山西省怀仁市重点中学2019_2020学年高二英语上学期期末考试试题.docx

山西省怀仁市重点中学2019-2020学年高二英语上学期期末考试试题注意：本试卷分第一卷（选择题）和第二卷（非选择题）两部分，共150分，考试时间120分钟。第I卷（选择题）第一部分 听力（共20题，每小题1.5分，满分30分）第一节：（共5小题，每小题1.5分，满分7.5分） 听下面5段对话。每段对话后有一个小题，从题中所给的A、B、C三个选项中选出最佳选项，并标在试卷的相应位置。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.Where does the conversation most probably take place?AAt a hotel. BIn an office. COn the phone.2.Why didnt the man visit the Great Wall?AHe was ill. BHe had no time. C. He didnt know the way to it.3.Whats the woman going to do?A. Shes going to gain some weight. B. Shes going to lose some weight.C. Shes going to put on some weight.4. What wont the woman do for her mothers birthday?ABuy a cake. BDo the cooking. C. She will have a day off.5. What happens to the man?A. He is chosen to be the best student in the class. B. He wins the first place in the final exam. C. He wins the first in the l00-metre run.第二节（共15小题；每小题15分，满分225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，并标在试卷的相应位置。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8题。6.When are they going to meet?A Wednesday morning. BFriday. CWednesday evening.7.What most probably is the woman?A. She is a film star. B. She is a musician. C. She is a football player.8. What are they going to do?A. They are going to see a film. B. They are going to have dinner together. C. They are going to enjoy a concert.听第7段材料，回答第9至11题。9. When will the party take place?A. On May 2nd. B. On May 3rd. C. On May 4th.10. What will take place at the party?A. Some famous singers will sing some songs.B. Some students will attend the speech contest. C. Some writers and actors will come.11. Who organizes the party?A. The Students Union. B. Some writers and actors. C. Some teachers.听第8段材料，回答第12至14题。12. What is the woman doing?A. She is warning the man to drive slowly and carefully.B. She is talking with the man about her driving experience.C. She is learning to drive.13. Whats the result of the dialogue?A. The policeman will punish David. B. Nobody sees him, so he drives away.C. He stops in front of the traffic lights.14. Where does the dialogue take place?A. In a park. B. In a shop. C. In the street听第9段材料，回答第15至17题。15.Whatdoesthewomanlikedoing?A.Goingtothefolkconcert. B.Goingtothetheatre. C.Goingtothecinema.16.WhatdoesSamlikedoing?A.Traveling. B.Watchingfootball. C.Swimming.17.Whatwillthespeakersdotomorrow? A.Theyaregoingtowatchfootballgames. B.Theyaregoingtohaveachatagain.C.Theyaregoingtoanexhibition.听第10段材料，回答第18至20题。18.HowoftendidMr.Greywalkfromthestationtohisoffice?A.Never. B.Seldom. C. Always19.Whydidhewalkfromthestationtohisoffice?A.Tosavemoney. B.Tobuysomethingnecessary. C.Tohavesomeexercise. 20.Whichofthefollowingstatementsmaybetrue?A.ThestrangeronceaskedMr.Greyformoney. B.ThestrangerandMr.Greykneweachotherverywell.C.ThestrangerwasgoingtogiveMr.Greyhismoneyback.第二部分：阅读理解（共两节，满分60分）第一节 （共15小题，每小题3分，满分45分）阅读下列短文，从每题所给的四个选项A，B，C，D中，选出最佳选项。Family Photo Competition: The Winners!Adult winner: Anna Marriage, 42, from HertfordshireThis is just one photograph from a huge collection I have of my four children growing up. It was taken with a camera fastened to my husbands chest. I think it conveys all the joy and spirit of our family while also being wonderfully creative and powerfully visual.Adult runner-up: Chris Evans, 49, from LondonThis photo was taken on the beach of Norfolk. Weve been going there as a family for the last six yearsthe kids always look forward to a traditional holiday with sandy beaches, picnics and ice cream. This picture has our three children playing in a sand hole on the beach. It took them less time to dig the hole than it would to complete a level of Sonic the Hedgehoga video gamebut they had twice as much fun!Under-18s winner: Rhine Cunningham, 17, from ColchesterI thought up the idea while watching my dog sit near our boots, wanting to go for a walk. It took quite a few attempts to get her to stay still, but I finally got this one. I really like this photo because it looks as if my dog is saying, “Can we go for a walk now?”Under-18s runner-up: Hope Simpson, 13, from County DurhamThis is a photo of me, my mum and dad, my brother and our dog. I took it with my cell phone. Its a special picture because it was the first time wed been able to go out for a walk in over a yearI was recovering from CRPS(复杂性局部疼痛综合征)and had been in a wheelchair. But my family got me through a really tough time.21.What makes Anna Marriages photo special?A. Why it was taken. B. How it was taken. C. When it was taken. D. Where it was taken.22.Which of the following can we see in Chris Evans picture?A. A sandy beach. B. Ice cream. C. A video game. D. The sights of London.23.Whose photo features a pet?A. Anna Marriages. B. Chris Evans C. Rhine Cunninghams. D. Hope Simpsons.BI was shopping in the supermarket when I heard a young voice. “Mom, come here! Theres a lady here my size!” The mother rushed to her son; then she turned to me to apologize. I smiled and told her, “Its okay.” Then talked to the boy, “Hi, Im Darry Kramer. How are you?” He studied me from head to toe, and asked, “Are you a little mommy?” “Yes, I have a son,” I answered. “Why are you so little?” he asked. “Its the way I was born,” I said. “Some people are little. Some are tall. Im just not going to grow any bigger.” After I answered his other questions, I shook the boys hand and left.My life as a little person is filled with stories like that. I enjoy talking to children and explaining why I look different from their parents.It takes only one glance to see my uniqueness. I stand three feet nine inches tall. I was born an achondroplasia dwarf ( 侏 儒 ). Despite this, I did all the things other kids did when I was growing up.I didnt realize how short I was until I started school. Some kids joked on me, calling me names. Then I knew. I began to hate the first day of school each year. New students would always stare at me as I struggled to climb the school bus stairs.But I learned to smile and accept the fact that I was going to be noticed my whole life. I decided to make my uniqueness an advantage rather than a disadvantage. What I lacked in height, I made up for in personality.Im 47 now, and the stares have not diminished as Ive grown older. People are amazed when they see me driving. I try to keep a good attitude. When people are rude, I remind myself, “Look what else I have a great family, nice friends.”Its the childrens questions that make my life special. I enjoy answering their questions. My hope is that I will encourage them to accept their peers (a person of the same age, class, position, etc.), whatever size and shape they come in, and treat them with respect.24.Why did the mother apologize to the author?A. Because the boy studied the author from head to toe.B. Because the boy laughed at the author.C. Because they boy said the author was shorter than him.D. Because the mother thought the boys words had hurt the author.25.When did the author realize that she was too short?A. When she grew up B. When she began to go to schoolC. When she was 47 years old D. When she met the boy in the supermarket26.Which of the following word can best replace the underlined word “diminished”?A. doubtedB. decreasedC. remainedD. improved27.Which is NOT true about the author according to the passage?A. She suffered lots of discrimination when growing up. B. She is grateful for what she has.C. She doesnt see herself different. D. She thinks people should be treated equally. C With the internet and smartphones, people have immediate access to news from all over the world. It sounds like good thing, but can there ever be too much of it?While access to news is important, the news itself is usually bad. This makes some sense. Not many people would buy a newspaper with headlines like, “Everything is great!” or, “The sky is more blue today than yesterday.”Yet there is a problem that comes from the amount of news were taking in. People feel increased anxiety and stress because they get so much negative information.Why is this happening? As social animals, humans are empathetic(感同身受的) and compassionate(同情) toward each other. This is great for our communities, but when we read about people suffering in a faraway place, we feel heartbroken. This wonderful thing about humans instead becomes part of the problem.“Theres actually, for many people, physical pain in wanting to help一our heart goes out to them,” US Professor Charles Figley, a mental health specialist, told National Public Radio. He calls it “bad-news burnout (倦怠).” Others call it “the hope gap”, which refers to the phenomenon that we feel surrounded by problems.Before this news stresses you out, take a deep breath, because you can take control of the situation right now. The first step is to take Figleys advice and turn off the news. “We cant obviously run away and hide forever, but yes, we do need to take breaks,” he said.Next, change the scenery. Leave the room where you get news and negative information. Better yet, go for a walk. Dont let news into the parts of your life that are meant for socializing or relaxing. “Lighten up, just enjoy life, smile more, laugh more, and dont get so worked up about things,” Irish actor Kenneth Charles Branagh told US-based Interview Magazine.Life is short and your time is valuable. Make more time for friends, family and hobbies. You dont need to spend it worrying about things you cant control. Instead, direct your energy toward the things you can change.28. What does the word “problem” in Paragraph 3 refer to?A. People are faced with too much information.B. People get anxious with so much negative news.C. There is too little good news in newspapers.D. Fake news is having an impact on peoples lives.29. The author quotes Figleys words in Paragraph 5 mainly to_.A. explain how people are affected by bad news.B. show that its impossible to solve all problems.C. prove that bad news can cause illnesses. D. explain the benefits of human compassion.30. What does the author suggest people do with the stress caused by negative information?A. Avoid reading any bad news. B. Talk to a close friend.C. Find a relaxing environment. D. Find some good news to read.31. The underlined phrase “worked up” in the second to last paragraph probably means_.A. surprised B. confused C. optimistic D. upsetDIn todays rapidly changing workplace and emerging gig economy (零工经济), each year a growing number of top employers -from Google to IBM-are desperately trying to employ graduates to fill open positions. Though colleges contribute millions of smart graduates to the market each year, employers still find it hard to employ the persons meeting their requirements. According to a recent Brookings study, we re facing an estimated 55 million job openings by 2020 without the workforce to fill them.There is clearly a disconnect between what schools are offering and what employers need, and the skills gap continues to grow as a result. To fix this, schools need to deliver more career (职业) pathways to more students with the aid of network technology, at an earlier age. All studentswhether they plan to continue their education after high school graduation or not-should begin exploring pathways and developing the skills needed for in-demand careers during middle and high school.Along with the expansion of career education to more students, we need to reconsider how to deliver it most efficiently and effectively. It is not economically viable, or necessary, to build large training centers focused on specific career pathways in each school district. Instead, we can develop a national infrastructure(基础设施) at a lower price that enables every high school student to have access to career training through online learning and local or regional training opportunities. Thanks to new technologies, students are able to learn technical skills online, from anywhere. For example, we can provide students with exposure to industry experts through live teaching sessions, and use virtual reality to offer 3-D anatomy (解剖) and physiologytools to aid in health care education.As the workforce continues to develop, its up to educators to prepare students for it. By applying education technology to a national infrastructure, more students will have a head start to succeed in a rewarding career. And more employers will find employees with the skills they need. For the sake of students and the national economy, its time for career education to catch up with the demands of todays workforce. 32. What phenomenon is described in the first paragraph? A. A variety of jobs have disappeared in the business world. B. Gig economy has become a new trend in todays business.C. Schools fail to keep pace with workforce demands. D. Graduates are desperately eager to work for big companies. 33. What are the schools advised to do according to the text? A. To expand career education at secondary education stage. B. To improve students academic performance. C. To raise students awareness of job security. D. To encourage more students to go to college. 34. What does the underlined word “viable” in Paragraph 4 probably mean?A. Reliable. B. Comparable. C. Profitable. D. Practicable. 35. What is the best title for the text? A. National Infrastructure Vital to Economic Growth B. Education Technology Key to Career Readiness C. Online Learning Academically Beneficial to Students D. College Education Fundamental to Success 第二节 （共5小题，每小题3分，满分15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。IPads vs. TextbooksWhat if you could have your whole backpack at the touch of your fingertips? In the first month of the Apple iPads release, 25 million were sold! People all over the world use iPads for all sorts of different things, but one of their finest qualities is the ability to be a textbook. 36 To begin with, iPads are less expensive. Textbooks become outdated and schools have to buy new books, but with an iPad schools can update them for free. 37 Schools dont have to spend $500 every year for iPads because they last a while and can be updated. 38 Students usually have varied classes, which results in varied textbooks. Heavy backpacks filled will books can cause back problems. A solution to the problem is an iPad, which only weighs 1.33 pounds and can hold all of a students textbooks. Third, schools should get rid of their textbooks and get iPads because they have more capabilities(性能). 39 iPads make it unnecessary to buy calculators, dictionaries, and other items. Textbooks cannot do those tasks, but iPads can easily do them with just a tap of the fingertip. Lastly, iPads are a better choice for schools instead of textbooks because these devices allow students to access their learning anywhere at any time. 40 With iPads, they find it easier to get their homework done.In conclusion, schools should get rid of their inconvenient textbooks and switch to iPads. iPads have allowed this generation to have their entire backpack in the palm(手掌) of their hands.A. These tablets are perfect for busy students. B. Schools have every reason to do away with their school books and switch to iPads. C. Therefore, they can use the saved money for other programs. D. IPads have already replaced textbooks in over 600 American counties.E. Some might think all of the apps are distracting (令人分心的), but the apps actually make iPads more efficient. F. Second, iPads cost less and are more popular.G. Besides, in high school, textbooks have an average of 4.8 pounds each. 第三部分 语言知识运用第一节 完型填空（共20小题，每小题2分，满分40分）Neither of my parents was the cuddly (喜欢拥抱的) type. Maybe thats why I 41 kissing people, and hugging made me feel awkward.One 42 changed all that. One month before my 40th birthday, my dad had heart surgery. As he 43 , he grabbed me and hugged me very hard . It was a hug to make up for all those we had never had.Days later he told me 44 ever that he loved me. Through my 45 I told him I loved him too. I began imagining 46 him through the park and feeding him home-made food. 47 , just as I was given proof that he did, he 48 .My parents divorced when I was 2 years old. I saw my dad 49 , but I was afraid of the 50 . His house felt cold and unfriendly. Each stay 51 in an uncomfortable kiss on the cheek as we said goodbye.To a child,a hug 52 many things. It tells you that the person 53 you and cares for you.