广东省顺德区容山中学2019_2020学年高二英语下学期期中试题.docx

广东省顺德区容山中学2019-2020学年高二英语下学期期中试题考试时间：4 月 19 日 10:1011:50，共 100 分钟。第一部分：词汇基础（共一节，满分20分）第一节（共20小题；每小题1分，满分20分）阅读下列句子，从每题所给的A、B、C和D四个选项中，选出最佳选项。1. Please _ us of the news as soon as you know.A. surroundB. adjustC. negotiateD. inform2. The boy gave me his _ to use his picture in the newspaper.A. approvalB. fluencyC. theftD. globe3. He had an empty egg-basket on his arm, and his hat was old and _.A. stainless B. worn C. original D. poisonous 4. For security reasons, youre not _ to take notes, and all materials must remain here.A. assessedB. investedC. permitted D. rescued 5. Dont open the email! Its definitely a _ to your information security.A. deadline B. threat C. faith D. routine6. You should _ yourself with a pencil and a rubber for the exam.A. seek B. abuseC. decline D. equip 7. The boys felt tired so they pet out the fire and_into their tent.A. appreciatedB. creptC. paintedD. leaped8. I had just lost $50 and I felt very _.A. wickedB. wonderful C. upset D. comfortable 9. Jasper White is one of those _people who believes in ancient myths.A. complain B. contain C. rare D. notice10. I _ what was that noise.A. wondered B. robbedC. donatedD. faded11. She answered all my questions with her usual _.A. honesty B. ancestorC. epidemicD. issue12. It was raining heavily and they found that a stream had _ in the field.A. hangedB. pretendedC. formedD. assisted13.He suffered a of 10,000 dollars on the business during the fire.A. horror B. harmonyC. lossD. loaf 14. A childs vocabulary through reading. A. splits B. spills C. slips D. expands15. They _ their task ahead of schedule. A. accomplished B. accompaniedC. acknowledgedD. applauded16. All this information can be _ in a simple diagram. A. constructed B. conveyedC. convinced D. compensate17. I dont quite believe you. What you say is _ true.A. precisely B. preciously C. partly D. purely18. Heavy smoking makes him _ after much cough. A. breathless B. tastelessC. uncertain D. unbelievable19. Having no children of their own, they decided to _ an orphan (孤儿) as their son or daughter . A. advocate B. allocate C. adore D. adopt20. Unless we can get more _, well have to close the store. A. figure B. finance C. fairy D. fragile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和D四个选项中，选出最佳选项。AThere are a lot of products out there that make your life easier. Some, however, are a little sillier than others so much that they seem like joke products. Here are a few products that sound crazy, but actually rule.Sleep PhonesIts hard to imagine something sillier than a music-playing headband you wear while you sleep, but they exist and are quite popular. Sleep Phones wont give you the highest quality sound in the world, but if you prefer to fall asleep to music, theyre far more comfortable than normal headphones. While theyre a bit expensive, they might be perfect for you. Theres also a wireless version if you prefer. Lock Laces（鞋带）Therere some great ways to tie your shoes better, but if you long for the laceless shoes of your childhood days, Lock Laces are a pretty good choice. Theyre basically elastic (有弹性的) laces that remove the need to tie your shoes. Sure, people will make fun of you, but you can make fun of them after they trip over their own untied laces. Or you can make your own slip-on shoes with elastic tubing.2D-GlassesHate 3D-movies, but have to go to one? The difference between 2D-glasses and 3D-glasses lies in their lenses (镜片). Each lens of 2D-glasses blocks the same picture, so each eye gets the same picture, while each lens of 3D-glasses blocks a different picture, so each eye gets a different picture which the brain interprets as 3D. Now you have a pair of glasses that can save you from the headache caused by wearing 3D-glasses which are popular in our movie theaters. You can buy them or make a pair for yourself.21. What do we know about Sleep Phones? A. There are two versions. B. Theyre comfortable but unhealthy.C. They give you the best quality sound.D. Theyre cheaper than other headphones.22. What is the advantage of Lock Laces? A. They are strong and lasting. B. They help you walk comfortably.C. They are stylish and eco-friendly. D. They save you from tying your shoes.23. Compared with 3D-glasses, 2D-glasses _.A. are cheaper and thinner B. wont give you a headacheC. let you see a different picture D. are more popular in movie theatersBAnnalise Emerick is getting ready to play a show in Nashville, Tennessee. It is something she does most nights in coffee houses, bars and other small spaces across the U.S. But tonight, Ms. Emerick will play for a few people in Kristina Shulzs home.Ms. Shulz has been holding such performances in her home for about four years. As many as 30 people have attended past shows. The crowd is usually a mix of family, friends and neighbors. But some strangers might show up, too. The performances are listed on house concert websites. “Weve done rock, weve had blues, pop, folk, well have anything here,” said Ms. Shulz.House concerts have become an important part of Annalise Emericks earnings. “I can play in a bar for 100 dollars, but if I play in a house concert, there are 50 people there and they all pay $20, Im having a great night. And theyre all buying CDs. Its amazing,” she said.Ms. Emerick says house concert audiences tend to make more supportive fans. They follow her career, buy her new records, and go to her shows when she is in town. “Theres just a totally unique experience as opposed to playing in a coffee shop or a bar or something like that where people are usually there, but you dont always know if theyre there for you.”Charlie Dahan teaches music management courses at Middle Tennessee State University. He used to organize shows for artists like Annalise Emerick. “The downside for the artists is that most house concerts dont pay guarantees. So you have no idea how much money youre going to make. In fact, most house concerts by law are not allowed to charge admission (入场费). Most of them can only do a suggested donation,” said Mr. Dahan.24. What can we learn about the performances in Ms. Shulzs home?A. There has been an audience of 30 each time.B. Different kinds of music have been played.C. They have brought her extra earnings.D. They are not available to strangers. 25. According to the text, Annalise Emerick _.A. has played in Ms. Shulzs home for four yearsB. can sell more CDs in a coffee house than in a barC. prefers to play in some homes instead of in a barD. has donated all her earnings to help those in need26. In Charlie Dahans opinion, house concerts _.A. can be financially risky for artistsB. can help artists produce more influential worksC. are the best way for singers to become popularD. are greatly encouraged in most parts of America 27. What does the author mainly tell us in the text?A. House concerts will replace coffee house shows.B. Many artists like to perform in an open-air concert.C. Annalise Emerick is on her way to be a superstar.D. Music shows in private homes enjoy popularity.CWindbreaks are barriers formed by trees and other plants. Farmers plant these barriers around their fields, which help prevent the loss of soil and stop the wind from blowing soil away. They also keep the wind from damaging or destroying crops. Besides, extra trees and plants can be cut down and used or sold for wood. Windbreaks can be highly valuable for protecting grain crops. For example, in parts of West Africa grain harvests were twenty percent higher in fields protected by windbreaks compared to fields without them. But here is something interesting about windbreaks. They seem to work best when they allow some wind to pass through the barrier of trees or plants around the field. If not, then the movement of the air close to the ground will lift the soil. Then the soil will be blown away. For this reason, a windbreak works best if it contains only 60 to 80 percent of the trees and plants that would be needed to make a solid line. An easy rule to remember is that windbreaks can protect areas up to 10 times the height of the tallest trees in the windbreak.There should be at least two lines in each windbreak. One line should be large trees. The second line, right next to it , can be shorter trees or other plants with leaves. Locally grown trees and plants are considered the best choices for windbreaks. Trees reduce the damaging effects of wind and rain. Their roots help protect soil from being washed away. And trees can provide animals outdoors with shade from the sun. 28. The advantages of building a windbreak are as follows EXCEPT_. A. keeping the wind from destroying grain crops B. increasing the production of grain harvests C. providing humans with shade from the sun D. reducing the damaging effects of wind and rain29. The author thinks windbreaks are interesting because_. A. the movement of air lifts the soil B. windbreaks can stop the wind getting through C. large trees are lined with short ones D. windbreaks allow some wind to pass through 30. If the trees grow to a height of 30 feet, the areas the windbreaks can protect are _. A. 100 square feet B. 300 square feet C. 240square feet D. 150 square feet31. What can be inferred from the text? A. Extra trees and plants can be cut down for wood. B. The environment is going from bad to worse C. Trees and plants from abroad are the best for windbreaks D. Windbreaks can contribute to agriculture harvest. DFrom the first days of nursery school to the first days of college, parents and children are faced with feelings brought about by separation. Children of all ages may experience some anxiety about managing on their own. Young children are still struggling to control their impulses（冲动）and may need a parents presence to feel secure. Older children leaving home may experience their own anxiety about managing on their own due to homesickness.Childrens protests（抗议）about parents leaving them in a new situation often take the form of crying, which causes parents considerable concern. Generally, childrens protesting behavior around separation gets the most attention. At times, a different point of view may arise between parents and teachers about the best way to handle the situation. Teachers may think a child will be fine if the parent just leaves, while a parent may see the child as needing her presence. These roles are sometimes interchanged.Although it is the apparent upsets that get the most attention, when observing pre-school groups one can see the various ways children deal with the feelings aroused by separation. Some children deal with the situation by removing themselves from the group. In a recent observation, a little girl removed herself from the activity but continued to watch carefully everything that was going on.In another group, a more obvious separation scene took place. The mother seemed clearly prepared to stay while the boy joined the group on his own. He seemed most competent until his mother suddenly decided to leave. At that point the child broke down completely, crying pitifully different from the formerly competent boy.In situations like this one, mothers always wonder why their own child is not able to master separating from them as other children do. But the real point here is that separation is a developmental step which children deal with in different ways. When children dont openly cry and protest, it doesnt mean they are not struggling to master the same feelings, each in his or her own way. It just means they express their feelings in a different way.32. How will children feel when they are separated from their parents?A. They will feel upset about relying on themselves.B. They will feel excited about managing their own business.C. They will feel hatred for being left alone.D. They will feel scared of being abandoned.33. As to the best way to deal with separation, _. A. parents and teachers always disagree with each otherB. some parents argue that there is no solution to the problemC. parents sometimes think that they can be absentD. some teachers misunderstand parents behaviors34. The author uses the observation of pre-school groups to _. A. compare different ways children deal with the feelings B. present how children handle the feelings differentlyC. criticize the cruelty of separation D. show the harmful effect of separation35. Which of the following does the author probably agree with? A. How children express their feelings varies from person to person.B. How to deal with separation remains to be discussed.C. Separation will cause children to suffer a lot.D. Separation will give rise to a similar reaction。第二节（共5小题；每小题2分，满分10分）根据短文内容，从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。If you are already making the time to exercise, it is good indeed! With such busy lives, it can be hard to try and find the time to work out. 36 Working out in the morning provides additional benefits beyond being physically fit.Your productivity is improved. Exercising makes you more awake and ready to handle whatever is ahead of you for the day. 37 Your metabolism (新陈代谢) gets a head start. 38 If you work out in the mornings, then you will be getting the calorie (卡路里) burning benefits for the whole day, not in your sleep. 39 Studies found that people who woke up early for exercise slept better than those who exercised in the evening. Exercise energizes you, so it is more difficult to relax and have a peaceful sleep when you are very excited. 40 If you work out bright and early in the morning, you will be more likely to stick to healthy food choices throughout the day. Who would want to ruin their good workout by eating junk food? You will want to continue to focus on positive choices.There are a lot of benefits to working out, especially in the mornings. Set your alarm clock an hour early and push yourself to work out! You will feel energized all day long.A. You will stick to your diet.B. Your quality of sleep improves.C. You prefer healthy food to fast food.D. There is no reason you should exercise in the morning.E. You can keep your head clear for 4-10 hours after exercise.F. After you exercise, you continue to burn calories throughout the day.G. If you are planning to do exercise regularly, or youre doing it now, then listen up!第三部分：英语知识运用（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A、B、C和D四个选项中，选出可以填入空白处的最佳选项。When I come across a good article in reading newspapers, I often want to cut and keep it. But just as I am about to do so, I find the article on the 41 side is as much interesting. It may be a discussion of the way to 42 in good health, or 43 about how to behave and conduct oneself in society. If I cut the front article, the opposite one is likely to 44 damage, leaving out half of it or keeping the text 45 the title. Therefore, the scissors (剪刀) would 46 before they start, 47 halfway done when I find out the 48 result. Sometimes two things are to be done at the same time, both worth your 49 . You can only take up one of them, the other has to wait or be 50 up. But you know the future is unpredictable the changed situation may not allow you to do what is left 51 . Thus you are 52 in a difficult position and feel sad. How 53 that nice chances and brilliant ideas should gather around all at once? It may happen that your life 54 greatly on your preference of one choice to the other. In fact that is what 55 is like: we are often 56 with the two opposite sides of a thing which are both desirable like a newspaper cutting. It often occurs that our attention is drawn to one thing only 57 we get into another. The 58 may be more important than the latter and give rise to a divided mind. I 59 remember a philosophers remarks, “When one door shuts, another opens in life.” So a casual 60 may not be a bad one .41Afront Bsame Copposite Deither42Aget Bkeep Clead Dbring43Aa report Bnews Ca theory Dadvice44Areduce Bsuffer Cprevent Dcause45Aon Bfor Cwithout Doff46Ause Bstay Cprepare Dhandle47Aor Bbut Cso Dfor48Asatisfying Bsurprising Cregretful Dimpossible49Acourage Bstrength Cattention Dpatience50Agiven Bheld Cmade Dpicked51Anear Balone Cbehind Dabout52Acaught Battracted Cfilled Dstruck53Adares Bdeals Ccomes Ddoes54Agoes Bchanges Cprogresses Dimproves55Alife Bsociety Cnature Dstudy56Asupplied Bfaced Cconnected Dfixed57Abefore Bafter Cuntil Das58Afollowing Bnext Cabove Dformer59Aalmost Balso Conce Dstill 60Atreatment Bchoice Caction Dremark 第二节 语法填空（共10小题；每小题1.5分，满分15分）阅读下面短文，在空白处填入1个适当的单词或括号内单词的正确形