河南省郑州市中牟县第一高级中学2019-2020学年高二英语下学期期中试题.doc

1、河南省郑州市中牟县第一高级中学2019-2020学年高二英语下学期期中试题（时间：100分钟，满分：150分）带着信心，细心，耐心做题吧！你是最棒的！第I卷第一部分 听力（共两节，满分30分）略第二部分 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。AThe worlds oceans are some of the most interesting and breathtaking places on the entire planet. A lot of these oceans have w

2、itnessed a variety of disappearances and other mysteries, most of which cannot and have not been explained by modern science. Here are some interesting unsolved sea mysteries of the world.USS ScorpionIn February 1969, the USS Scorpion, an American submarine, departed from Norfolk, Virginia, on its w

3、ay towards the Mediterranean. The crew had almost a decade of experience, and yet the sub disappeared and broke into pieces on the sea floor. There were 99 men aboard the sub, all of whom lost their lives.Baltic Sea SubIn the later half of 2014, a mysterious vessel(大船) was spotted by Swedish citizen

4、s, many of whom described it as a Russian submarine, in the Baltic Sea. The military spent much time in investigating, but found no sign of the mysterious sub. The search was named “the hunt for Reds in October.”Bermeja IslandDuring the 1970s, Bermeja Island served as a bit of a marker for Mexico an

5、d their economic zone. Around 20 years later, the island disappeared without any sign. Along with the island, numerous important documents about major oil reserves also went missing.Gulf of Mexico ShipwreckIn 2001, ExxonMobil was laying pipeline in the Gulf of Mexico when they ran into a shipwreck a

6、round 2,600 feet under the surface. Upon exploring the shipwreck, archaeologists believed it to be a terrible spell, as something would constantly go wrong when they went down to explore.SS Edmund FitzgeraldLake Superior is so large that it behaves like an inland ocean, including terrific storms. In

7、 November 1975, one such storm struck the vessel（船，舰，血管）SS Edmund Fitzgerald, which was headed to Detroit. The Fitzgerald disappeared after communications were lost. A week later, a sonar(声呐) ship found the vessel 500 feet under the water. Not one body was found, though.21. Why does the author think

8、 of USS Scorpion as a mystery? A. Because 99 men died aboard the sub. B. Because it lost its way towards the Mediterranean. C. Because the sub still sank even with experienced crew. D. Because there is no information of the unknown sub. 22. What do Baltic Sea Sub and Gulf of Mexico Shipwreck have in

9、 common? A. Both the names of the vessels are unknown. B. Both are highly put on a bad spell. C. Both are found on the beaches. D. Bothe are said to be Russian vessels.23. Which mystery is different from the others? A. SS Edmund Fitzgerald B. Bermeja Island C. Gulf of Mexico Shipwreck D. USS Scorpio

10、nBAt first, Michael Surrell didnt see the black smoke or flames shooting from the windows of his neighbors home. He and his wife had just parked the car when they got a call from one of his daughters: “The house next door is on fire!” He went to investigate. “The babys still in!” one of the women cr

11、ied. Though the fire department had been called, Surrell, aged 64, immediately ran inside. “The baby” was 8-year-old Tiara Roberts, the womans granddaughter. The thick smoke burned his eyes, and made it impossible to breathe. The conditions would have been harmful to anyone, but for Surrell, who has

12、 a lung disease, they were life-threatening.After a few minutes in the smoke-filled house, he ran outside to catch his breath. “Where is Tiara?” he asked desperately.“The second floor.” her aunt shouted back. Taking a deep breath, he went in a second time. Still unable to see, Surrell fell to his kn

13、ees on the hot wood floor, feeling around for any sign of the girl. Finally, he got Tiara who wasnt breathing. He fought through the smoke and ran blindly into the blackness. The next thing he knew, he was at the front door, then outside. Surrell put Tiara down and started CPR. Soon Tiara opened her

14、 eyes and took a breath on her own. Their eyes met. Surrell hugged her tight and said, “Uncles got you.” Soon after, his throat closed off. Surrell woke up in the hospital a couple of days later, having suffered severe burns to his windpipe and the upper portion of his lungs. As a result, he took ex

15、tra medication that helped open his airways. “Its a small price to pay,” he said. “Id do it again in no time and wont give it a second thought.”24. When did Surrell first know his nergbors home was on fire?A. When he parked his car.B. when his daughter phoned him. C. When he heard people calling for

16、 help. D. When he saw the smoke.25. Why did the author say the conditions were deadly to Surrell?A. Because the smoke was too thick. B. Because the smoke burned his eye.C. Because the building would fall apart.D. Because Surrell had a lung disease. 26. What does the author think of Surrell?A. enthus

17、iastic B. aged C. energetic D. brave 27. Whats the best title of the passage?A. A big fire in the neighborhood.B. A baby stuck in the burning building. C. A man risking his life to save a girl.D. An unexpected accident.CJo Cameron, a 71-year-old Scottish woman, has never needed to take painkillers a

18、fter seeing the dentist and can eat spicy chilies without any discomfort.She thought little of it until she sought treatment for an ankle problem at the age of 65. Doctors were astonished to find that she experienced no pain despite severe worsening in her ankle. A year later, she said she felt no p

19、ain after experiencing whats typically a very painful operation on her hand for osteoarthritis(关节炎). She doesnt take any medication and is fit and active, with no medical conditions apart from arthritis.Her doctors decided to analyze whether her lack of pain sensitivity was due to genetics and found

20、 it was caused by a mutation(突变) in a previously unidentified gene. Researchers found Cameron had two obvious mutations in her genetic makeup, one in the FAAH gene and another in what the scientists dubbed (复制)FAAH-OUT, which has been little studied by scientists.In a case study published Thursday,

21、researchers explained the discovery could help guide new treatments for a range of conditions, from post-operative pain to anxiety. The study said that Camerons mother and daughter appear to perceive pain normally. However, her late father had little need for painkillers, and her son reported having

22、 some degree of pain insensitivity, but not to the same extent as her. Now that we are uncovering how this newly identified gene works, we hope to make further progress on new treatment targets, Cox said. We need to learn from people who are suffering from pain but also those who are less sensitive

23、to pain, said Keogh, who is also the director at the universitys center for pain research.The implications of these findings are of great value, said Dr. Devjit Srivastava, who diagnosed Cameron.One out of two patients after surgery today still experiences severe pain, despite all advances in painki

24、ller medications, he added.The findings point towards a novel painkiller discovery that could potentially offer post-surgical pain relief and also accelerate wound healing. We hope this could help the 330 million patients who have surgery globally every year. 28. How did Cameron find she was lack of

25、 pain sensitivity?A. By seeing a dentist B. By eating chilies C. By seeking treatment D. By taking painkillers 29. What does the underlined world mean?A. understand B. feel C. know D. see 30. What can we conclude from what Keogh said? A. They are uncovering the secrets of mutation. B. They have made

26、 great progress in this gene. C. Their study merely focuses on the treatment targets D. More than one person is less sensitive to pain.31. From the view point of Dr. Devjit Srivastava , we can know_. A. The findings have discovered a new painkiller. B. Patients who have operations no longer suffer p

27、ain. C. The findings may be important to discover a new way to relieve pain. D. Most patients after surgery today still suffer great pain.DThe summer is so hot and sticky, why would we want to sweat even more by exercising? Or is it just me who thinks like that? Sweat and clothes sticking to our bod

28、ies as we move make exercise seem rather uncomfortable. What can be done to fix it? Researchers at MIT have come up with a solution. Theyve developed a workout suit with flaps that open as the wearer begins sweating. As the person cools off, the flaps shrink until they assume their original position

29、. Sounds cool, sounds practical. These flaps are lined with live, microbial (微生物的)cells. These cells can detect when the body is heating up too much, and in response, expand. Its just as if they were working within any other organism, recognizing patterns of heating and cooling, then responding appr

30、opriately to maintain body temperature. It seems kind of strange to have living cells (that arent your own) on you, right? Not to fear, these cells have been believed safe. Plus, theres a material in the suit that helps the flaps/cells hover ever so slightly above the exercisers skin. The flaps star

31、t opening as soon as people start feeling warm and sweaty, and the bit of space between the suit and the skin helps develop that feeling of cool and refreshing air as they move. For more information about flaps, click here. According to G, researchers have also been working to apply this technology

32、to running shoes as well. Moisture-responsive workout clothing has the potential to revolutionize sport fashion industry. People can stay drier, cooler and fresher at the end of the workout, which sounds better than leaving the gym with a trail of sweat and a red face. Its possible that the comfort

33、of these suits can make people enjoy exercising more and exercise with more intensity. 32. Whats the purpose of the first paragraph? A. To introduce the topic. B. To show his dislike of summer. C. To give an example. D. To tell of his dream.33. What cant be learned from the passage? A. When a person

34、 doesnt sweat, the flaps will come to its original position. B. When a person sweats, the flaps will expand. C. The flaps themselves can float slightly around the exercisers skin. D. The flaps are essential to cooling exercisers down. 34. Whats mainly talked about in the last paragraph?A. The effici

35、ency of the technology.B. The influence of the technology.C. Different reviews on the technology. D. Authors attitude to the technology.35. Where does the essay come from?A. Magazine B. Newspaper C. Brochure D. Website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。An obstacle usually

36、 refers to a difficulty or problem that prevents you from achieving something. Whether it was in your past, or youre presently facing an obstacle, we all have to deal with it. Some people avoid obstacles or deny their existence. Others let obstacles control them, and they feel defeated. Your attitud

37、e towards obstacles will define the outcome of whether you rise from the challenge, or remain stuck in it. _36_Obstacles give you purposeSometimes obstacles can reset your goals. You might have always had a particular way of doing things, or wanted to pursue certain goals; but when youre faced with

38、setbacks or difficulties, youre forced to re-think, and re-examine your path._37_. Or, you may concentrate on something that you otherwise wouldnt have if not for the particular setback. By having to overcome an obstacle, youll be fulfilling a purpose, rather than just going through the motions.Obst

39、acles Prepare You for the Unexpected_38_. Even though obstacles can bring out many negative emotions in us, such as frustration, anger, or sadness, its important to realize that they dont stop you from reaching our intended goals. Instead, they, in a way, give you time to stop and think if perhaps t

40、here is a new and better path to take and what you can prepare for what will happen along the way. _39_Obstacles whether you like them or not are unavoidable. Life will never stop throwing you new obstacles. So, the best thing to do is know how to better see and deal with these obstacles, and transf

41、orm them into opportunities for self improvement. The more youre able to see obstacles as being an advantage to your life, the better youll be at managing them. _40_. It will make you constantly change and adapt to new situations, allowing you to grow into a better version of yourself. A. Your obsta

42、cle may throw you off track for a bit.B. Obstacles shift your perspective.C. You may end up focusing on something new and exciting.D. Here are some more great things to love about obstacles.E. Obstacles make you enjoy a challenge.F. Accepting obstacles will benefit you a lot.G. Obstacles serve as gu

43、ides for where to go next.第三部分 英语语言知识运用（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和D）中，选出可以填入空白处的最佳选项。Haze Mabry has been working as a cleaner at Pike County Elementary School for 13 years. Students and teachers this school decided to do something extra special last week to 41

44、 _ Mabry, or Mr. Haze as hes known at the school, for his 80th 42 .Reading teacher Lori Gilreath who has worked with Mabry for 10 years said they 43 the celebration for weeks and that keeping the plans 44 was a challenge since Mabry works from 6:30 a.m. to 5:30 p.m. They 45 a birthday throne for him

45、 on the schools stage and lined the walls 46 photos of Mabry with the kids and other decorations with the 47 80 years loved, 80 years blessed. The students also 48 80 reasons why they loved Mr. Haze. On the day before the 49 , they turned Gilreaths classroom into a secret art center to finish the 50

46、 . Mabry said he 51 them moving some tables around in the lunchroom, but he didnt give it much 52 . Next morning, they led Mabry on a parade through the school and the more than 750 students, 53 and staff members lined the halls, shouting 54 Mr. Haze! Mr. Haze!It really surprises me and I feel 55 .

47、All little kids are giving me cards, 56 and hugging me. Its 57 else, you know, Mabry said. Its a/an 58 experience.Aged 80, Mabry said he likes to keep a busy 59 and loves the kids. 60 Im able to work, he said, I think Ill work.41. A. surpriseB. exciteC. frightenD. shock42. A. eventB. festivalC. birt

48、hdayD. workday43. A. came onB. called onC. reflected onD. worked on 44. A. specialB. practicalC. secretD. necessary 45. A. madeB. indicatedC. expectedD. grasped46. A. withB. onC. forD. under47. A. markB. themeC. conceptD. content48. A. answeredB. developedC. listedD. confirmed49. A. competitionB. gr

49、aduationC. celebrationD. tradition50. A. agendaB. preparationsC. principleD. dream51. A. noticedB. observedC. ignoredD. admitted52. A. optionB. ideaC. opinionD. thought53. A. teachersB. visitorsC. managersD. parents54. A. amazinglyB. positivelyC. cheerfullyD. sadly55. A. touchedB. interestedC. relax

50、edD. convinced 56. A. running outB. running intoC. running afterD. running up57. A. anythingB. nothingC. somethingD. everything58. A. recognizableB. unforgettableC. respectableD. admirable59. A. coincidenceB. commitmentC. scheduleD. recovery60. A. As long asB. As forC. As far asD. As to 第II卷第三部分 英语知

51、识运用（共两节， 满分45分）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（1个单词）或括号内单词的正确形式。Its now been over two decades since scientists in Scotland successfully cloned a sheep and named the newborn Dolly. In the years since, the technology that powers cloning _61_ (advance) slowly but steadily.Recently, scientis

52、ts in China have cloned two bouncing baby monkeys, theoretically_62_(open) the door for the cloning of humans. _63_, the researchers stressed that they have no intention of cloning humans. They think that the general public and the government will not allow the extension of _64_ (apply) of these met

53、hods from non-human primates to humans. Instead, the ultimate goal is to create cloned monkeys that can be used to test new treatments for diseases 65 (associate) with human genes. The research is greatly _66_ (benefit) to the medical development.The monkeys, both female, are named Zhong Zhong and H

54、ua Hua, from the word “Zhonghua”, _67_ name related to Chinese culture. They were produced using some of the very cloning techniques _68_ created Dolly 22 years ago. The researchers plan to continue improving the technique _69_ (call) somatic cell nuclear transfer to increase the efficiency of cloni

55、ng. The same technique has been used to clone 23 different mammal _70_ (species) so far, including sheep, mice, cattle, pigs, cats and dogs.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，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：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

56、斜线（）划掉。修改：在错的词下面画一横线，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。Yesterday, after school was over, Yuhai and Liufei were heading home by bikes, talking and laughing happily. An accident occurs to the two students on their way home. Seen a passing bus, they started to chase one, thin

57、king it was great fun. Unfortunate, the bus stopped the moment the traffic light turned red. The two students were very close to the bus that they were not able to stop bikes on time. As result, they were knocked off the bikes, one with his left arm broken and the other with his leg hurting. Therefo

58、re, its important to keep in mind that although roads are countless, but safety is foremost.第二节 书面表达（满分25分）假如你是李华，一周前在某实体商店买了一件运动衫，洗了之后，严重掉色，并且缩水。去店铺和店员交涉，店员态度恶劣。请就此事给该店总经理写一封投诉邮件。内容包括：1.投诉原因。 2.你的要求。注意：1.词数110左右；2.可适当增加细节，以使行文连贯。【参考答案】1-5AACCC6-10CBBCB11-15ACABA16-20ABBCA21-23 CAB 24-27 BDDC 28-31C

59、BDC32-35 ACBD 36-40 DCGBF41-45 ACDCA 46-50 ABCCB 51-55 ADACA 56-60 DCBCA61. has advanced 62. opening 63. However 64. application 65. associated 66. beneficial 67.a 68. that 69. called 70. species短文改错71. bikes 改为 bike 72. occurs改为occurred 73.Seen 改为Seeing 74. one改为it 75. Unfortunate 改为Unfortunately 7

60、6.very 改为 so 77. on 改为in 78.As result中加a 79. hurting 改为hurt 80. 去掉although 或but 书面表达Dear manager, I am writing to express my dissatisfaction with the blue sweater, which I purchased in your store last week. On washing it for the first time, I found that it shrank so heavily and faded so badly that i

61、t is not possible for me to wear it. When I attempted to return the sweater to the store, the cashier said that the store was unable to replace it or offer me a refund but asked me to give up my requirement. As the sweater clearly does not function as it should and therefore does not meet the legal standards of product quality, I am writing to you to ask for a full refund of the retail price.I am looking forward to hearing from your response to this matter within the next two weeks. Yours truly, Li Hua