culture. For example. Ode to Joy (欢乐颂），made by Beethoven* has become a common piece of music on television and in movies. Classical music also has had an influence on modern music. Many bands and artists display a clear classical music

27、 influence in their work, from hip hop artists to rockers* and more anists. Many of the rules of music theory, developed in the Baroque period (巴济克时期）by composers like Bach,are still in use today. Fans of classical music often talk about the abilities of classical music to emotional influence on the

28、 listener. Many people report feeling happier and more peaceful after listening to only a few minutes of classical music. Of course, this might depend on the composer and the listener； most people will find Beethoven or Handel more calming than Wagner or Stravinsky.28.What do most babies feel when l

29、istening to classical music according to the text?A. Upset.B.Amused and interested.C.PeacefulD.Energetic and excited.29. Which aspect of modern music has been affected hy classical music?A. The way opeaching music.B.The rules of music theory.C.The way of broadcasting.D.The length of n piece of music

30、.30. What benefit can classical music bring lo listeners?A. Feeling happy and peaceful.B.Athletic ability.C.Improving listeners imagination.D.Acting ability.31. Where is the text most likely from?A.A diary.B.Aguidebook.C.A novel.D. A magazine.D Famous scientist Stephen Hawking issued another warning

31、 for the earth. He said we had less than 600 years before the earth turned into a fireball and if we didnt leave the earth soon, overpopulation would increase energy consumption and it would kill us all. But Hawking had a plan. Speaking at the Tencent WE Summit in Beijing9 Hawking called on investor

32、s 家投资人)to support his plan to travel to Alpha Centauri (半人马座 a 星）.At around 4 light-year away, its the closest star system to the sun. The adventure would use a tiny spacecraft that travels at the speed of light. Such a system could reach Mars in less than an hour, or reach.Pluto (冥王星)in days and re

33、ach Alpha Centauri in just over 20 years. “Maybe if all goes well, sometime a little after the middle of the century, well have our first picture of another planet that may be the nearest from our earth and suitable for human- beings to surviveon，” Pete Worden, the former head at NASAs AMES Research

34、 Center and Starshot Breakthrough director, said at the summit. Professor Stephen Hawking warned I dont think we will survive another 1,000 years without escaping our weak planet. We face a lot of intimidation； nuclear war, global warming and genetically engineered viruses，” said Prof Hawking, speak

35、ing to the Radio Times. “Although the chance of a disaster on the earth in a given year may be quite low, it adds up over time, becoming a near certainty in the next thousand or ten thousand years. By that lime we should spread out into space，and to other stars，so it would not mean the end of the hu

36、man race. ” “However， we will not establish our base in space for at least the next hundred years, so we to be very careful in this period. ” Stephen Hawking also said.32.What will the earth be like in about 600 years according to Hawking?A.fireball.B.Themoon.C. Alpha Centauri. D. Pluto.33.What can

37、we learn from paragraph 2?A. Pete Worden will invest and support Hawking s plans.B. Viruses will be wiped out in 1,000 years.C. The adventure would use a huge spacecraft.D. Hawking needed help to finish his plan.34. Which of the following can replace intimidation” undterlined in paragraph?A. Opportu

38、nities. B. Threats.C.Construction.D.Possibilities.35. What is the suitable title for the text?A.A Comfortable Planet for Human Being B. Travel to Other PlanetsC. Hawkings Warning for the Earth D. Hawking s Newest Research 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。Six Tips for Ha

39、ppy and Productive Work at Home Working at home can free us from the noise and avoid taking our attention away from officer But how can we keep focused and avoid being lost in housework to be productive? Here are some tips for you. 36 When you dont have a boss looking over your shoulder, you become

40、your own taskmaster. Setting small, manageable daily tasks that contribute to your longer-term goals can help you achieve what you want. Make sure to be responsible for yourself, for example, scheduling regular connection with your leaders or colleague. Be consistent. Wake up each morning, change ou

41、t of your pajamas (睡衣），37 .Act as if you have a job to go tobecause after all you do. Reduce things taking your attention away. Do not let laundry, dish washing, cleaning, and other chores consume your workday._38_, as some people seem to think that if you work remotely, you can do whatever you want

42、 at any time of day. Create a separate workplace. When youre working, be at work both mentally and physically.It helpsto have a sepa-rate office. _39_, try to arrange your furniture in a way thatyour work and now-work space. Reward productivity. If you are productive for an hour or two and accomplis

43、h a task. 40 . Get a cup of cof-fee，take a walk,browse the internet, play with your dog, or do something else that you enjoy.A.Set realistic goalsB.If that、not possibleC. Seek out human interactionD. and keep a regular scheduleE. then treat yourself to a 15-minute breakF. You may get out and attend

44、meetings and conferencesG. You may also have to guard against some social activities 第三部分语言知识运用（共两节，满分45分)第一节（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A、B、C和D四个选项中，选出可以填入空白处的最佳选项。 There is always something nice or kind we can do，just waiting to be discovered. Ogre， Giant, and Abominable were three monst

45、ers (怪兽），who had stayed in _ 41 for many years. They were willing to 42_ there，because they realized that it wasnt a good way to make a 43 by frightening children. Since then，they had been sad and bored. Making children 44 was the only thing they used to do well. They lost all 45 _，and felt useless.

46、 They had already finished their sentences (刑罚），but when they were told they were 46 ,they answered by asking where they could go, and what they could do. However, things changed when they met Nightmara Nightmare was a little monster, who devoted little time to frightening others and spent most of t

47、he day _47_. But when awake, he was great fun. He told many stories of how he had changed peoples 48 to make them more amusing, and of how these changes always turned out so badly that they almost 49 anyone. Ogre, and his friends, 50 Nightmares stories, but they had to wait for him to 51 to tell the

48、m stories. It even seemed that an earthquake was wakeNightmare. Until one day. when the three monsters combined their frightening shouts，Nightmare woke up 53. He looked at them, but there was no54 foundin his two small dark eyes.55 ,he seemedhappy,“Great!”he said, “Ive always 56 to get up early to e

49、njoy the day better but failed. You should work as alarm clock,I know many sleepheads(瞌睡虫）who would really 57 you for it. ” The three mongers were so 58 to hear those words because they could be of some use!And they could make money without frightening or bothe-ring children. That very day they 59 t

50、he prison,ready to make their first alarm call.Soon they because famous for their 60 for sleepheads.41. A. prisonB. churchC. hospitalD. school42. A. struggle B. arrive C. stay D. suffer43. A. decision B. face C. mistake D. living44. A. educated B. astonishedC. frightenedD. depressed45. A. hope B. mo

51、ney C. friends D. relatives46. A. rich B.ill C. old D. free47. A. working B. sleeping C.reading D. playing48. A. weight B. dreams C. ages D. height49. A. terrifiedB. suspectedC. amused D. attacked50. A. wrote B. told C. learned D. loved51. A. stand up B. get up C. turn up D. break up52. A. hard B. n

52、atural C. simple D. common53. A* finally B. graduallyC. lately D. silently54. A. joy B. bravery C. anger D. curiosity55. A. ThereforeB. OtherwiseC. Besides D. Instead56. A. refused B. wanted C. managed D. hated57. A. thank B. punish C. pay D. forgive58. A. disappointedB. worried C. happy D. nervous5

53、9. A, entered B. left C. fled D. ruined60. A, service B. donation C. respect D. challenge第二节（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个适当的申同或括号内中词的正确形式。 A new study looked at conversations between parents and their kids when they explored a city park as well as an indoor education center. They found that

54、talking outdoors was much more enthusiastic _61 talking inside. Researchers from the University of Manchester recorded conversations between parents and 62 (they) 3- and 4-year-old children. They focused on children of that age because they 63 (usual) have a lot to say, but often it can be challengi

55、ng 64 (hold) a conversation with them, researchers said But being outside seemed to help. Our research show that 65 (nature) environments can better improve social commu nication, 66 raises the quality of parent-child conversations,” the study author Thea Cameron Faulkner said in a statement. The st

56、udy _ 67 (publish) in the journal of Knviron- mental Psychology. Researchers said that there was obvious improvement in conversations 1 held outside. but they didnt know why the communication flowed better, One explanation, they say, is that being outside in nature 68 (ease) pressure for both childr

57、en and adults 69 creates a better atmosphere for easier conversations. Another explanation is that talking outside may get greater levels of attention between 70 (person).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.消你修改你同琪写的以下作文，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:在缺

58、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:在错的间下划一横线.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 day, my father and I were on the way home. While stuck at traffic. I noticed that a woman was crying in her car. She struggled to catch her breathe. I didnt mean to stare ather. be

59、cause I knew it was impolitely. As she drove ahead of me, I could still see him crying for quite a few minute. When we drove up beside her, I managed to get her attention by wave a little toy pig what was left by my younger brother that day. I gestured to her with my fingers, showing her my biggest

60、smile at same time. She was wiped her tears，nodded. smiled，and gave me a thumb up! At that moment, the road was cleared and she drive off.第二节 书面表达(满分25分） 假定你是学校拉拉操队队长李华，请你写封邮件通知已经请假回网的队友Lucy,你们队将参加市里举办的高屮生拉拉操比赛。内容包括： 1.比赛时间和地点； 2.赛前准备； 3.表达期望。注意： 1.词数100左右； 2.可以适当增加细节，以使行文连贯。参考词汇：商中生拉拉操比赛 The Cheerleading Competition for Senior School Students Dear Lucy,Dear Lucy, Yours,Li Hua