河南省平顶山市鲁山县第一高级中学2019-2020学年高二下学期期中考试英语试卷 WORD版含答案.doc

1、英语试题第二部分：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和D）中，选出最佳选项。A A young man married a young woman from Maliyuwa, a nearby village. They lived with the mans big family-his parents, his brothers, their wives and children. Their family kept an elephant, in which the young woman soon

2、took a great interest. Every day she fed it with fruit and sugar.Three months later the woman went back to her parents home, having quarrelled with her husband. Soon the elephant refused to eat and work. It appeared to be ill and heart-broken. One morning after several weeks ,the animal disappeared

3、from the house. It went to the womans home. On seeing her, the elephant waved its trunk and touched her with it. The young woman was so moved (感动) by the act of the animal that she returned to her husbands home.21. The woman left her new home .A. to visit her own parents in Maliyuwa B. to see if the

4、 elephant would follow herC. because she was angry with her husband D. because she was tired of the large family22. After the young woman left her husbands home, the elephant .A. returned to the forest B. was sad because it missed herC. went to look for a new home D. was sick because nobody fed it23

5、. The young wife went back to her husband because .A. the elephant had come to look for her B. she knew he had sent the animal to herC. her parents persuaded her toD. she missed her new homeB Body language is the “silence language” of every culture. It is important to know the body language of every

6、 country, or we may be misunderstood. In the United States, people greet each other with a handshake in a formal introduction. The handshake must be firm. If the handshake is weak, it is a sign of weakness or unfriendliness. Friends may place a hand on the others arm or shoulder. Some people, usuall

7、y women, greet a friend with a hug. Space is important to Americans. When two people talk to each other, they usually stand about two or a half feet away and at an angle, so they are not facing each other directly. Americans get uncomfortable when a person stands too close. They will move back to ha

8、ve their space. If Americans touch another person by accident, they say “Pardon me” or “Excuse me”. Americans like to look the other person in the eye when they are talking. If you dont do so, it means you are bored, hiding something, or are not interested. But when you stare at someone, it is not p

9、olite. Learning a cultures body language is sometimes confusing. If you dont know what to do, the safest thing to do is to smile. 24. Suppose you are meeting a customer from United States, how will you greet him?A. Greet him with a hug B. Shake his hand firmlyC. Place a hand on his arm D. Stare at h

10、im25. If you stand too close to Americans, they will _.A. face you directly B. move backC. Say “Pardon me” D. stare at you26. Which of the following statements is True according to the text?A. Americans stand side by side when talking with friends. B. Americans show their respect by shaking hands we

11、akly. C. Americans say “Excuse me” to each other when talking. D. Americans like to look the other person in the eye when talking. 27. If you know nothing about a cultures body language, you can _.A. listen carefully with no expression B. hide your opinionsC. smile D. stare at othersCAbout six years

12、 ago, I was sitting on a plane next to a woman who was extremely energetic. I was tired and wanted to take a nap, but she tapped me on the shoulder to introduce herself.Hi, my name is Helga.As we talked, it came up that I had started an organization in high school called R.A.K.E. (Random Acts of Kin

13、dness, Etc.). As I described what we did, Helga got very serious and said to me, There is nothing more important in the world than kindness.I was curious about what she had said, and as the plane took off. she began telling me a story about the last time she had flown.It was three years ago and she

14、was heading back to her hometown because her father had become very ill.Just as the plane was about to leave, her fathers doctor called to inform her that her father had suddenly passed away. For the three-hour plane ride, she sat in stunned(受惊的) silence,.When she arrived at the airport in her homet

15、own, she walked to the nearest bench(长椅),sat down and cried.For two hours, she sat and wept while thousands of people just walked on by.Not a single person stopped and asked if I was OK that day. It was on that day that I realized kindness isnt normal. Helgas words have stuck with me for all these y

16、ears. Im reminded all the time that for many of us, kindness is not usually our default setting (默认设置).We spend so much time worrying about our own problems that we walk by or ignore other people in need of a bit of kindness.So, Ive made it my mission to do my part in making kindness normal.Now, I t

17、ravel to schools all across the US to speak about compassion(同情),empathy(同感),and love.I m proud to share my stories with students, teachers, and parents about our need for character, compassion, and kindness.Providing young people with practical ways to exercise kindness makes my job more satisfying

18、 than any other I can think of.And when I give my talks, I always have my conversation with Helga in the back of my mind.28. We can know from the first four paragraphs that the author_.A. was interested in Helgas story B. was angry to be disturbed by HelgaC. found Helga a very serious personD. was a

19、lways eager to make friends 29. During Helgas trip to her hometown, she_.A. couldnt help but cry on the flightB. blamed the doctor for not calling her earlierC. came to realize the value of kindnessD. received help from passengers beside her30. How did Helga s story influence the author?A. He found

20、a better way to exercise kindness.B. He realized that most people were nice and kind.C. He realized the importance of using stories in speech.D. He began teaching others about kindness and found it rewarding.31. The author wrote this article mainly to_.A. show why kindness isnt normal.B. explain how

21、 he developed his kindness careerC. give advice on how to practice kindnessD. share a touching story about kindness DCooking programmes and classes for children seem to positively influence childrens food preferences and behaviours, according to a recent review. And, although the review didnt look a

22、t longterm effects of such programmes, the findings suggest that such programmes might help children develop longlasting healthy habits.This research comes at a time when childhood obesity(肥胖症) rates have been rising rapidly. More than onethird of adolescents(青少年) in the United States were obese in

23、2012, according to the US Centres for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC). This trend has been caused, at least in part, by a significant decrease in the amount of meals that people consume at home since the 1980s, according to background information in the study. Cooking education programmes, such

24、 as Food Explorers, teach children about new healthy foods and how to prepare them. They also stress the importance of eating five fruits and vegetables every day. A volunteer parent explains a new food to the group, and the kids make something based on the lesson, such as fruit or vegetable salad.

25、Depending on the programme, kids may be sent home with information about healthy foods to bring to their parents, the review explained.The study team reviewed eight other studies that tested different types of cooking education programmes. Children in these classes were between 5 and 12 years old, a

26、ccording to the review. The goal of the study team was to learn more about developing an efficient programme to encourage healthy food choices that last a lifetime. The study found that it is particularly important to expose kids to healthy foods on a number of occasions. This makes them feel comfor

27、table with the new foods, which helps them build healthy habits.The study stressed the importance of getting parents involved in(参与) their childrens eating habits. Parents who are unable to enroll their kids in a cooking class can achieve similar benefits by having their kids help them while they pr

28、epare meals at home. Children are more comfortable at home, which makes them more receptive to new foods because they will make the connection to a positive experience.32. What can we infer from the second paragraph? AChildhood obesity is totally caused by eating habits.BEating out frequently causes

29、 obesity.CChildhood obesity rates have been rising rapidly since 2012.DFood consumption has decreased significantly since the 1980s.33. Which of the following is TRUE according to the study?AParents should let their kids cook independently at home.BChildren who participate in cooking programmes are

30、less likely to become obese.CA greater willingness to try new foods helps build healthy habits. DChildren who take cooking courses are more likely to choose fruits and vegetables as adults.34. Which of the following does this passage belong to?AEducation Systems. BPublic Health Research. CParentchil

31、d Relationship. DScience and Technology. 35. The purpose of the passage is_Ato inform the readers Bto entertain the readersCto discuss with the readers Dto warn the readers第二节：任务型阅读（共5小题；每小题2分，满分10分）根据内容，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。Choosing the right job is probably one of the most important y

32、et the hardest decisions we have to make. One important question that you might ask yourself is: “How do I get a good job？” _36_There are people who can answer an insignificant advertisement in the local paper and land the best job in the world; others write to all sorts of places all over the count

33、ry, and never seem to get a reply at all. Still others believe that the in person, doortodoor approach is by far the best way to get a job; and then there are those who, through no active decision of their own, just seem to be in the right place at the right time. _37_He used to spend a lot of his f

34、ree time down by the sea watching the ships, but never thinking that he might one day sail one of them. One day, on his usual wandering, he heard the captain of the ship complaining he couldnt sail because a crew was sick. Without stopping to think, the lad(少年) offered to take his place. _38_39_If t

35、he lad had gone home to ponder(考虑) his decision for a week, he may have missed his chance. It is one thing to be offered an opportunity; it is another thing to take it and use it well.Sometimes we hear stories about people who break all the rules and still seem to land plum jobs(美差). When you go for

36、 a job interview or fill out an application, you are expected to say nice things about the company to which you are applying. _40_ And within a year this person had become general manager of the company.AThis story also illustrates the importance of seizing an opportunity when it presents itself.BPe

37、ople find jobs in an infinite number of ways.CIts almost impossible to find a good job by answering advertisements in newspapers. DTake for example the young man who wanted to be a sailor.EBut there was one person who landed an excellent job by telling the interviewer all the companys faults.FHe spe

38、nt the rest of his life happily sailing the ships he had always loved.GIt is very important to seize an opportunity when it presents itself.第三部分： 英语知识运用 （共两节，满分45分）第一节 完形填空（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、D)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。A little boy invited his mother to attend his sch

39、ools first teacher-parent meeting. To the little boys _41_, she said she would go. This _42_be the first time that his classmates and teacher _43_ his mother and he felt _44_ of her appearance. Although she was a beautiful woman, there was a severe scar（疤痕）that _45_ nearly the entire right side of h

40、er face. The boy never wanted to _46_ why or how she got the scar.At the meeting, the people were _47_by the kindness and natural beauty of his mother in spite of (不管) the _48_, but the little boy was still embarrassed（尴尬）and _49_himself from everyone. He did, however, get within _50_ of a talk betw

41、een his mother and his teacher.The teacher asked _51_ ,“How did you get the scar on your face?”The mother replied, “ _52_ my son was a baby, he was in a room that caught fire. Everyone was _53_ afraid to go in because the fire was _54_ , so I went in. As I was running toward his bed, I saw a long pi

42、ece of wood coming down and I placed myself over him trying to protect him. I was knocked senseless but luckily, a fireman came in and saved _55_ of us.” She _56_the burned side of her face. “This scar will be _57_, but to this day, I have never _58_what I did.”At this point, the little boy came out

43、 running toward his mother with _59_ in his eyes. He held her in his arms and felt a great sense of the sacrifice（牺牲）that his mother had made for him. He held her hand _60_for the rest of the day.41. A. enjoymentB. disappointmentC. surprise D. excitement42. A. wouldB. couldC. shouldD. must43. A. not

44、icedB. greetedC. acceptedD. met44. A. proudB. ashamedC. happyD. tired45. A. includedB. passedC. coveredD. shaded46. A. talk aboutB. think aboutC. come about D. hear about47. A. impressedB. surprisedC. excited D. comforted48. A. humorB. faceC. bodyD. scar49. A. hidB. protectedC. kept D. stopped50. A.

45、 understandingB. remindingC. hearing D. learning51. A. carefullyB. seriouslyC. nervously D. anxiously52. A. IfB. WhenC. Since D. Because53. A. soB. muchC. quiteD. too54. A. out of controlB. under controlC. in control D. over control55. A. eitherB. neitherC. bothD. all56. A. pointedB. showedC. hit D.

46、 touched57. A. longB. lastingC. beautifulD. ugly58. A. forgotB. recognizedC. considered D. regretted59. A. angerB. tearsC. smileD. failure60. A. actuallyB. slowlyC. tightly D. suddenly第二节（共10小题；每小题1.5分，满分15分） 阅读下面材料，在空白处填入适当的内容或括号内单词的正确形式。 This afternoon a charity sale 61._(hold)on the playground of

47、 our school . 62._(it) purpose was to donate books to children in poor areas. 63._ you bought one book, a new book would be given to a Child in need. All the teachers and students took 64._ active part in this event, and everyone looked pretty happy.It is known to us all 65._ books are the bridge to

48、 knowledge. If children in poor areas can receive a 66._(good) education and gain more knowledge, they will have more chance to 67._ (success) in the future. In this way, these childrens 68. _(life) can be improved.I think the charity sale is 69._ great value and is very meaningful. A little act can

49、 really make a big 70._(different).第四部分：书面表达 （共两节，满分35分）第一节 短文改错 （共10处，每处1分，满分10分）文中共有10处语言错误，每句中最多有两处。每处错误涉及一个单词的增加、删除或修改。增加: 在缺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。When I was in the 6th grade, my parents bought me a c

50、ell phone. I was really exciting to receive the phone. The next weekend, my family went on camping in theEast Lake Park. We enjoy boating on the lake. I used our new phone to play some of my favorite song. I thought it would be brilliant idea to put my phone in a plastic bag to protecting it from wa

51、ter. After getting back, I took the phone in, only to find the bag full of water. I didnt know what to save my phone and I tried laying it out to dry. Unfortunately, it started to rain. What an awfully experience!第二节书面表达 (满分25分）第二节 书面表达（满分25分） 假定你叫李华，是红星中学的学生。你的老师给你介绍一位美国笔友Tom,请用英文给他写一封邮件，介绍你的校园生活。内

52、容必须包括:1.自我介绍(姓名、年龄、学校);2.学习情况(介绍最喜欢的一门科目);3.课余活动(如体育或艺术活动)。注意:1.词数100左右，不允许出现真实的姓名和地名:2.邮件的开头和结尾已经给出，不计入总词数:3.可适当增加细节，以使行文连贯。Dear Tom,Its nice to make friends with you. _ _Im looking forward to your reply.Yours sincerely, Li Hua 英语答案阅读理解21-23 CBA 24-27 BBDC 28-31 ACDB 32-35 BCBA 36-40 BDFAE完形填空41-45

53、BADBC 46-50AADAC 51-55 ABDAC 56-60 DBDBC语法填空61.was held 62.Its 63.If /When 64.an 65.that 66.better 67.succeed 68.lives 69.of 70.difference.短文改错When I was in the 6th grade, my parents bought me a cell phone. I was really to receive the phone. The next weekend, my family went on camping in the East La

54、ke Park. We boating on the lake. I used new phone to play some of my favorite . I thought it would be brilliant idea to put my phone in a plastic bag to it from water. After getting back, I took the phone , only to find the bag full of water. I didnt know to save my phone and I tried laying it out t

55、o dry. Unfortunately, it started to rain. What an experience!书面表达Dear Tom,Its nice to make friends with you. My name is Li Hua, a student from Hongxing High School in China, and I am seventeen years old. Im writing to tell you about my school life.We have lessons from Monday to Friday. The major sub

56、jects are Chinese, math, English and so on. Among these subjects, I like English most. In order to improve it, I often read English stories. After class, there are various kinds of activities such as arts and sports. I often play basketball with my classmates, which makes me happy and healthy.My school life is colourful. What about yours?Im looking forward to your reply.Yours sincerely, Li Hua