云南省曲靖会泽县第一中学2020学年高二英语下学期第一次质检考试试题

云南省曲靖会泽县第一中学2020学年高二英语下学期第一次质检考试试题第I卷第一部分 听力（共两节，满分 30 分）第一节听下面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.Whatdoesthemanhopetheweatherwillbelike tomorrow？A. Fine. B.Rainy.C.Cloudy.2. Whatdoesthewomanlikedoinginhersparetimenow?A.Watchingmovies.B.WatchingTV.C.Reading.3.Whatsizeshoesdoesthemanwearnow?A. Size40. B.Size41. C.Size42.4.Whodoesthemanthinkplaysfootballthebestinhisschool?A.JamesSmith. B.AdamBrown. C.JaneSmith.5.Whichmeansoftransportdidthewomantake?A.Thecar. B.Thebus. C.Thebike.第二节听下面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。请听第6段材料，回答第6、7题。6.WhatdidTedWilliamschoosetodoinWWII?A.Teachbaseball. B.Cheerupsoldiers. C.Fightinthewar.7.Whatarethespeakersmainlytalkingabout?A.Theirsportsheroesinhistory. B.Famousathletesinwars. C. Great football players.请听第7段材料，回答第8、9题。8.Howmuchwillthewomanpaytojointhesportscenter?A.50. B.30. C.18.9.Whenwillthespeakersgotothesportscenter?A.OnTuesday. B.OnThursday.C.OnFriday.请听第8段材料，回答第10至12题10.Howoldisthemansphysicsteacher?A.Inhisthirties. B.Inhisforties. C.Inhisfifties.11.Whatdoesthemanthinkofhismathteacher? A.Boring. B.Humorous. C.Strict.12.Whoisanewteachertothewoman?A.Thephysicsteacher.B. Themathteacher. C.TheEnglishteacher.请听第9段材料，回答第13至16题。13.WhatdoesCarloshate?A.Shopping. B.Museums. C.Football.14.WherearethespeakersgoingtoeatonSaturdayevening?.A.InanItalianrestaurant.B.InaChineserestaurant.C.InaFrenchrestaurant.15 WhatwillthespeakersdoonSundaymorning?A.SeeoffCarlos. B.Goforadrive. C.Walkalongtheriver.16 WhycantthespeakersgotothecinemaonSundayafternoon?A.Theydonthavetime. B.Carlosdoesntlikefilms.C.Ericdoesntlikethatcinema.请听第10段材料，回答第17至20题。17.Whatdidthe speakerdo?A.Hewasasportsman. B.Hewasacoach. C. HewasaTVreporter.18.HowlongdidDaleBegg-smithtrainbeforebeingchosentocompeteforAustralia?A.Twoyears. B.Threeyears. C.Fouryears.19.WhendidDaleBegg-smithwinthegoldmedal?A. In2020. B. In2020. C. In2020.20.WhatisJasonBegg-smithgoodat?A.Fishing. B.Surfing. C.Tennis.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。AHere list some biggest and best bookstores in Beijing： Wangfujing Xinhua Bookstore It is the one of the best bookstores in Beijing and largest chain bookshop in China with thousands of branches It offers a large collection of books involving politics， economics， literature， education， art and science， with a total number nearly 200，000 books VCDs， DVDs and digital reading materials can also be found in the bookshop Opening Hours： 09：00 - 21：30 Location： No.218， Wangfujing Street， Dongcheng District （next to Oriental Plaza） China Bookstore As one of the best bookstores in Beijing， it is not a very big one， but it offers many traditional Chinese literature works The new books here are at an 80% discount normally， while there are some second hand books as well at much cheaper prices Additionally， you will find an impressive selection of books on Chinese painting， calligraphy and photography Opening Hours： 09：00 - 17：00 （Weekdays） Location： No.115， East Liulichang Street， Xicheng District Beijing Language and Culture University Press Bookstore This is the best one from which to buy Chinese language learning books of all levels There are also dictionaries， encyclopedias， linguistic books and reading materials from which to choose Opening Hours： 09：00 - 17：00 （Weekdays） 09：00 - 16：00 （Weekends） Location： Chengfu Rd， Haidian District Beijing Book Building There is a great variety of books from which you may choose In this biggest bookstore in Beijing， you will find books written in English in the basement， and there are many Chinese language learning materials on the third floor The personnel in the bookshop are very helpful， and they speak English Opening Hours： 09：00 - 21：00 Location： No.17， West Changan Avenue， Xicheng District21 Where are you most likely to find affordable new books at a lower price？ _A. Chengfu Rd， Haidian DistrictB. No.218， Wangfujing Street， Dongcheng DistrictC. No.115， East Liulichang Street， Xicheng DistrictD. No.17， West Changan Avenue， Xicheng District22 Which bookstore has the longest opening hours on weekdays？ _A. Wangfujing Xinhua BookstoreB. China BookstoreC. Beijing Language and Culture University Press BookstoreD. Beijing Book Building23 What is special about Beijing Book Building？ _A. It sells Chinese language learning booksB. It features the largest variety of booksC. Its staff can communicate in EnglishD. It has many floors and sectionsBAfrica is a very diverse land with many different tribes One tradition that many of these groups share is painting or marking their bodies and faces in color They do this for many reasons Some marks are used to identify people as part of the group Other marks are used for ceremonies such as wedding and during times of war Lets look at some different examples of body painting Red is a common color in body painting because it often represents health and long life Among the Masai of East Africa， when men are old enough to marry and make decisions for their people， they participate in a special ceremony in which they paint their heads and faces red This ceremony takes place every seven to fourteen years， so there is not an exact age for participating in it The Samburu， also from East Africa， like to paint their faces and hair red because they think it looks pretty The Masai men also have a unique way of showing that they are brave To show that he has killed a lion， a man will paint his body with a natural white material， making special marks to represent this accomplishment The Masai men also use this white to show that they are no longer boys and are considered adults One quite unusual example of face painting is done by the Wodaabe people of West Africa Once a year， they have a beauty contest for men The men paint their faces yellow and red Then they add white and black circles and lines Black paint is used near the eyes and on the lips to draw attention to the whiteness of their eyes and teeth， which the Wodaabe consider most beautiful The women then decide which man they like best As you travel， enjoy the beautiful and bright colors of Africa24 How do some African groups recognize their people？ _A. By the color of the skin and hairB. B. By the marks their parents give to themC. C. By the different styles of their paintingD By the different color in their faces or bodies25 The Samburu paint their faces red in order to show _ A. their bravenessB. their growthC. their happinessD. their beauty26 What color will the Masai men use to show their achievement？ _A. WhiteB. RedC. YellowD. Black27 Who have the tradition of the beauty contest？ _A. The Masai peopleB. The Wodaabe peopleC. The Samburu peopleD. The South African peopleCIts often hard to find family holidays that everyone will enjoy.Cruises (海上航游) can be fun, but may offer activities either for small children or adults, with not much for teenagers.Fifteenyearold Josh Sandford and his 13yearold sister Rowena took a cruise last year, on a ship called the Rega.“Before we left, Id spent ages looking at the brochure (宣传册), and all the activities on offer, so I was really looking forward to it，” says Josh.“When we got on, I could see they had activities that teenagers could join in, so we couldnt really say the brochure was wrong.But they were a bit boring things like old movies wed seen before.I wish thered been somewhere for people my age to just hang out together.My parents really enjoyed it, but they were disappointed that we didnt.”Joshs parents had almost decided theyd never take their family on a cruise again when they heard about some new cruises that were specially for families with teenagers.So earlier this year the Sandford family set off again, this time on a ship called the Flora.“We did some tours organised by the Flora when the ship stopped in different ports (港口)，” says Josh.“We went off and explored some old ruins.I was worried itd be boring, but I have to admit the ruins were actually quite cool.”“The biggest difference was the activities on board, though, like a great gym and two pools.There was a fantastic rockclimbing wall, too, although lots of the teenagers on board didnt seem to want to try it.Maybe they were too scared, as it was really high.But my sister immediately managed to get all the way up it, so I just had to do the same！”Josh and Rowenas family had such a good time on their last cruise that theyre thinking of going again in fact, theyre already saving up for it!28 It seems that the Rega _.Aprovided wrong information in the travel brochureBdidnt offer satisfying activities for teenagersConly provided activities suitable for adultsDdidnt satisfy the needs of Joshs parents29 After the trip on the Rega, Joshs parents _.Aconsidered giving up cruise holidaysBstarted to look for adventurous cruisesCfound it hard to get along with teenagersDdecided they would never take children along30 What did Josh think of the tours organised by the Flora?AHe found them a little boring.BHe didnt think they were special.CHe was surprised to find he enjoyed them.DHe was worried that his parents wouldnt love them.31 What does the text mainly talk about?ATeen cruises. BFamily holidays.CDifficult teenagers. DSpecial families.DI am the third daughter in a family of five.I was born at Malden Hospital and was immediately sent to Floating Hospital in Boston.I had a hole in my heart and a low platelet count (血小板计数), which are common problems of people with TAR syndrome (综合征)I came home for a short stay after my birth and then went back and did not return home until just before Thanksgiving.My parents have told me that after I was born our family doctor had a very important conversation with them.He said，“You have two choices with your daughter.One is that you do everything for her now, in the future, and after you die; the other is that you do nothing.” My parents picked the former.I do not have a great many memories of my childhood but I do remember I spent the first ten years in and out of hospitals.I do remember I stayed in the Boston hospital until I was around 2 years old and then I went to Shriners.I guess few children can bear that.Ive grown up with great determination.I think that was a personality trait that I was born with and then my family developed that in me as I grew up.I had to deal with a lot of people making fun of me, staring at me, and pitying me.At a young age I realized that I could hide my pain with laughter.So I used that method when other children made fun of me and they stopped a lot faster than if I cried.Laughter was not the expected response so I guess they didnt feel it was fun to continue.There was emotional and physical pain.I required the aid of a walker until I was about five years old.I had about ten major operations before the age of ten.I had to relearn to walk several times.I think having TAR syndrome has made me a strong person physically and emotionally.Despite these difficulties and challenges, I have gone on to be awarded a Masters Degree and a black belt in Tae Kwon Do (跆拳道), and I am now an inspirational speaker.32 From the first paragraph, we can learn that _.Athe writers parents knew about her disease before she was bornBthe writer didnt go back home until she was two years oldCthe writers parents found that they could do nothing for herDthe writers parents were brave enough to accept the cruel reality33 What was the writers childhood like?AIt was hopeless.BIt was hard for her.CIt was quite enjoyable. DIt was fun.34 What does the underlined word “that” in Paragraph 3 refer to?AThe authors born disability. BThe authors childhood memory.CThe authors great determination. DThe authors ability to deal with others.35 When other children made fun of her, the writer would _.Aremain silentBshout back Claugh Dcry loudly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。If you stayed up or had a bad night of sleep last night， you know its difficult to stay awake in class today Your teachers voice might begin to sound like a lullaby（催眠曲） (36) To keep yourself awake， some tips are worth trying in class Sit in the front of the room Why？ (37) Besides， itll be easier to pay attention and participate when youre in the front Youll also be near the people who are more likely to participate， and the sound of their voices might keep you awake (38) Ask and answer questions and pay attention to the lecture This will help if youre tired or discouraged by the content of the lecture， because you can ask your teacher questions to get to the bottom of the problems Talking will also keep you engaged and alert It might be helpful to make a goal for yourself to answer or ask at least 3questions per class(39) For example， you might say I didnt understand the last part of the proof Could you explain it again in more detail？Listen actively to the lesson Active listening is a great way to force yourself to stay awake because it requires engagement of your mind as well as your body(40) To effectively listen to your teacher， you should try to maintain eye contact， face the speaker， pay close attention to what the speaker is saying and ask questions during a pause in the lecture A Participate in class activities B Develop interest in the subject C If so， classrooms can be boring because youre tired D Keep silent all the time and try to catch as much information as possible E To avoid annoying your teacher you should try to keep your questions on topic F Youll be more motivated to stay awake if you know that the teacher can see you easily G Practicing active listening can help you keep your eyes open for the length of the lesson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。A girl complained to her father about her hard life. She didnt know what she could do and wanted to(41). She was tired of fighting and fighting. One problem had been settled, but (42)appeared.Her father, a cook, took her into the(43). He poured water into three pots and boiled it. After the water came to a boil, he put some(44)in the first pot, eggs in the second and coffee in the last. He waited for them for a few minutes (45)any words.The girl closed her mouth and waited, impatient and(46)by what her father was doing. After about 20 minutes, her father (47)the stove, took out the carrots and put them in a bowl. He took the eggs and put them in another bowl. After that he (48)the coffee into a cup. Turning back to his (49), he asked, “Sweetheart, what do you see?”“Carrots, eggs and coffee,” she replied.Her father asked her to(50)the carrots. She did and felt that the carrots were (51).(52)he asked her to take the eggs and break them. After peeling them, she felt the eggs were hard.Last, her father asked her to smell the coffee.She asked, “What does this (53), Father?”He (54)that each of the things had felt the same unfortunate fate. They were all boiled in (55), but with a (56)result. The strong and hard carrots became soft and weak after being boiled. The fragile eggs became (57)after cooking. Coffee grounds were very unique. They could change the water.“(58)one are you?” asked her father, “When calamity（不幸的事）(59)on your door, what will your (60)be? Are you carrots, eggs of coffee?”41 A. give inB. carry onC. go onD. give up42 A. anotherB. the restC. the otherD. the second43 A. backyardB. storeroomC. kitchenD. bedroom44 A. potatoesB. applesC. tomatoesD. carrots45 A. withB. withoutC. beyondD. over46 A. surprisedB. excitedC. confusedD. relaxed47 A. turned offB. turned downC. turned onD. turned out48 A. putB. pickedC. flewD. poured49 A. sonB. daughterC. kitchenD. pot50 A. smellB. eatC. touchD. taste51 A. strongB. softC. lightD. heavy52 A. After thatB. Since thenC. Now thatD. Once agai53 A. referB. sayC. meanD. think54 A. questionedB. suggestedC. requiredD. explained55 A. stoveB. potC. waterD. fire56 A. differentB. sameC. similarD. wonderful57 A. deliciousB. calmC. hardD. broken58 A. WhatB. WhichC. WhoseD. Whichever59 A. knocksB. touchesC. looksD. waits60 A. answerB. responsibilityC. reactionD. impression第 II 卷第三部分 英语知识运用（共两节，满分 45）第二节（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）或括号内单词的正确形式。1. Writing is important for us because it can express what we think and show our ability to use language. The writing ability is greatly required in most workplaces. Therefore, we should attach great importance to it. Many students want to know (61) to improve their writing. Here (62) （be）some suggestions about being a successful writer