新疆哈密市第八中学2019-2020学年高二英语下学期期末考试试题.doc

1、新疆哈密市第八中学2019-2020学年高二英语下学期期末考试试题 (考试时间：120分钟 试卷分值120*1.25=150分)注意事项：1答题前填写好自己的姓名、班级、考号等信息2请将选择题答案正确填写在答题卡上第I卷（选择题) I. 阅读理解（每小题2分, 共20小题, 满分40分）AAmong the many things that Brisbane(布里斯班), Australia, does really well, is the care for kids. Heres a list of places that we think will be suitable for you

2、r kids.Swimming poolsSimple way for happiness: mix kids with water.Of course, this is a choice for the hot summer months.ParksFree outdoor funthats what Brisbanes parks offer kids of all ages. Parks encourage imagination and activity for little people and a place for parents to let them run wild.The

3、 Childrens Art CentreThe Childrens Art Centre has proven very popular with their programs and exhibitions. We love the artistrun workshops and performances (unusually you must pay some money) specially designed for children too.South Bank ParklandsSouth Bank Parklands has everything you need to keep

4、 little ones amused. Take them for a swim at the manmade beach, play on one of the playgrounds by the river.On weekends, go through the arts market or go to a cheap movie at the South Bank cinema.South Bank Parklands often hosts free events and performances too.Roma Street ParklandClose to bus trans

5、port, this inner city parkland is easily accessible(可进入的) and ideal for kids of all ages. Younger kids can take a trip on the Jelly Bean Express, a 1.3 km trackless train ride around the parkland or theres a playground to explore. Free entry and open daily.Skating and climbingWe love the places that

6、 let the kids expend all that youthful energy.Take them roller skating(滑旱冰) or ice skating.Or try rock climbing at a variety of indoor and outdoor places around Brisbane.1. If your kids want to watch performances for free, you can take them to _A. South Bank Parklands B. Roma Street ParklandC. The C

7、hildrens Art Centre D. Parks2. What can we know about Roma Street Parkland?A. It opens only at weekends. B. Only younger kids can visit it.C. We need not buy tickets for a visit. D. You have to walk when visiting it.3. What do kids love best in the Childrens Art Centre in Brisbane _A. Manmade beach

8、B. Some exhibitions C. Arts market D. Cheap moviesBOne day the employees of a large company in St Louis, Missouri returned from their lunch break and were greeted with a sign on the front door. The sign said: Yesterday the person who has been hindering (阻碍) your growth in this company passed away. W

9、e invite you to join the funeral in the room that has been prepared in the gym.At first everyone was sad to hear that one of their colleagues had died, but after a while they started getting curious about who this person might be. The excitement grew as the employees arrived at the gym to pay their

10、last respects. Everyone wondered: Who is this person that was hindering my progress? Well, at least hes no longer here.One by one the employees got closer to the coffin and when they looked inside it they became speechless. They stood over the coffin, shocked and in silence, as if someone had touche

11、d the deepest part of their soul. There was a mirror inside the coffin: Everyone who looked inside it could see himself. There was also a sign next to the mirror that said. There is only one person who can set limits to your growth: it is YOU.You are the only person who can change your life. You are

12、 the only person who can influence your happiness, your realization and your success. You are the only person who can help yourself. Your life does not change when your family changes, when your friends change, when your boss changes, and when your company changes. Your life changes when you change,

13、 when you go beyond your limiting beliefs, when you realize that you are the only one responsible for your life.4. The writers purpose in writing the article is to tell us that . A.our work and life are closely connected with others B. changing our lives is down to us C. the harder we work, the more

14、 successful we will become D. we will have a better future if people do not hinder our development5. People were speechless when they looked inside the coffin because . A. there was nothing but a mirror inside B.their closest colleague lay inside C. what was inside told a great truth D.they could se

15、e their own souls inside6. Who probably wrote the sign on the front door? A. The director in charge of production. B. The company boss. C. A worker who liked to make fun of others. D. A worker who wanted to teach others a lesson.7. What can we conclude from the article? A. The employees got angry af

16、ter the funeral. B. The employees were happy to hear the death of a competitor. C. The employees lives depended on the attitude of their boss. D. The lesson the employees learned would influence them greatly.C In our daily life, we cant predict when accidents will happen. First-aid kits (急救包) are ve

17、ry helpful in so many ways. The things you put in your first-aid kit are also very important. As you can observe, first-aid kits are made with small boxes only. It is because you dont need to use all of your medicines or other necessary things during an accident. First-aid kits are only for relievin

18、g pain while waiting for a physician to arrive. The complete treatment will be provided by the expert. There are so many ways in which first-aid kits can be a great help. In a sports event, it is very important to have first-aid kits beside you. This could help in times of an accident while doing ph

19、ysical sports. No matter how much you take care of yourself no one can predict accidents; they can happen anytime. If you are in an adventure trip or activity, it is very important to carry a first-aid kit with you. In your first-aid kit you should consider the place you want to go and the danger th

20、at could happen ahead. Only bring those medicines that are appropriate for the possible accident that lies ahead. First-aid kits are very important even in your house. It can be helpful during emergencies. The security of your family should be your priority. Sometimes children are being careless bec

21、ause it is in their nature. You need to have pain reliever in your first-aid kit. Here are some ideas that you can use in your first-aid kit in your house. Put in it medicines like for burns, small cuts, insect bites, stomachache and other important things to prepare for the accident that might happ

22、en in your home. You could save the lives of your family if you have first-aid kits in your house.8. First-aid kits are mainly used to . A. relieve pain B. avoid accidents C. protect children D. help save lives9. You should have first-aid kits beside you in a sports event because . A. sports can cau

23、se injury at any time B. sports can cause the most serious injury C. no one takes care of you during a sports event D. you may not be good at sports10. We can infer from the passage that first-aid kits . A. should contain a variety of medicine B. should only contain the necessary medicine C. are not

24、 necessary at home D. can take the place of the expert 11. Who will get the most benefit from first-aid kits at home according to the passage? A. Old people. B. Young children. C. Adults. D. Sick people. D The other day on a cold night. I left my wife and drove from Harrisburg to Lewisburg, a distan

25、ce of about 100 miles. It was rather late. Several times I got stuck behind a slow-moving truck on a narrow road with a solid white line on my left, and I became increasingly impatient.At one point along an open road, I came to a crossing with a traffic light. I was alone on the road by now, but as

26、I drove near the light, it turned red and I made a stop. I looked left, right and behind me. Nothing. Not a car, no suggestion of car lamps, but there I sat, waiting for the light to change, the only human being for at least a mile in any direction. I started wondering why I refused to run the light

27、. I was not afraid of being caught, because there was clearly no policeman around, and there certainly would have been no danger in going through it. Much later that night, the question of why Id stopped for that light came back to me. I think I stopped because its part of a contract（契约）we all have

28、with each other. Its not only the law, but its an agreement we have, and we trust each other to honor it: we dont go through red lights. Trust is our first inclination. Doubting others does not seem to be natural to us. The whole construction of our society depends on mutual（相互的）trust, not distrust.

29、 We do what we say well do; we show up when we say well show up; and we pay when we say well pay. We trust each other in these matters, and were angry or disappointed with the person or organization that breaks the trust we have in them.I am so proud of myself for stopping for the red light that nig

30、ht.12. How does the author feel about the truck driver? A. Pleased. B. Satisfied. C. Sorry. D. Annoyed.13. What can we infer about the author? A. He hates driving at night. B. He desired to cross the red light that night. C. He approves of obeying traffic rules by himself D. He is easy when sufferin

31、g the traffic jam.14. What is the meaning of the underlined word inclination in paragraph 5? A. Tendency. B. Faith. C. Adjustment. D. Guidance.15. What should we do to create a better society according to the author? A. Be polite to others. B. Improve traffic rules. C. Be patient and helpful. D. Tru

32、st each other.七选五: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。 Most college students have their money from their parents, but college is the time for them to begin true responsibility. With the right information at hand and some practice, you can definitely get major financial assistance for college tui

33、tion(学费). 16 The following is the ways you should know about. Play a sport. 17 I know it is obvious to the football player that sports will increase the possibility, but did you know you can get scholarships for less-known sports? Have a try on golf, sailboat and marathon! A senior year spent learni

34、ng and perfecting a new sport can lead to a full ride in college. Do voluntary work. Most nonprofits have good scholarships for their volunteers Try volunteers. Try volunteering in your community or a community chapter of a major organization. 18 It can be best to work for an organization that you a

35、re familiar with or have a childhood history with. 19 Try building a personal connection with someone at a scholarship society. Building a relationship through visits, phone calls, and gifts can make you stand out of the crowd. Remember, these people chose the winners from hundreds of applications a

36、 day and a personal touch can really make a difference!Apply early. It can never be too early to apply for a scholarship. Applying early is another way to stand out of the crowd. You can definitely score a better scholarship earlier with much less competition. 20 Applying early can lead to more appl

37、ications overall, and someone who applies to 100 scholarships against 10 has a much better chance of being awarded!A. Bear in mind.B. Keep in touch. C. It can also be a numbers game. D. Living in a poor community may help you a lot. E. Some of the highest scholarships are given to college athletes.

38、F. A high level of community service will give you a leg up in college. G. Experience has proven that scholarships will be given to those who deserve it. II. 完形填空（每小题1.5分，共20小题，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，并在答题卡上将该项涂黑。One academically excellent young person went to apply for a p

39、osition in an international company. The director 21 him. He asked, “Was it your father who 22 for your education?” The youth answered, “My father 23 when I was one year old. It was my 24 who met the expenses.” The director asked, “Whats her 25 ?” The youth answered, “She has been earning her living

40、 by 26 clothes since my father died of illness.” The director asked again, “Have you ever 27 her wash clothes before?” The youth answered, “ 28 . She wanted me to study and read more books.” The director said, “I have a 29 . When you go back today, go and clean her 30 , and then come back and tell m

41、e your feelings tomorrow morning.” When the youth got home, he 31 to wash his mothers hands. His mother felt 32 at first. Happy but with mixed feelings, she then showed her hands to him. The youth washed his mothers hands 33 . His tears fell 34 he did that. It was the first time he had noticed that

42、his mothers hands were so wrinkled. Next morning, the youth went to the directors 35 . He said, “I cleaned my mothers hands as requested and also finished cleaning all the remaining clothes.” The director asked, “What have you 36 ?” The youth said, “Now I know what 37 is. Without my mother, I would

43、not have finished my studies. By helping my mother, I realize how difficult it is to get something done. Im really grateful to my mother for what she has done.” The director said, “Im 38 to hear that. I want to employ a person who can appreciate the help of others, a person who knows the 39 of other

44、s to get things done, and a person who would not put money as his only goal in life. You are 40 .” 21. A.tested B.instructed C.refused D.interviewed22. A.ran B.sent C.paid D.hoped 23. A.died B.retired C.resigned D.drowned24. A.aunt B.sister C.mother D.grandma25. A.age B.job C.religion D.background26

45、. A.designing B.making C.trading D.washing27. A.let B.seen C.helped D.noticed28. A.Sometimes B.Always C.Seldom D.Never29. A.request B.question C.concern D.method 30. A.face B.hands C.room D.clothes31. A.hoped B.hesitated C.promised D.demanded32. A.warm B.strange C.content D.nervous33. A.slowly B.hap

46、pily C.skilfully D.briefly34. A.if B.as C.until D.before35. A.club B.home C.office D.factory36. A.learned B.informed C.heard D.told 37. A.love B.motivation C.sympathy D.movement 38. A.sorry B.glad C.shocked D.confused39. A.ways B.decision C.sufferings D.determination 40. A.hired B.trusted C.involved

47、 D.respected第II卷（非选择题) III. 语篇填空,在空白处填入适当的内容(1个单词)或括号内单词的正确形式(1-3个单词)（每小题1.5分，共10小题, 满分15分）: Percy Shelley, an English poet, was born on August 4th, 1792. He is 41 (wide) thought of as one of the most important 42 (figure) of the Romantic Movement in English literature. Shelley received early educat

48、ion at home and later, at the age of 12, 43 (admit) to Eton College, which has a long history of more than 500 years, 44 (date) back to the 15th century. Then he attended Oxford University shortly after he turned 18.As 45 romantic poet, some of his poems, like Ode to the West Wind and Ode to A Skyla

49、rk, are among the most famous in English. 46 , in his own time, Shelley was very unpopular for his political and 47 (religion) views. Fortunately, he successively(先后) met Byron and Keats and befriended with them during his tour around Europe after he married Mary Godwin, his second wife, 48 later be

50、came famous as Mary Shelley, the author of the novel Frankenstein. About a month before his 30th birthday, 49 (welcome) his friend Leigh Hunt, Shelley sailed to Leghorn. During the stormy return voyage, his small boat sank and he drowned. It was not until days later 50 his body was washed ashore. 短文

51、改错（每小题1分，共10小题，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。作文中共有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：在缺词处加一个漏子符号（）并在其下面写出该加的词。删除：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。There has a public library in every town in Britain. Anyone can borrow books if he or she wish. In s

52、ome places you may borrow as more books as you need, but in others you are limited in a certain number of books. You may keep the books for several weeks so as you can have enough time to finish it. If the book you want is out, you may ask for it to kept for you. Most public libraries also have a re

53、ading-room, that you can sit at the desk and read the daily newspapers, magazines and the other books. However, you are not permit to take them out.书面表达（满分25分）假如你是李华，由于新冠状病毒严重蔓延，你的美国笔友Sam也不得不在家上网课，他来信说感到焦虑，非常想念自由的学校生活。请你给他回复邮件，邮件内容包括：在这特殊时期如何克服焦虑并保持身心健康，至少3条建议。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：自

54、我隔离：self-isolation; 网络课程：online classes;新冠病毒: corona virus ; COVID-19Dear Sam,哈密市八中2019-2020学年第二学期期末考试答案阅读理解&七选五(共20题, 每小题2分,共40分)ACB; BCBD; AABB; DCAB; GEFBC完型填空(共20题,每小题1.5分,共30分)DCACB; DCDAB; DBABC; AABCA语法填空（共10小题：每小题1.5分，满分15分）41widely42figures43was admitted44dating45a46However 47religious 48wh

55、o 49to welcome 50That短文改错(共10题,每小题1分,共10分)1. have-is 2.wish-wishes 3. more-many 4. in-to 5. as- that 6. it-them 7. add be between to and kept 8.that- where 9.cross out the before other. 10. permitted作文Dear Sam,I am sorry to know that you are having a bad time. Actually, I also have the same feelings

56、. What matters is to learn to control our anxiety and stay optimistic. The following are my suggestions.To begin with, keep connected with your classmates and friends through social media. You will keep informed of what is happening around you by keeping in touch with your friends, classmates and te

57、achers so that you will not feel lonely. Besides, develop one or two hobbies that you can work on at home, such as cooking, gardening, reading or calligraphy. When you are occupied with a full schedule, you will feel fulfilled. We know, to be happy, keep busy. In addition, do exercise regularly and plan your daily schedule wisely. When you are tired from attending online classes, you can do all kinds of indoor exercise that you like. As we know, health is wealth.I hope you will find my suggestions helpful. I believe we will be able to defeat the new coronavirus.Yours,Li Hua