云南省曲靖市罗平县第一中学2020学年高二英语上学期期中试题

云南省曲靖市罗平县第一中学2020学年高二英语上学期期中试题第一部分听力(共两节, 满分30分)做题时,先将答案标在试卷上。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客观题答题卡上。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称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. What does the girl prefer to do now?A. Practice the piano.B. Read the book.C. Do homework.2. What does the woman do?A. A teacher.B. A guide.C. A taxi driver.3. Why does the man recommend that restaurant?A. For reasonable price.B. For various dishes.C. For good service.4. What was the weather like during the speakers holiday?A. Snowy.B. Rainy.C. Sunny.5. What are the speakers talking about?A. The notes.B. The cards.C. The drawing.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、7题。6. Where is the girls boat now probably?A. Under a bridge.B. Near a light house.C. In the center of the lake.7. How soon will the girl reach the meeting place?A. In about an hour.B. In about thirty minutes.C. In about fifteen minutes.听第7段材料,回答第8、9题。8. What does the woman usually do in the weekends?A. She goes shopping.B. She watches TV.C. She goes cycling.9. What will the couple do this weekend?A. Have tea with friends.B. Watch a football game.C. Have a picnic.听第 8段材料,回答第10至12题。10. How will the man and his parents go to Ireland?A. By plane.B. By train.C. By car.11. What does the woman think of the hotel work?A. Boring.B. Interesting.C. Inspiring.12. What does the woman research on?A. Pollution.B. Rocks.C. Water.听第9段材料,回答第13至16题。13. Why is the man so early today?A. To prepare a match.B. To be on duty.C. To do his homework.14. Where did the man watch the football match?A. At home.B. In the classroom.C. In the cafe.15. How many goals did the mans favorite team score?A. 3.B. 2.C. 1.听第10段材料,回答第17至20题。16. What is the relationship between the speakers?A. Mother and son.B. Classmates.C. Teacher and student.17. Who are the judges for the first stage?A. People in the neighborhood.B. Professional cooks.C. School teachers.18. Where is the local final held?A. At a restaurant.B. At a college.C. At a middle school.19. What is the hardest part of the third stage?A. Creating a new cooking style.B. Sticking to the time plan.C. Cooking a meal on budget.20. What will the participants (参赛选手) do in the national final?A. Cook with what they are given.B. Make a meal within four hours.C. Cook a meal for six people.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。AFour cinemas in the UKThe Kinema, LincolnshireIts a wooden building on the outside and a two-screen cinema on the inside,all nesting among pine trees in a tiny village. The Kinema showed its first film in 1922 and the first six rows were deckchairs(折叠帆布躺椅). Today, its more richly decorated.“People come here because its a fantastic experience,” says manager Philip Jones. “Many rooms in the Kinema are simple and not attractive,but we try to remain everything that makes it special. The Cube, BristolIts not really a cinema. It is a not-for-profit cooperative run by volunteers,which has been operating for the last 15 years.They are “ unique for what we do,which is to operate seven nights a week and with no funding. They make many things themselves,such as cola and yogurt.The Broadway, NottinghamA cinema has been here since the 1960s, when local fashion designer Paul Smith would come to see arty foreign films,which heavily influenced his career choice. Later,he designed the stripy(条纹的) sofas.The Broadway was previously used as a church, but locals love it for its independent,art house,and DIY spirit. The Broadway also has a right-on restaurant, with locally sourced vegetables and salads, and even serves its own beer.The Rex, HertfordshireIt opened to the public in 1938 and has been named the most beautiful cinema in the UK. Theres a varied programme with different films every night. Hot dogs and popcorn are banned. And a real person answers the phone when you call.People speak very highly of the Rex. So do go, if only once,to see just how a cinema should be run.21.In Philip Jones opinion, the Kinema may attract people who_.A.live in the nearby villagesB.are fond of rich decorationsC.are interested in wooden structuresD.want to experience something special22.We know from the text that the Broadway_.A.was built in 1960B.owns a restaurantC.is next to a churchD.was designed by Paul Smith23.Which of the following has the longest history?A.The Kinema.B.The Cube.C.The Broadway.D.The Rex.BLouis Armstrong had two famous nicknames .Some people called him Bagamo.They said his mouth looked like a large bag.Musicians often called him Pops, as a sign of respect for his influence on the world of music.Born in 1901 in New Orleans, he grew up poor, but lived among great musicians.Jazz was invented in the city a few years before his birth.Armstrong often said, “Jazz and I grew up together.”Armstrong showed a great talent for music when he was taught to play the cornet (短号) at a boys home.In his late teens, Armstrong began to live the life of a musician.He played in parades, clubs, and on the steamboats that traveled on the Mississippi River.At that time, New Orleans was famous for the new music of jazz and was home to many great musicians.Armstrong learned from the older musicians and soon became respected as their equal.In 1922 he went to Chicago.There, the tale of Louis Armstrong begins.From then until the end of his life, Armstrong was celebrated and loved wherever he went.Armstrong had no equal when it came to playing the American popular song.His cornet playing had a deep humanity (仁爱) and warmth that caused many listeners to say, “Listening to Pops just makes you feel good all over.” He was the father of the jazz style and also one of the best-known and most admired people in the world.His death, on July 6,1971, was headline news around the world.24.Armstrong was called Pops because he _.A.looked like a musician B.was a musician of much influenceC.showed an interest in music D.traveled to play modern music25.The third paragraph is developed _.A.by space B.by examples C.by time D.by comparison26.Which statement about Armstrong is true?A.His tale begins in New Orleans. B.He was born before jazz was invented.C.His music was popular with his listeners. D.He learned popular music at a boys home.27.Which would be the best title for the text?A.The Invention of the Jazz Music. B.The Father of the Jazz Style.C.The Making of a Musician. D.The Spread of Popular Music.CRice farmers in Thailand are facing a large drop in income because of the drop in the price of rice throughout Asia. At the same time,costs to grow the crop(庄稼) are increasing. Farmers arc not sure who to ask for help. Many of them are having a difficult lime this year. Some of them may not even make enough money to pay their costs to grow the crop.Lung Chai is a rice farmer in Chiang Mai. He says the situation has affected all farmers. He says he is losing money, but does not know who to talk to about it. “No one would hear our voice,” he says.Thailand faces strong competition for rice exports(出口) from India and Vietnam. This is partly because of lower pay in neighboring countries and large expected harvests this year.A recent study paid for by the Bank of Thailand said Thai farmers should be trained to portend market changes, so that they would know what to do next. Singhachai Boonyayotin is a senior director of the Bank of Thailand. He said Thailand should produce other products besides white rice to compete with Vietnam and Cambodia.Wachirajak Nin-khuntod wanted to help his father who is a rice farmer. He began selling crops on the Internet as a way to increase income. He said, My parents didnt believe that I would be able to sell rice on social media, as most farmers believe we can sell rice to middlemen or rice factories only. Now, he says, his parents know that they can sell their own rice without a middleman.Perhaps other farmers in Thailand can also do that. It might be a good way to help them out.28.What is troubling Thai rice farmers now?A.Their harvests greatly drop this year.B.They cant find rice factories to sell the crop.C.They are having a difficult time in growing crops.D.They make too little or no money out of their harvests.29.Which of the following can replace the underlined word “portend” in Paragraph 4?A.predictB.causeC.preventD.affect30.How did Wachirajak Nin-khuntods parents respond to his idea at first?A.They quite doubted it.B.They stopped worrying.C.They greatly supported it.D.They were strongly against it.31.What may be the suggestions to help Thai farmers according to the text?Selling crops online. Growing different kinds of crops.Reducing crop prices to sell them. Gaining information on market changes.Reducing rice exports to other countries.A. B.B. C.D.DGallows humor(黑色幽默) may seem like a mistake, or at least in poor taste. But psychologists say that gallows humor can be an important way to relieve stress. “Humor makes you feel in control and it can give you the feeling that everything is okay even when its not,” says James M. Jones, a psychology professor at the University of Delaware.Psychologists say that just because youre laughing doesnt mean youre wasting time. Occasional teasing among colleagues, particularly if it revolves around things associated with the job, can boost creativity,departmental cohesiveness(凝聚力) and performance.“There are a lot of stressors out there,” says Ed Dunkelblau,a psychologist with the Institute for Emotionally Intelligent Learning in Chicago. “But gallows humor is a way of making difficult things a little less difficult.This is true as long as the humor is used for the right purpose. The main point of it should be inspiring peoplenot laughing at them. “Anything that would lift morale(士气) in terms of the company would be good humor, says Thierry Guedj, a professor of business and psychology at Boston University. “Before you say or do anything, think about, How is this helping my employees morale?You want to give your employees and co-workers a sense of belonging, so dont make observations that are aggressive. Most obviously. Dr. Guedj says, dont make comments about peoples physical appearance, or faith. If you have any doubt, its appropriate, dont go through with it.Or you can take aim at the person that you know wont be offended(冒犯):Yourself. “If theres going to be a joke or story, it should be you,” Mr. Dunkelblau says. For example, if youre a marketing manager reviewing a failed campaign that you led,begin with a line like, “The guy who gave permission to this deal might just be looking for work next week.“People with the ability to laugh at themselves can give other people permission to laugh at themselves too, Mr. Jones says. “And if you can laugh at yourself, you feel better about yourself.32.According to the text, gallows humor has the following functions EXCEPT_.A.reducing pressureB.improving performanceC.making people more creativeD.leading to a big mistake33.Which of the following would Dr. Guedj most probably agree with?A.Gallows humor is the basic source of morale.B.Gallows humor allows people to laugh at others.C.Gallows humor may sometimes be used for the wrong purpose.D.Anything that may lift morale can be called gallows humor.34.When people use gallows humor,they should_.A.observe who is aggressiveB.show a sense of belongingC.doubt about the result of humorsD.try to avoid irritating others35.What can we infer from the text?A.People tend to laugh at others rather than themselves.B.Laughing at ourselves can help relieve the stress of others.C.People cant avoid offending others with gallows humor.D.People who laugh at themselves are hard to be friends with.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。What do the worlds most successful people all have in common?By examining the work habits of over 150 greatest writers and artists and scientists, the researchers including Standford Professor Jeffrey Preffer found that high achievers like Robert Moses turn out to be all alike:Busy! Busy!_36_In a study of general managers in industry, John Kotter reported that many of them worked 60 to 65 hours per weekwhich translates into at least six 10-hour days. The ability and willingness to work difficult and tiring hours has characterized many powerful figures. Energy and strength provide many advantages for those seeking to build power.Just Say No!The difference between successful people and very successful people is that very successful people say “no” to almost everything. And thats what gives them the time to accomplish so much._37_And focus means saying “no” to a lot of distractions(分神).Know What You Are!Ignore your weaknesses and keep improving your strengths. Dont waste time exploring skill areas where you have little competence. Instead, focus on and build on your strengths. _38_Create Good Luck!Luck is not magical there is a science to it. Richard Wiseman studied lucky people for his book The Luck Factor, and broke down what they do right. _39_By being more outgoing, open to new ideas, following the feeling that something is true, being optimistic, lucky people create possibilities.Does applying these principles to your life actually work? Wiseman created a “Luck School” to test the ideasand it was a success. In total, 80 percent of people who attended Luck School said that their luck had increased. _40_A.Spend enough time to improve your weaknesses.B.Achievement requires focus.C.On average, these people reported that their luck had increased by more than 40 percent.D.High achievers never stop working and they never lose a minute.E.Busy people are more likely to be lucky.F.This means knowing who you are, what you are and what you are good at.G.Certain personality types are luckier because they behave in a way that offers the chance for good opportunities.第三部分 英语知识运用 (共两节, 满分45)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。When Pat Jones finished college, she decided to travel around the world and see as many foreign places as she could41 she was young. Pat wanted to visit Latin America42 , so she got a job43an English teacher in a school in Bolivia. Pat spoke a little Spanish,44 she was able to communicate with her students even when they didnt45 much English.A sentence she had read somewhere stuck in her mind:if you dream46 a foreign language, you have really mastered(掌握)it. Pat repeated this sentence to her students and47 that some day she would dream in Spanish and they would dream in48 .One day, one of her49 students came up and explained in Spanish that he had not done his homework. He had50 early, and had slept51.What does this have to do with your52 ?” Pat asked.I dreamed all night, Miss Jones, and my dream was in English. ”In English?” Pat was very53 ,since he was such a bad student. She was54 secretly jealous (嫉妒的).Her55 was still not in Spanish.But she encouraged(鼓励)her young student,“Well,56 me about your dream.All the people in my dream57 English,” the student said. “And all the signs were in English. All the newspapers and magazines and all the TV programs were in English. ”“But thats58 ,”said Pat, “what did all the people say to you?”“Im sorry,Miss Jones. Thats 59 I slept so badly. I didnt 60 a word they said. It was a nightmare(噩梦)!”41.A.becauseB.whileC.ifD.since42.A.firstB.at firstC.lastD.at last43.A.forB.ofC.asD.like44.A.andB.butC.soD.yet45.A.sayB.knowC.readD.write46.A.inB.aboutC.ofD.for47.A.thoughtB.realizedC.hopedD.wanted48.A.EnglishB.SpanishC.RussianD.German49.A.brightB.excellentC.bestD.worst50.A.got upB.gone to bedC.fallen asleepD.woken up51.A.wellB.soundlyC.badlyD.heavily52.A.EnglishB.languageC.dreamD.homework53.A.surprisedB.worriedC.pleaseD.excited54.A.yetB.seldomC.alsoD.still55.A.studyB.classC.workD.dream56.A.answerB.writeC.tellD.ask57.A.readB.likedC.spokeD.learned58.A.wonderfulB.terribleC.funnyD.strange59.A.howB.whyC.whenD.because60.A.hearB.understandC.knowD.remember第II卷注意事项:用0.5毫米黑色笔迹的签字笔将答案写在答题卡上。写在本试卷上无效。第三部分 英语知识运用 (共两节,满分45分)第2节 (共10小题;每小题1.5分,满分15分)阅读下面材料,在空白处填入适当的内容(1个单词)或括号内单词的的正确形式。Andrew was going for a sales job interview. He knew he had the _61_(little) experience to get the job. In fact, he wasnt even sure how hed got the interview. _62_he did know was that he was very thankful for the opportunity given to him.Though the interview _63_(go) well, it was impressed on him again that _64_(compare) with the other candidates he didnt have the ability _65_(get) the job. As he left the building, he gave the receptionist _66_envelope. Inside was a thank-you note for the