广东省汕头市金山中学2019_2020学年高二英语上学期期末考试试题.docx

广东省汕头市金山中学2019-2020学年高二英语上学期期末考试试题本试卷分选择题和非选择题两部分，满分135分，考试用时120分钟。注意事项：1. 答卷前，考生务必分别将答题卷上的姓名、考试号用黑色字迹的签字笔填写，用2B铅笔将考试号对应的信息点涂黑。2. 选择题每小题选出答案后，用2B铅笔把答题卡上对应题目选项的答案信息点涂黑，如需改动，用橡皮擦干净后，再选涂其他答案，答案不能答在试卷上。第一卷选择题部分(满分85分)第一部分 语言知识及应用（共两节，满分45分）第一节 单项选择（共15小题；每小题1分，满分15分）1. A good film does not necessarily have a happy ending, but it mustnt leave the viewers_. A .to be unsatisfying B. being unsatisfied C. unsatisfied D. being unsatisfying 2. AIDS is said _the biggest health challenge to both men and women in that area in the past three years. A. that it is B. to be C. that it has been D. to have been3. With food and drink _, they couldnt _ much longer.A. running out; hold out B. being run out; hold onC. had been run out; hold on D.ran out of ; hold up4. Would you _ first aid to him, had it been possible? Yes, but I _. A. have offered;had got hurt B. offer ;had got hurt C. have offered; got hurt D.had offered; had got hurt5. In my opinion, _ is not the failure itself but the way _we deal with the failure _matters . A. that; which; that B. what; which; thatC. it; / ;that D. it; which; that6. Many questions_ in todays English class, _ was more than the new teacher had expected.A. came out; as B. were came about ; asC. came up; which D. came across ; which7. Small sailboats can easily turn over in the water _A. if not managed carefully B. if are not managed carefully C. unless not managed carefully D. unless are not managed carefully8. How do you like the curtains in your classroom?Well, Im afraid they dont_ the wallpaper.A. match with B. go with C. fit D. suit9. The news came _the film directed by Peter won an award.When was that? _ was in 2018_he was still in college.A. when ;That ;that B. that; That; that C. that; It; that D. that; It ;when 10._, there is a good chance that our team will win _we have made full preparations.A. However fierce the competition is ; so long asB. However the competition is fierce; as long as C. However fierce is the competition ; as long as D. However fierce the competition is; as far as11.All the students _ their study _ all the lights went out.A. were paying their attention on; when B. were fixing their attention on ;whenC. were fixing their attention to; while D. had been focused on; while12. Dont you think it is time you _ the plan?It is_ the managers wanted to see_ soon.A.set out discussing; that ;to be carried outB. should set about discussing; that ; to carry outC. should set out to discuss ;what; to be carried out D. set about discussing, what; carried out13. Not many people _the idea that money brings happiness.A.subscribe to B. contribute to C. take after D. relate to 14. Henry is late again.It is _of him to keep others waiting.A.normal B. typical C. common D. ordinary15. Look at the trouble you are in！_your parents advice.A. If only you would have followed B. If only you followedC. If only you would follow D .If only you had followed 第二节完形填空(共20小题；每小题1.5分，满分30分)阅读下面短文，掌握其段落大意，然后从每题所给的A、B、C、D四个选项中，选出最佳选项，并在答题卡上将该项涂黑。I first started writing in the summer of 1998. Back then I was a teacher. After years of dreaming, I decided it was finally time to write a book. For 10 years I wrote, 16 four middle-grade novels and six pictures books almost only to editors. This was 17 in the snail-mail age. Remember the _18_ you experienced as a child waiting for birthday presents to arrive in the mail? That was me for the better part of a decade. In Spring 2009, at the last minute, I decided to hand in a middle-grade historical novel-in-verse(韵文) to enter for a(n) 19 at a local writing conference. I knew in my heart that it was my 20 work, but I wasnt sure how it would be 21 alongside pieces meant for the adult market. But then -I won. My prize 22 a one-on-one interview with an editor who, after 23 my manuscript(原稿), asked, “Why dont you have a(n) 24 yet?”Not long after that, I 25 with my first agent. Then in 2013, after parting with my first agent, I was again faced with the 26 for representation. This time I submitted to three agencies and got two 27. Over the span of 20 years, Ive got 18 completed manuscripts and was 28 almost 350 times. It took me 14 years to see my first book 29 the shelf. You could look at these numbers and get pretty 30. I can look at these numbers and feel the same. I know plenty of people with a 31 apprenticeship(学徒期). I have friends who have been more 32 and they have published far more than I have. But heres the 33 thing Ive learned in the last 20 years: My process is mine. My journey is mine. Each book finds its way on its own.The writing life is a long-term journey. There is no right way. There is no short _34_. There is no easy road. There is a lot of frustration and _35_, but there is joy and satisfaction, too. 16. A. rewritingB. introducing C. creatingD. submitting 17. A. alreadyB. soonC.backD. later18. A. entertainmentB. expectationC. appreciationD. embarrassment19. A. receptionB. publicationC. competitionD. interview20. A. creativeB. newC. casualD. concrete21. A. praisedB. criticizedC. refusedD. received22. A. containedB. followedC. ensuredD. included23. A. polishingB. reviewingC. correctingD. adapting 24. A. agentB. instructorC. employerD. fan25. A. arguedB. signedC. discussedD. dealt26. A .huntB. researchC. requestD. interview27. A. complaintsB. prizesC responsesD. offers 28. A. teasedB. rejectedC. blamedD. replaced 29 A. underB. besideC. onD. off30. A. movedB. amusedC. inspiredD. frustrated31. A .longerB. harderC. happierD. shorter 32. A. famousB. creativeC. productiveD .enthusiastic 33. A. key B. funnyC.concreteD. lively34. A. raceB .distanceC.cutD. range35. A .regretB. disappointmentC.encouragementD. criticism 第二部分 阅读理解(共20小题； 满分40分)第一节 阅读下列四篇短文，从每题所给的A、B、C、D四个选项中，选出最佳选项，并把答题卡上对应题目的答案标号涂黑。（共15题；每题2分，满分30分） ARegarded as one of the English languages most gifted poets, John Keats wrote poetry that concentrated on imagery, human nature, and philosophy (哲学). Although Keats didnt receive much formal literary education, his own studies and passion brought him much success. Additionally, his own life situation influenced his poetry greatly.Growing up as a young boy in London in a lower middle-class family, the young John didnt attend a private school, but went to a public one. His teachers and his familys friends regarded him as an optimistic boy who favored playing and fighting much more than minding his studies. After his fathers death in the early 1800s, followed by his mothers passing due to tuberculosis (肺结核), he began viewing life differently. He wanted to escape the world and did so by reading anything he could get his hands on.At around the age of 16, the teenage John Keats began studying under a surgeon so that he too might become a doctor. However, his literary appetite had taken too much of his fancy, especially with his addiction to the poetry of Ehmund Spenser. He was able to have his first full poem published in the Examiner in 1816, entitled O Solitude! If I Must With Thee Dwell. Within two months in 1817, Keats had written an entire volume of poetry, but was sharply criticized by a magazine. However, the negative response didnt stop his love of rhythm .John Keats next work was Endymion, which was published in May 1818. The story involves a shepherd who falls in love with the moon goddess and leads him on an adventure of one boys hope to overcome the limitations of being human. Following Endymion, however, he tried something more narrative-based (叙事体的) and wrote Isabella. During this time, John Keats began seeing his limitations in poetry due to his own limit in life experiences. He would have to have the “knowledge” associated with his poems. His next work was Hyperion that would attempt to combine all that he learned. However, a bout (发作) with tuberculosis while visiting Italy would keep him from his work and eventually take his life in 1821.36. Why did John Keats change attitude towards life ?A.Because his parents passed away. B.Because he only received poor education. C.Because Edmund Spensers poetry influenced him too much. D. Because he received a lot of criticism from a magazine37. While trying to achieve his dream of becoming a poet, John Keats was_.A. experienced B. impatient C. knowledgeable D. determined38. What do we know from the passage?A. Keats received little education at school.B. Endymion was concerning a real love story.C. In 1816 Keats spent two months writing a poem.D. Keats once had a chance of becoming a doctor.BVolcanic ash from Icelands volcano continues to cause disruptions to air travel across Northern Europe . As the nearly universal grounding of aircraft causes problems for 25 countries in Europe, the passengers are starting to run into secondary problems from the four days of being stranded. Additionally, the further effect of economic losses are beginning to pile up.Already the chaos surrounding the volcanic ash is being compared to the days after 9/11. As the ash plume continues to ground air transport, it is estimated that nearly 17,000 flights a day have been canceled at the cost of nearly $2.7 million a day, according to a report filed by the Wall Street Journal. In the report, it was said that cost was for a single airline, and that the cost for other lines could be measured in hundreds of millions of dollars. While the cost on the airline industry is significant , the cost on passengers is more significant. Airline cancellations have forced many travelers into hotels and more are looking to their travel insurance plans to cover the costs. The U.K.s Independent reported that travel insurance plans have a rule that make claims from travelers invalid. In these policies , travel insurances which are purchased as a way to cover additional costs when travel plans are unexpectedly disrupted because the specific event like a volcanic eruption is not mentioned. Then the policy does not cover the event.However, there is hope,though, as Air France and Dutch airline KLM both report positive test flights of aircraft at different altitudes to ensure the safety of flight. It is not known if these flights will be the beginning or just one-off chance flights. These flights were operated in a window of operations in the ash plume, but due to the erratic nature of the airflow, there is no guarantee that this will open up air operations over Europe. At this rate, the nations of Europe will be likely to see a significant impact on their pocketbooks, both in the corporations and the individual households.39. The underlined word stranded probably means_.A. struck B. controlled C. stuck D. disturbed40. From this passage we can see that_.A. the volcanic ash caused more trouble than 9/11 didB. airlines suffered great losses due to the eruptionC. travelers had to ask for help from the governmentD. nearly $.2.7 million was lost in all41. Why are claims about insurance from travelers unacceptable ?A. Because volcanic eruption isnt included in travel plans.B. Because volcanic eruption companies dont keep their word.C. Because airlines havent bought insurance for travelers.D. Because airlines didnt expect the eruption .42. This passage mainly tells us about _.A.the volcanic eruption in Iceland B. the great trouble for air travelsC.the unfavorable flight condition D. the cost of European airlinesCBy the mid-1920s, Pablo Picasso, one of the most influential artists of the 20th century. had been one of the mostcelebrated men .In 1957, when Pablo Picasso was in his seventh decade, he joked that x-ray technology might one day reveal a lost work underneath one of his early paintings. Today, that prediction became reality although the technology involved goes far beyond x-rays.Using hyper-modern tools to peer into one of his Blue Period paintings, researchers have not only shown a hidden piece of art history in astonishing new detail, they have revealed a striking amount of insight into Picassos creative process and style.The investigation focused onLa Misreuse accroupie, or Crouching Woman, painted in 1902 and currently owned by the Art Gallery. The painting, an oil on canvas (画布) piece drawing a crouching (蜷坐的) woman who wears a long coat, shows Picassos typical Blue Period colors: grey, green, blue and white. It shows that the innovative modernist was inspired by the lines of an underlying landscape painted by an unknown artist.The analysis also exposes several changes to the woman described in the painting,many of which Picasso ultimately abandoned. Researchers released their findings on Saturdays press conference of the American Association for the Advancement of Science in Austin, Texas. “We think now its a landscape painted by someone enrolled at the fine arts academy in Barcelona, someone in Picassos orbit but not in his close circle, ”says Kenneth Brummel, assistant curator of modern art for the Art Gallery of Ontario.As to why Picasso would have “recycled” another artists canvas(油画布), reasons could range from economic necessity, as a young artist still establishing himself, to deep inspiration driven by the lines of the image already laid down there. Picasso often re-used canvases for this reason.“He didnt shave off the canvas or put a preparatory layer over it,” Brummel says.“ Picasso saw this landscape, found inspiration, and decided he was going to paint it immediately.43. According to the text ,the most likely process of Picassos painting?Picasso reused another artists canvas.Inspired by a landscape painting, Picasso decided to paint one too.Picasso painted a woman on the landscape painting.Not happy with the landscape, Picasso covered it totally.Picasso made changes to the womanA. B. C. D. 44. How did Picasso deal with the landscape painting? A. He reused it because he hated wasting anything. B. He hid his own paintings beneath the landscape.C. He took the advantage of it and created a new one.D. He kept it to himself with the permission of its owner.45. What can we infer from the passage?A. People often celebrated Picassos success.B. Picasso was not well-off when he started his career.C. Picasso became successful overnight.D. Picasso was good at imitating other artists works.46. Which of the following is the best title for the text? A.Picassos predication turned out to be joke B. High technology uncovered art mysteries C. Seeing is not always believing D. Lost Artwork Found Under Famous Picasso PaintingDEver wonder how this seasons celebrations affect the environment? Guest blogger Krista Fairles takes an amusing look at this very topic:The holidays are a wonderful, cheerful time when most people wait for Santa to bring them presents. But Im not like most people. I spend my time wondering just what the environmental impacts of Santa Claus and his reindeer are, and more importantly, how I can calculate those impacts.Lately Ive been particularly curious as to whether Santas old sled is a clean green flying machine, or if he should be replacing his 8 reindeer with an environmentally-friendly car.I should mention that, surprisingly, I was unable to find statistics specific to Santas magical flying reindeer, so these calculations use numbers from various sources and may not represent actual pollution caused by Santa and his animals. In other words, dont complain to the government about the damage Santa is causing to the environment based on this article.Santas yearly trip around the globe is 44,000km long, twice the average of a North American driver. If we assume that the magic provides the altitude for this trip, then reindeer power only needs to push Santas sled forward. To complete the trip in 12 hours, I estimate they must travel at a speed of about 3100km/h. To travel at this speed, for this length of time, the reindeer need to eat an incredible 980 million calories each!So the next question is: how much food is in 980 million calories? Well, if theyre eating corn, theyd need to eat 16,500 lbs each or 1.6 acres of food. Growing 12.8 acres of corn has its own implications for the environment that well leave for another calculation.We now need to consider that during the global trip the reindeer are “letting out” some of that corn in the form of methane (甲烷，沼气). A resting cow produces 110 kg of methane per year, so flying reindeer would each let out about 4.8 tons. With methane causing 20 times the global warming damage of CO2, and the altitude increasing that damage by 1000% that another 20 times, we can put Santas round-trip emissions at 15,488 tons. This is much more than the 100 tons an environmentally-friendly car would release on the same trip!Bad Santa.47 Which aspect does the writer NOT mention in her analyses about reindeers influence on environment?A. Distance covered. B. Money spent on food. C. Tons of waste let out. D. Calories consumed.48. According to the passage, how many acres of corn would Santa need to feed 12 reindeer?A. 12.8 B. 16C. 19.2 D. 12849. Which of the following words best describes the tone of the passage?A. Humorous and concerned.B. Cheerful and friendly.C. Academic and formal.D. Serious and boring.50. Which of the following is the best title for this passage? A. Santa, watch where youre going! B. Lets