甘肃省2020学年高二英语下学期第一学段考试试题

高二英语下学期第一学段考试试题满分： 150分 时间：100分钟第I卷选择题（共90分）I. 单项选择（共15小题每小题2分，满分30分）1Some groups still have difficulties _ access _ social services.Again; in Bgaining; toCto gain; to Dgaining; of2I hope I will not be called on in class as Im not yet_prepared.Areadily BactivelyCadequately Dattentively3Experiment of this kind_in both the US. and Europe well before the Second World War.A. have conducted B. have been conductedC. had conducted D. had been conducted4The Smiths bought a new car，which was the_of their neighbours.Aenvy Badmire Crespect Dproud5In order to increase their vote, they _ another candidate a traitor to the country.A. announced B. declaredC. thought D. conquered6All of us were_to hear that Lily，our companys most valued clerk，should say she would leave the company.Aalarming BalarmedCterrified Dsatisfied7Recent years have_the rapid development of the Internet and its influence on society and people.Awatched BobservedCwitnessed Drealized8The event has not only increased public_of world hunger，but raised a lot of money for the poor children.Adirection BcontributionCawareness Dloneliness9The local government provided _ for the homeless soon after the flood.Apossessions BaccommodationsCsouvenirs Dgroceries10Warmblooded animals have the ability to _ body heat exactly to maintain their ideal temperature despite changing weather.Arespond BattachCadjust Dexpose11With China _ in the world trade more frequently，the world economy is developing more rapidly and steadily.Aparticipating Bto participateCparticipated Dbeing participated12Ronnys steps_，and there was a moment of absolute silence.Adied down Bdied awayCdied off Ddied out13_ herself with routine office tasks，she had no time to attend to her children.AOccupying BOccupiedCBeing occupied DTo be occupied14The young couple wrote to Mr Grand to_his warm reception during their visit to his farm.Aacknowledge BupdateCconsult Dacquire15A hot cup of tea on such a cold night was a real _ to me.A. respect B. momentC. comfort D. fortuneII. 阅读理解（共10小题每小题2分，满分20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，并在答题卡上将该项涂黑。 AVarious events are to be held in February in Ridge Field Library. Check your schedule and choose the one you prefer.Teen Slam Poetry GroupFebruary 8th, 2020Do you love writing and performing poetry? Join the Teen Slam Poetry Group. We meet each week to share fresh new works. All teenagers aged 13-19 are welcome. Retired English teacher and poet Barb Jennes leads the group.Mom Life Writing WorkshopFebruary 13th, 2020Are you wondering if there is more to life than cleaning up after the baby falling asleep? Look no further than the Mom Life Writing Workshop, a 6-week exploration for moms who are looking for telling their stories and regaining their power in an open, safe community through limitless potential of the written words.Brenda Kahn is the author of Ode to Chores: the Good. the Bad, and the Laundry(洗衣). Her aim is to “add a unique and powerful voice to the conversation about motherhood.”Lunch and Language: FrenchFebruary 9th, I 6th, 22nd, 2020Have you learned a little French in high school and would you like to review it or are you planning to visit France or other French-speaking countries? Then why not join Anette Roth at one of our new Lunch and Language workshops? Through simple texts, poems, songs and videos, youll learn more about the language and culture, improve your basic language skills and meet new friends.The workshops are aimed at those with an elementary(初级的) knowledge of the language， but people who have a more advanced ability are welcome to join in the fun.Reading is a Family AffairFebruary 23rd, 2020Join other families with children In grades 3-5 for a special Reading is a Family Affair. Suzanne Nelson will share her most recent book-a Tale Magnolious.Families with children in grades 3-5 can apply for a free copy of the book to read in advance, and make preparations for a book discussion on that day.16. The purpose of the Mom Life Writing Workshop is to_.A. realize moms personal value.B. help moms take care of babies.C. improve moms housekeeping skills.D. help moms become professional writers.17. Who will give instructions in French learning?A. Barb Jennes. B. Brenda Kahn C. Anette Roth D. Suzanne Nelson.18. Which event favors children in grades 3-5?A. Teen Slam Poetry Group.B Reading is a Family Affair.C Mom Life Writing Workshop.D. Lunch and Language: French. BI wanted to be a journalist when I was 12 years old. I used to sit in front of the TV in my familys living room, imitating what the presenters said on the morning shows. I knew one day I would move to New York City to work in television.So when I got a job at one of the three big networks in New York at the age of 24, I was elated. This was where I had always wanted to be. I spent the next 12 years in a variety of roles at the same company. I had the perfect arrangement that most people thought - a job for life. Youre so lucky was what I heard over and over again. And I was.But I also started to notice cracks (裂缝) in the media world I had come to love so much. A new kind of competition cropped up in the form of social media and new digital media. News was changing. I knew I couldnt stay where I was; I must accept the change and be part of creating it. When I told my colleagues that I was thinking about leaving the network and going to work at an online start-up, I got a lot of crazy looks. Why would you make such a risky move?What if it fails?You cant be seriously considering this.”I didnt listen to their advice because I knew not every good experience is defined(定义) by success or failure. Sometimes its about running the risk pushing the limits and having faith in an idea. What would the world be like today if we only acted when we could see the outcome?Our new online company, Huffpost Live, has been on the air for several months and is doing amazingly well. I didnt listen when people told me to take the safe route. Im proud that I didnt take the advice of the so-called experts and chose to make the change.19. What does the underlined word elated in Paragraph 2 mean?A. Surprised. B. Worried. C. Excited. D. Confident.20. Why did the author leave her previous job?A. The boredom in the media industry.B. The rapid development of new media.C. The bad relationship with her colleagues.D. The large amount of work in the company.21. What can we infer about the author?A. She had no experience of failure.B. She didnt mind what others said.C. She acted after knowing the outcome.D. She had a better understanding of success.22. What did the author think of her decision?A. She wasnt sure of that.B. She had taken great risks.C. She felt regret about that.D. She made a right decision. CStarting the day on an egg could keep your blood pressure(血压) under control，research suggests. Scientists have shown that eggs produce proteins with a function similar to that of powerful blood pressurelowering drugs.The research，from the University of Alberta in Canada，showed that when eggs come in contact with stomach enzymes(酶) they produce a protein that acts in the same way as ACE inhibitors，but more work is needed to show the effects outside a lab and in the human body.Earlier this month，British researchers declared that，contrary to popular beliefs，it is healthy to go to work on an egg. They concluded that the type of cholesterol(胆固醇) found in eggs has little effect on increasing heart disease risks.Researcher Professor Bruce Griffin，from the University of Surrey，said, “The wrong beliefs linking eggeating to high blood cholesterol and heart disease must be corrected. The amount of fat in our diet has an effect on blood cholesterol that is several times greater than the relatively small amounts of cholesterol found in eggs. The UK public do not need to be limiting the number of eggs they eat. They can be encouraged to include them in a healthy diet as they are one of natures most nutritious foods.”The British Heart Foundation dropped its threeeggaweek limit in 2005. However，almost half of Britons believe the limit still applies.23From the text we know that “ACE inhibitors” are _Aa kind of medicine Ba kind of proteinCa kind of illness Da kind of food24According to what Professor Bruce said，eggs _Aare the most nutritious foodBhave no effect on blood cholesterolCcan be included in a healthy dietDare forbidden to be eaten in the UK25The text is meant _Ato introduce scientific findings about eggsBto introduce a medicine made from eggsCto tell people how to lower their blood pressureDto advise people to eat as many eggs as possibleIII.阅读七选五（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。Are you sometimes stressed? Singing is a simple and effective way to reduce stress. It is beneficial mainly in the following three aspects.Physical Benefits_26_This is especially recommended for the elders and those who have some form of disability in their voice. However, it is important to find a capable instructor to employ good singing techniques so as not to further damage vocal cords (声带) or lungs.Singing also helps to improve your posture (姿势). Most people think that singing begins and ends with their mouth. 27 Singing practice will get you used to the proper body position of standing and help you form the good habit of standing straight.Emotional BenefitsSinging helps in reducing your depression and lowering your stress level. When you sing, your body releases chemicals that make you feel happy, easing the tension and helping you to relax. 28 .Social BenefitsThe social benefits of singing are huge. 29 So people who suffer from stage fright are advised to sing in front of family and friends before a live performance.Singing is also very good for improving your communication skills. It is said that singing to babies helps to prepare their brains for language and may lessen the risk of language problems later in life. 30 The time spent in group singing, whether in a choir or at karaoke, creates a deep and lasting bond of friendship.A. Try to regain your memory by singing.B. First, it can help build up your confidence greatly.C. When you sing, you can give your lungs a workout.D Singing helps you to strengthen your immune system.E. For adults, singing also enlarges your circle of friends.F. In fact, the position of each body part affects your voice.G. So, start to sing your favorite song next time you are feeling upset.IV. 完形填空（共20 小题；每小题1.5分，满分30 分）阅读下面短文，从短文后所给各题的四个选项（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。It seems that the great desire among the young is to be popular. And once they achieve 31 , they want to keep it and 32 it. But the desire to be popular can 33 you into looking and acting like everyone else. You can lose yourself in a sea of 34 hairstyles and thinking styles.I was forced to 35 popularity long before in a talk I had with my daughter. Margy had to 36 schools when my busy work schedule made it 37 for me to move houses. I suppose that, for a girl in her teens, 38 a new school is as easy as spending a season alone in the tropical jungles. However, as the school year 39 to an end, one student after another came to her. They said they would have liked to be friends sooner.I told Margy that I would have been more concerned if she had been a(n) 40 social success in her new school. That, to me, would have been the 41 that she had betrayed her 42 self in order to become popular. Sometimes young people try to force friendships into blossom by opening 43 their innermost thoughts to people they have just met. Such friendships are the least likely to 44 .I know that it has become harder and harder for a young person to stand up against the popularity wave and to 45 his or her own way. This leads to a great 46 for the young person who wants to find his or her own 47 . But the barrier is worth climbing over. The road is worth 48 . You may want to listen to classical music instead of going to a party. You may want to collect rocks when everyone else is collecting records. Well, come on! Find yourself. Be yourself. Popularity will come with the people who 49 you for who you are. Thats the only kind of popularity that really 50 .31. A. permissionB. popularity C. safety D. ambition32. A. improveB. create C. abandon D. express33. A. persuadeB. cheat C. frighten D. force34. A. personalB. childish C. similar D. ridiculous35. A. think aboutB. speak out C. comment D. discuss36. A. leaveB. change C. arrange D. apply37. A. famousB. important C. necessary D. impossible38. A. believingB. finding C. entering D. handling39. A. cameB. developed C. finished D. spent40. A. academicB. slim C. political D. instant41. A. evidenceB. means C. qualification D. purpose42. A. innocentB. numb C. complex D. true43. A. thoroughlyB. exactly C. partly D. typically44. A. formB. last C. break D. adjust45. A. recallB. desert C. transfer D. seek46. A. choicesB. lessons C. barrier D. goals47. A. motivationB. path C. hobby D. potential48. A. destroyingB. following C. preparing D. noticing49. A. encourageB. sympathize C. respect D. remind50. A. variesB. differs C. does D. counts第II卷非选择题（共60分）V课文填空（共10小题；每小题1分，满分10分） So dont feel sorry for the 51 or make fun of them, and dont ignore them either. Just accept them for who they are, and give them 52 to live as rich and full a life as you do. He had opened the curtains that night so that the other woman would see him and Claire, 53 that there was no risk to Claires marriage. But even though Tony had been so clever, he would have to be rebuiltyou cannot have women 54 in love with machines. Being badly wounded, the whale soon died. Within a moment or two, its body was 55 swiftly by the killers down into the 56 of the sea. Sometimes I wonder how 57 chemistry is to these students, most of 58 will be going back to their villages after Year 8 anyway. Xie lei, who is 21 years old, has come to our university to study for a business 59. She is halfway through the 60year, which most foreign students complete before applying for a degree course. 语法填空（共10小题；每小题1.5分，满分15分）阅读下列材料，在空白处填入适当的内容（不多于3个单词）或括号内单词的正确形式。Were living in a new period of technological and social advancement. Technology has developed at a 61 (fast) speed over the past one hundred years than it had in the previous thousands of years. With this speed of advancement, its easy to fall behind. Even if a persons life seems 62 (go) well now, several years down the line, he may find that lack of development in important skills may cause some big 63 (problem) in his life. For example, a person today 64 is comfortable with his job may find himself 65 (replace) by a machine tomorrow.If we stop trying to improve ourselves, well find that our skill level doesnt stay on the same level, but instead 66 (decrease). So we are supposed to keep testing what we know and keep learning new stuff to stay ahead. Also its a good idea to 67 (careful) evaluate the things and skills in our life 68 replace those outdated things with better onesAlthough its impossible to predict exactly how things 69 (change)over the next few years, with update of our skills and a desire to adapt, well find that were able to stay ahead 70 a changing world. 短文改错（共10处错；每处1分，满分10分）增加：在缺词处加一个漏词符号（) ，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：在错的词下面划一横线，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。Dear Jack,Im delighted to know that you are interested in the Chinese painting club founding in our school. Now I would like to share you some information about them. Members of our club met once a week. We have different activities I enjoy about a lot. We invite some well-known professors regular to the club to teach us basic techniques of painting. At the weekend, we go to some exhibitions, which we have a good opportunit