山西省晋中市和诚中学2019_2020学年高二英语上学期第六次周练试题11.2201912100352.doc

1、山西省晋中市和诚中学2019-2020学年高二英语上学期第六次周练试题（11.2）考试时间：60分钟 满分：100分 命题人：班级_ 考号_ 姓名_一、 阅读理解（15*3=45）AFive people are talking about working from home.Chris: Im a language graduate and Ive been translating from Italian to English for most of my career. Weve been inMilanfor nearly 20 years and Ive been working f

2、rom home for 12 years, since my first child was born. Ive found that my work-life balance has been easier to manage since I started working from home and it needs to be easy to manage when youve got children!Miranda: Im a writer and Ive been working from home for the last 18 months. I must say its b

3、een pretty difficult. For one thing Ive been paying a lot more for heating. And Ive missed the office gossip (闲聊). To be honest, its quite lonely. I almost wish I could go back to my old job.Jordan: Working from home has really changed my life. I love it. I love being my own boss. Ive been working f

4、rom home as a website designer since I left my last job in 2004. I have a bit more time these days. Ive bought myself a new guitar and Ive been taking guitar lessons for the last six months.Ahmed: Its not for everyone, but I like working from home. I do contract work in design. The best thing is tha

5、t I dont have to commute (通勤) to work on crowded trains. Ive had lots more time and Ive been learning a new language since I started working from home in January. Ive always wanted to learn Spanish.Rageh: Im German but Ive been living abroad for five years. Ive been working in marketing for a pharma

6、ceutical (制药的) company near London and Ive been working from home part of the time since January. I work from home three days a week and commute to the office twice a week. I was very lucky to get this opportunity. When I work from home I get up late and work late in the evenings. Ive never been a m

7、orning person.1. What is Chris?A. A designer.B. A translator.C. A novel writer.D. An Internet seller.2. What is Mirandas opinion about working from home?A. Its boring and costly.B. Its free and comfortable.C. It leads to poor quality of work.D. It helps to keep work-play balance.3. What do we know a

8、bout Rageh?A. He is a night owl.B. He is a music lover.C. He works inGermany.D. He has strict working timetables.BI am a writer.I spend a great deal of my time thinking about the power of languagethe way it can evoke(唤起) an emotion，a visual image，a complex idea，or a simple truth.Language is the tool

9、 of my trade.And I use them allall the Englishes I grew up with.Born into a Chinese family that had recently arrived in California，Ive been giving more thought to the kind of English my mother speaks.Like others，I have described it to people as “broken” English.But I feel embarrassed to say that.It

10、has always bothered me that I can think of no way to describe it other than “broken”，as if it were damaged and needed to be fixed，as if it lacked a certain wholeness.Ive heard other terms used，“limited English”， for example.But they seem just as bad，as if everything is limited，including peoples perc

11、eptions(认识) of the limited English speaker.I know this for a fact，because when I was growing up，my mothers “limited” English limited my perception of her.I was ashamed of her English.I believed that her English reflected the quality of what she had to say.That is，because she expressed them imperfect

12、ly ，her thoughts were imperfect.And I had plenty of evidence to support me：the fact that people in department stores，at banks，and at restaurants did not take her seriously，did not give her good service，pretended not to understand her，or even acted as if they did not hear her.I started writing fictio

13、n in 1985.And for reasons I wont get into today，I began to write stories using all the Englishes I grew up with：the English she used with me，which for lack of a better term might be described as “broken”；and what I imagine to be her translation of her Chinese，her internal(内在的) language，and for that

14、I sought to preserve the essence，but neither an English nor a Chinese structure.I wanted to catch what language ability tests can never show：her intention，her feelings，the rhythms of her speech and the nature of her thoughts.4Which of the following is TRUE according to Paragraph 3?AAmericans do not

15、understand broken English.BThe authors mother was not respected sometimes.CThe authors mother had positive influence on her. DBroken English always reflects imperfect thoughts.5The author gradually realizes her mothers English is _.Awell structured Bin the old styleCeasy to translate Drich in meanin

16、g6What is the passage mainly about?AThe change of the authors attitude to her mothers English.BThe limitation of the authors perception of her mother.CThe authors misunderstanding of “limited” English.DThe authors experiences of using broken English.CHow I Turned to Be OptimisticI began to grow up o

17、n that winter night when my parents and I were returning from my aunts house，and my mother said that we might soon be leaving for America.We were on the bus then.I was crying，and some people on the bus were turning around to look at me.I remember that I could not bear the thought of never hearing ag

18、ain the radio program for school children to which I listened every morning.I do not remember myself crying for this reason again.In fact，I think I cried very little when I was saying goodbye to my friends and relatives.When we were leaving I thought about all the places I was going to seethe strang

19、e and magical places I had known only from books and pictures.The country I was leaving never to come back was hardly in my head then.The four years that followed taught me the importance of optimism，but the idea did not come to me at once.For the first two years in New York I was really losthaving

20、to study in three schools as a result of family moves.I did not quite know what I was or what I should be.Mother remarried，and things became even more complex for me.Some time passed before my stepfather and I got used to each other.I was often sad，and saw no end to “the hard times”My responsibiliti

21、es in the family increased a lot since I knew English better than everyone else at home.I wrote letters，filled out forms，translated at interviews with Immigration officers，took my grandparents to the doctor and translated there，and even discussed telephone bills with company representatives.From my

22、experiences I have learned one important rule：Almost all common troubles eventually go away! Something good is certain to happen in the end when you do not give up，and just wait a little! I believe that my life will turn out all right，even though it will not be that easy.7How did the author get to k

23、now America?AFrom her relatives. BFrom her mother.CFrom books and pictures. DFrom radio programs.8Upon leaving for America the author felt_.Aconfused Bexcited Cworried Damazed9For the first two years in New York，the author_.Aoften lost her way Bdid not think about her futureCstudied in three differe

24、nt schools Dgot on well with her stepfather10What can we learn about the author from Paragraph 4?AShe worked as a translator. BShe attended a lot of job interviews.CShe paid telephone bills for her family. DShe helped her family with her English.11The author believes that_.Aher future will be free f

25、rom troubles Bit is difficult to learn to become patientCthere are more good things than bad things Dgood things will happen if one keeps tryingDHappiness is for everyone.You dont need to care about those people who have beautiful houses with large gardens and swimming pools or those who have nice c

26、ars and a lot of money and so on.Why？Because those who have big houses may often feel lonely and those who have cars may want to walk on the country roads at their free time.In fact，happiness is always around you if you put your heart into it.When you are in trouble at school，your friends will help

27、you；when you study hard at your lessons，your parents are always taking good care of your life and your health；when you get success，your friends will say congratulations to you；when you do something wrong，people around you will help you to correct it.And when you do something good to others，you will

28、feel happy，too.All these are your happiness.If you notice a bit of them，you can see that happiness is always around you.Happiness is not the same as money.It is a feeling of your heart.When you are poor，you can also feel you are very happy，because you have something else that cant be bought with mon

29、ey.When you meet with difficulties，you can say loudly you are very happy，because you have more chances to challenge yourself.So you cannot always say you are poor and poor and you have bad luck.As the saying goes，life is like a revolving(旋转的) door.When it does，it also opens.If you take every chance

30、you get，you can be a happy and lucky person.12Those who have big houses may often feel _.Ahappy Blonely Cfree Dexcited13When you fall down in a PE class，both your teacher and your classmates will _.Alaugh at you Bplay jokes on you Cquarrel with you Dhelp you up14What will your friends say to you whe

31、n you make great progress?AOh，so do I. BCongratulations. CGood luck. DIts just soso.15Which of the following is this passage about?ABad luck. BGood luck. CHappiness. DLife.EHow Can I Fight Laziness? Lazy people will never gain anything in life. However, laziness can be defeated once a few changes ha

32、ve been made in your mind. 16Many people lack sleep constantly, since they stay up too late and get up too early to prepare for work. These people have little motivation once they arrive home. Laziness works hand in hand with a lack of motivation and a tendency to put off things. By adjusting your s

33、leep schedule to provide a few more hours of meaningful rest, you can fight laziness throughout the day. Another way to fight laziness is to change your mind from passive to active. Some people treat their lives as if they were pushed from task to task. Others take a more positive approach, viewing

34、each task as a challenge they must overcome alone. 17Some people fight laziness by removing the temptations(诱惑) that surround them. A television in the living room may provide entertainment, but watching too much TV often contributes to laziness. 18Complete a few tasks and reward yourself with what

35、you enjoy, such as a good dinner or a film. Laziness can also be a lasting problem at home. Couples and children may all have different energy levels, but laziness can be spread if not dealt with immediately. 19Be the first to collect and wash dishes after a meal. Others in the home may eventually f

36、ollow your example and perform their own task. It is difficult to practice laziness when you are surrounded by motivated people. 20Enough exercise and a balanced diet can help you to develop a healthy lifestyle, thus enabling you to have more energy and help lift your spirits. A. To fight family laz

37、iness, set an example. B. Knowing how to fight laziness is important. C. One way to fight laziness is to get enough sleep. D. Finally, taking exercise regularly can help you fight laziness. E. With strong determination, you will be able to achieve your goal. F. Laziness appears when you no longer fe

38、el in charge of your own mind. G. Create a reward system for yourself, just as parents do for a child. 二、语法填空（共10小题；每小题2分，满分20分）The Lantern Festival, which falls on the 15th day of the first Chinese lunar month, 1. _ (mark) the finale of the Spring Festival, and with it, come rich Chinese traditions

39、 and joyful 2. _ (celebrate).At that night, people can see the full moon for 3. _ first time in a year.In Chinese, “yuan” literally means “first” and “xiao” refers to “night”. Therefore, the Lantern Festival has another name 4. _ (call)YuanxiaoFestival.A traditional food also named yuanxiao has deve

40、loped for this occasion. Theyre rice balls with sweet fillings inside. On the day of the festival, people 5. _ (usual) get together with all their family members to have a dinner withyuanxiao, a must-have dish.To Chinese peoples mind, at the beginning of a new year, when there is a bright full moon

41、6. _ (hang) in the sky, there should be thousands of 7. _ (attract) lanterns. They are hung out for people 8. _ (appreciate). Children go out at night carrying paper lanterns, many of 9. _ are animal-shaped. People also go to parks or temples and solve riddles on the lanterns. In modern days, more f

42、antastic lights such as LEDs and lasers (激光灯) have come to decorate the night of the festival, 10. _ addition to the traditional ones.三、短文改错（共10小题；每小题2分，满分20分）DearPeter,I was so pleasing to hear from you and am writing to introduce our school to you. When you enter the school gate, you can see a won

43、derful fountain in front you. On your left is the teaching building, a tallest building in our school. The specially designed art center is on your right, that is very beautiful. Walking on further, and youll find our lab building. Besides it, there lies the sports ground, where we held every sports

44、 meeting. Surrounding with trees, our school provides a comfortable learning environment.Welcome to our school. I believe you will have a nice time here because of our various school activity. The teachers and students here are nicely and friendly. Waiting for your coming.Yours,LiHua和诚2019-2020学年高二英

45、语周练答题卡班级_ 考号_ 姓名_一、阅读理解。（20*3=60）1234567891011121314151617181920二、语法填空。(2*10=20)1. _ 2. _ 3. _ 4. _ 5. _6. _ 7. _ 8. _ 9. _ 10. _三、短文改错（2*10=20）DearPeter,I was so pleasing to hear from you and am writing to introduce our school to you. When you enter the school gate, you can see a wonderful fountain

46、 in front you. On your left is the teaching building, a tallest building in our school. The specially designed art center is on your right, that is very beautiful. Walking on further, and youll find our lab building. Besides it, there lies the sports ground, where we held every sports meeting. Surro

47、unding with trees, our school provides a comfortable learning environment.Welcome to our school. I believe you will have a nice time here because of our various school activity. The teachers and students here are nicely and friendly. Waiting for your coming.Yours,LiHua和诚2019-2020学年高二英语周练参考答案 一、阅读理解(

48、20*3=60) 1-5:BAABD 610 ACBCD 1115 DBDBC 1620 CFGAD A篇1-3 BAA B篇 BDA C篇 CBCDD D篇 BDBC E篇 CFGAD E篇 【语篇概述】懒惰的人不可能做成什么事情, 但是几个思维的改变可以让你战胜懒惰。本文介绍了几种有效战胜懒惰的方法。 1. 【解析】选C。根据下文可知, 许多人缺乏睡眠, 以至于缺乏动力, 没有激情就会懒惰, 就会拖延做事。因此推断对抗懒惰的一个方法是有足够的睡眠, 故选C。 2. 【解析】选F。根据上文可知, 对抗懒惰的另一种方式就是变被动为主动, 一些人对待生活就像被推着往前走, 因此推断当你不再对自己

49、的生活负责时, 懒惰就会产生。故选F。 3. 【解析】选G。根据下文Complete a few tasks and reward yourself with what you enjoy, such as a good dinner or a film. 可知, 完成一些任务就奖励自己, 做一些喜欢的事情, 比如一个好的晚餐或电影。因此推断G项“为自己创造奖励系统, 就像父母为孩子做的”符合语境。故选G。 4. 【解析】选A。根据下文Be the first to collect and wash dishes after a meal. Others in the home may eve

50、ntually follow your example可知, 做第一个在饭后收集并洗碗的人。家里的其他人最终会效仿你的做法, 因此推断A项“为消除家庭的懒惰树立一个榜样”符合语境。故选A。 5. 【解析】选D。根据下文Enough exercise and a balanced diet can help you to develop a healthy lifestyle可知充足的运动和均衡的饮食可以帮助你养成健康的生活方式。因此推断D项“最终定期锻炼可以让你消灭懒惰”符合语境。故选D。 二、语法填空（10*2=20）1. marks 2. celebrations 3. the4. cal

51、led 5. usually 6. hanging 7. attractive 8. to appreciate 9. which 10. in三、短文改错（10*2=20）. so pleasing to hear . pleasingpleased. in front you. front后加of. a tallest building . athe. that is very . thatwhichWalking on further, and . 去掉and或WalkingWalkBesides it . BesidesBeside. where we held . heldholdSurrounding with . SurroundingSurrounded. various school activity. activityactivities. nicely and friendly. nicelynice