2019-2020学年高二英语下学期期中试题（无答案） (II).docVIP

2019-2020学年高二英语下学期期中试题（无答案） (II)考试时间：120分钟 满分：150分 xx4第一部分：听力（共两节，满分30分）做题时，先将答案划在试卷上。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l.5分，满分7.5分）听下面五段对话。每段对话后有一小题，从题中所给的A、B、C三个选项中选出最佳选项，并在答题卡上将该项涂黑。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。1. Who does the man want to talk with?A. Tami.B. Dr. Maxwell.C. Ally Simpson.2. What will the woman probably do?A. Stay at home for lunch.B. Make a phone call to the airline.C. Leave for the airport before lunch.3. What does the man think of the book hes reading now?A. Enjoyable.B. Interesting.C. Relaxing.4. When does the man hope to see the woman?A. This afternoon.B. Tomorrow afternoon.C. Tomorrow night.5. What did the man mean when he said No?A. He didnt put any sugar in the coffee.B. He added some natural flavors instead.C. He didnt think the coffee tasted delicious.第二节（共15小题；每小题1.5分，满分22.5分）听下面5段对话或独白。每段对话或独白后有几个小题，从题中所给的A、B、C三个选项中选出最佳选项，并在答题卡上将该项涂黑。听每段对话或独白前，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至7题。6. Why is the woman upset?A. Some guests will be late.B. Her order hasnt been ready yetC. The man has forgotten her order.7. When will the wedding start?A. At 10:00 a. m.B. At 10:30 a. m.C. At 12:00 a. m.听第7段材料，回答第8至9题。8. How does Randall go to school?A. On foot.B. By car.C. By school bus.9. Where does Randall prefer to have lunch?A. In the lunchroom.B. In the cafeteria.C In the classroom.听第8段材料，回答第10至12题。10. What is the purpose of the womans visit?A. Visiting her friend.B. Attending a meeting.C. Taking a tour.11. Where will the woman stay during her visit?A. In the university.B. At her friends home.C. At a hotel.12. Where is this conversation most probably taking place?A. At the customs.B. At the university.C. At the teaching forum.听第9段材料，回答第13至16题。13. What is the possible relationship between the two speakers?A. New roommates.B. Teacher and student.C. Close friends.14. Where is Nancy probably living now?A. In Scotland.B. In France.C. In America.15. What do we know about Nancys father?A. He travels a lot.B. He has a big pany.C. He was born in England.16. What does Nancys mother do?A. She is a world traveler.B. She is a college professor.C. She is a full-time housewife.听第10段材料，回答第17至20题。17. What is the weather probably like?A. Rainy.B. Dry.C. Hot.18. Where did Matt begin his journey?A. In England.B. In California.C. In Hawaii.19. How many hours was Matts longest flight?A. 16 hours.B. 16.5 hours.C. 25 hours.20. What do we know about Matt?A. He is studying at MIT.B. He is a professional pilot.C. He enjoyed flying in his childhood. 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A、B、C、D四个选项中，选出最佳选项。 Ophelia and the Marvelous Boy by Karen Foxlee Type: Fantasy When Ophelia moves to a strange city where it never stops snowing, she discovers a boy locked away for 75 years in a museum. She must help the boy before the Snow Queen freezes the world. Along the way, Ophelia learns how to believe in things she cannot see.Targeted readers: People who like fairy tales would enjoy this book.A Hundred Horses by Sarah Lean Type: Mystery The wooden horse that Nell brings along during her visits to aunt and cousins is stolen by a girl named Angel. As Nell finds out Angels true identity, a bond grows between them and a group of 99 horses. Word has it that the l00th horse is magical. But where is it? Nell doesnt know, but Angel might know.Targeted readers: Kids who like animals and nature will be sure to find this book exciting. How to Catch a Bogle by Catherine Jinks Type: Fantasy Birdie is an orphan who is good at trapping monsters with her singing voice. She is the only goblin(小精灵) hunter in the world. When kids go missing, its up to her to figure out why. Targeted readers: Anyone who is looking for monsters will take great pleasure in this book. I Even Funnier. A Middle School Story by James Patterson and Chris Grabenstein Type: Fiction After a car accident, Jamie loses his family, so he moves in with his aunt, uncle and his cousin Stevie, whose basic aim is to trick Jamie. But Jamie keeps having a positive attitude and running after his goals. He has been recently honored the Funniest Kid ic of New York State. Targeted readers: This book would be great for anyone who is fond of humorous books.21. Which writer tells a story about a girl saving a boy?A. Karen Foxlee. B. Sarah Lean. C. Catherine Jinks. D. James Patterson and Chris Grabenstein.22. Nature lovers may take interest in _. A. Ophelia and the Marvelous Boy B. A Hundred Horses C. How to Catch a Bogle D. I Even, Funnier: A Middle School Story23. Who goes through life challenges without losing heart? . A. Ophelia. B. Nell. . C. Birdie. D. Jamie.24. In which section of a newspaper can we probably find this passage? A. Fashion. B. Local news. C. Literature. D. Business.BOn Sunday 23 April, more than 30, 000 people attended the xx London Marathon, running 26.2 miles (42.2 kilometers) around the city centre.The London Marathon has taken place every year since 1981. At the first one just 6,225 people pleted the course, and since then it has grown into one of the biggest sporting events in the world. It is one of the World Marathon Majors, which is a petition made up of six global marathon events. The overall male and female winners receive $ 1 million in prize money between them. There are eleven people who have run every London Marathon since it beganthey call themselves the Ever Presents.This year, the winners of the London Marathon were surprisingly both from Kenya Daniel Wanjiru, who finished in 2 hours and 5 minutes, and Mary Keitany, whose time was 2 hours and 17 minutes.However, most marathon runners are not professional athletes. They are amateurs who have trained for months to raise money for charity or just as a personal challenge. For example, Tom Harrison took three days just to reach the runs halfway point, as he is crawling the course on his hands and knees dressed as a gorilla (大猩猩), trying to raise money and attention for the charity The Gorilla Organization.Matthew Rees was another runner to encourage people, as he stopped just before the finish line to help David Wyeth run the last 200m. They did not know each other before, but Matthew saw that David was exhausted and possibly close to collapsing, and wanted to help him finish.Every year there are lots of touching stories like this from the London Marathon, and it is a huge achievement even to run the 26.2 miles!25. What do we know about London Marathon from the text?A. It has been held continuously for 37 years.B. Most of its runners are professional athletes.C. Each winner can receive $ 1 million in prize money.D. Its the most influential sporting event in the world26. What makes the winners of London Marathon in xx special?A. Their nationality.B. Their speedC. Their prize money.D. Their purpose.27. Why does the author mention the story of Tom Harrison?A. To tell us petitors can help each other.B. To prove some amateurs are not good runners.C. To indicate participation matters more than success.D. To show the sports event means charity for some people.28. What is the best title for the text?A. The London MarathonB. Impressive Marathon RunnersC. Touching Stories behind MarathonD. The History of the London MarathonCOne of my all-time favorite holiday destinations is the Gold Coast. With its beautiful beaches, mountain hinterland and theme parks, the variety from one location to another is fantastic! And its also important that its like a playground for my children.The Gold Coast certainly offers something for every member of our family. We all love heading down to the beach for an early morning swim or surf. The beaches feature some of the softest golden sand and pumping waves, making them ideal for surfing. Safety is important, especially when Im out with the kids, and I feel better knowing that lifeguards are continually on patrol (巡逻). The long coast also offers the perfect setting for a leisurely walk at sunseta favorite activity of mine.Then, of course, theres the bargain-hunting in the citys center. For shopping-goers, there are amazing shopping centers, boutiques and the usual chain stores. I always pick up loads of goodies at Pacific Fair.The Gold Coast is very popular for its theme parks Sea World, Warner Bros Movie World and Dream World. The seal and dolphin presentations at Sea World keep both children and adults on the edge of their seats as the sea creatures go through a series of plicated jumps, flips and rolls. Its great entertainment and an educational window to the underwater world for the kids. Our kids also enjoy meeting the characters at Movie World and watching how real movies are made.Night-time is equally fun, as we usually set off to find the best local restaurants and cafes. The mix of cultures and influences has given the Gold Coast a wide variety of choices, including modern Australian, Italian, Asian and seafood, although sometimes nothing beats fish and chips!A visit to the Gold Coast in the Sunshine State is really worthwhile and fun.29. Why does the author consider the Gold Coast as her ideal holiday destination?A. There are a lot of shopping centers.B. The whole family can have fun there.C Its a safe and interesting place for kids.D. The author can walk leisurely along the coast.30. What does the underlined word “boutiques” probably mean?A. Theme parks.B. Beautiful parks.C. Small shops.D. Local restaurants.31. What does Paragraph 4 mainly talk about?A. What the theme parks offer.B. How popular the Gold Coast is.C. Why kids love theme parks so much.D. What people can do in the Gold Coast.32. What makes night-time in the Gold Coast attractive for tourists?A. The presentations.B. The entertainments.C. The shopping centers.D. Various choices of food.DMany scholarships require that you write an essay in order to be considered for the prize money. However, if you are the sort of person that has a headache whenever you have to plete a writing assignment, this may not be the best news. Luckily for you, there is no reason to fear the scholarship essay. The following tips could help you conquer this not-so-easy aspect of the scholarship application process. You should always outline your essays. This does not just apply to the scholarship essays, either. An outline helps lend focus to your thoughts and helps you create a picture of the whole that the essay will bee. Judges cannot stand when your writing is loose, lacks coherence (连贯性) or when you fail to connect your main points together. They want to see that you can support your argument well with clear and brief examples and that these examples do, in fact, relate to the topic at hand. If you have a choice in the topic you get to write about, always try to select something you are personally interested in. Dont write what you think the judges want to hear. This will only amount in an essay that reads like someone elses, which is not a great way to make yourself stand out. If you feel bored with the topic, then your essay will be boring as well. Make sure your idea follows a clear and a logical path. This means they are connected well and the transitions (过渡) easily flow from one idea to the next. Likewise, try to stay away from the obvious or the sad story. Yes, college will be a life-changing experience, but can you think of an interesting reason why this is so? And yes, it is terrible that you lost a family member at a young age, but what does it have to do with winning this scholarship? Judges can smell sad stories from a mile away, so only pull at the heartstrings if you have a proper reason for doing so.33. Why is an outline necessary for writing a scholarship essay?A. To focus on the details of the essay. B. To think more about the scholarship. C. To support the arguments very well. D. To make a picture of the whole essay.34. What does the author advise on writing a scholarship essay? A. Selecting a topic the judges like. B. Presenting the ideas in a logic way. C. Adding some obvious and sad stories. D. Telling experiences of losing someone.35. Who are the intended readers of the passage? A. Essay readers. B. Judges in colleges. C. College students. D. pany leaders.第二节 (共5小题；每小题2分，满分10分)根据短文内容，从短文后的七个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。Improve your memory Some people often plain about their poor memory. Actually there are several ways to keep your memory sharp. This article will show you some simple tips. 36 .When you say these things, you begin to plant the thought in your mind and it may bee true. Tell yourself you can remember anything as long as you put your mind to the task. You will see an improvement in your memory. 37 . lf you have trouble remembering phone numbers or other blocks of numbers, it can be really helpful to try this method. If you remember them in smaller groups, like two or three digits(数字)，it will also be much easier to remember the number. Be sure to see a doctor if you really are losing your memory. A poor memory can be a sign that you are in low spirits. 38 Playing games also helps improve your memory. Any type of games that involves remembering things is wonderful. 39 .Try and remember it when you have nothing better to do. A useful tip for anyone interested in games is to often work on solving word puzzles and similar types of games. 40 .Not only will your memory probably improve, you will also have a great deal of fun. A. Take a right attitude. B. Remember numbers in small groups. C. Stop telling yourself you have a weak memory. D. If you dont know your condition, you wont go to hospital. E. If you dont like games, you can go over a list of to-do things. F. If so, treating it could be the key to getting your memory back. G. Such games use the same skills needed to remember facts and help keep the mind sharp.第三部分 英语知识运用（共三节，满分50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，并在答题卡上将该项涂黑。Mothers Day, xx was an unforgettable one for me. Being a mother of three kids, I was 41 a Mothers Day to remember. That morning, I got up early and left for 42 , since I was the math teacher in the same school with my boys. The boys and I were going 43 as usual, so I expected the time Id have with the three of them surrounding me during break. I entered the office after my class, 44 the crowd for their faces. I didnt find the boys, but wasnt too worried 45 their classes often ran late. I found a row with plenty of room for all four of us, 46 seats for my handsome young men.The longer I sat there, the more 47 and angry I got. How could they 48 their mother on this of all days? I couldnt 49 my work, only on how Id been wronged. 50 the time the last morning class ended, I could hardly wait to get home and give them a piece of my mind. Arriving home, I noticed a pile of roses on the ground. I looked closer and saw the roses were the 51 of a track made from fresh flowers, which led to our room. As I 52 the flowers, the door got opened and three 53 faces greeted me. They let me see what theyd been working on all 54 .The words were 55 the entire floor, “Happy Mothers Day, We Love You. ” They were placed with 56 . The space was 57 with sweet of roses and other flowers. Theyd asked for a(an) 58 and worked all morning, gathering fresh flowers and arranging them into surprise message. I immediately realized Id been much too hurried in my 59 of the situation. While I had been feeling unloved, theyd spent their time writing a 60 to show how much they really cared. 41. A. allowingB. realizingC. expectingD. declaring42. A. churchB. schoolC. hospitalD. factory43. A. actuallyB. pletelyC. separatelyD. sincerely44. A. searchingB. leavingC. callingD. asking45. A. onceB. thoughC. untilD. because46. A. changingB. choosingC. markingD. saving47. A. confidentB. absurdC. hurtD. calm48. A. cheatB. uniteC. ignoreD. frighten49. A. throw awayB. focus onC. cut downD. figure out50. A. UponB. ForC. InD. By51. A. introductionB. requirementC. closingD. beginning52. A. selectedB. followedC. smelledD. picked53. A. shoutingB. flyingC. smilingD. running54. A. dayB. nightC. morningD. afternoon55. A. wanderingB. coveringC. transformingD. replacing56. A. flowersB. booksC. hardshipsD. efforts57. A. fullB. filledC. emptyD. magic58. A. scoreB. exceptionC. leaveD. account59. A. changeB. explanationC. improvementD. judgment60. A. wordB. messageC. letterD. promise第卷第二节（共10小题；每小题1分，满分10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。Nowadays, an increasing number of people around the world are learning Chinese. Last month, I 61 (receive) an email from my cousin Jack in Canada. He said he was enthusiastic 62 Chinese, and asked me to find him some books which were intended for Chinese 63 (begin). I was very pleased to do such a favor. So I went from one bookstore to another, 64 (hope) to find something 65 (suit) for him. Finally, I selected a set of Chinese 66 (textbook) among a variety of similar ones. Then I went to a post office to have them 67 (send) by air without delay. Several days later, I got Jacks