内蒙古包头市第四中学2020学年高二英语下学期期中试题(1)

内蒙古包头市第四中学2020学年高二英语下学期期中试题第I卷第一部分：听力（共两小节，满分30分）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秒钟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.Who is answering the phone?A. Linda B. Tom C. David2.What is the womans plan for tonight?A. To go to the park. B.To go to a concert. C.To visit her brother.3. What does the woman want the man to do next?A.Move a shelf. B.Carry a box. C.Leave the apartment.4. What are the two speakers mainly talking about?A.When to attend a meeting.B.When to pick up their parents.C.When to do Christmas shopping.5. When is Marys birthday?A. May 13th B. May 14th C. May 15th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。每段对话后有几个小题，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。每段对话读两遍。听第6段材料，回答第6、7题。6.What does the man order?A. Hot dogs and coffee.B. Burgers and tea.C. Sandwiches and juice7.How much does the man give the woman as a tip?A.Three dollars. B.Two dollars. C.One dollar.听第7段材料，回答第8、9题。8.Why doesnt the man like the bedroom?A.It is not big enough.B.It is not well equipped.C.It is not filled with sunshine.9.What does the man suggest doing?A.Getting a new shower.B.Throwing away the old stuffC.Buying some new furniture.听第8段材料，回答第10至12题。10.Which month is it probably now?A.October B.November C.December11.Which city is the womans brother coming back from?A.Washington D.C. B.Atlanta. C.Chicago.12.What is the time now?A.4:30pm B.5:00pm. C.5:30pm.听第9段材料，回答第13至16题。13.What did the man do on Sunday afternoon?A.He went skating.B.He watched a movie.C.He went over his notes.14.What does the woman want the man to do?A.Help prepare for an exam.B.Go swimming with her.C.Find a part-time job.15.What day is it probably today?A.Wednesday. B.Tuesday. C.Monday.16.What is the weather probably like now?A.Fine B.Cloudy C.Rainy.听第10段材料，回答第17至20题。17.What was the last place the speakers aunt went before going to the restaurant?A.A fashion store. B.A snack shop. C.A park.18. What did the speakers aunt think what happened to her purse?A.Someone took it away.B.She left it in the hotel.C.She dropped it somewhere.19.How old was the young man when he first met the speakers aunt?A.In his teens. B.In his twenties. C.In his thirties.20. Who did the speakers aunt help ten years ago?A.The young mans son.B.The young mans aunt.C.The young man himself.第二部分：阅读理解（共两节，满分40分）第一节：（共15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、D）中，选出最佳选项。AThe pupils of Grangetown High have been busy getting to know their newest and tallest classmate a 7-meter-tall giraffe outside their school.The giraffe is a huge sculpture(雕像) made by a local artist. The school sheadmaster noticed the sculpture in the artists garden as he drove past one day, and thought it would be perfect for his school. “I knew everyone would love it,” he said, because our basketball team is known as the Grangetown Giraffes, and they wear giraffes on their shirts. So I asked them to write a letter to the artist, asking how much it would cost to buy the giraffe. He was very kind and got it ready to deliver (递送) in six weeks all for nothing! It was expected to arrive one Sunday morning, so that the pupils would see it when they got to school on Monday 一 at that time they had no idea that we were getting it.The artist, Tom Bennett, was a university professor(教授) of chemistry before he left that job in 2020 and only took up metalwork a couple of years ago. I ve always drawn pictures,” he said. “I can even remember doing it on my first day at school I drew a horse. I wanted it to be the best horse picture ever, but I dont think I succeeded. Toms first metalwork was a bicycle for two that he and his wife could go cycling on together. “It was the most uncomfortable bike ever created,” he said , “so I gave up making bicycles and went into sculpture instead.Meanwhile the pupils at Grangetown High are very happy with their new classmate. “Were going to hold a competition to give it a proper name,” said one girl. “Everyone likes the expression on its face, so perhaps that will give us some ideas.21. According to the text, the giraffe _.A. was as tall as a basketball playerB. was given to Grangetown High for freeC. was sent to Grangetown High on MondayD. was specially made for a basketball team22. When the pupils got to school on Monday, they probably felt_.A. shy B. sad C. excited D. confident23. What can we learn about Tom Bennett?A. He showed interest in art at an early age.B. He was good at drawing, especially horses,C. He visited Grangetown High as a professor.D. He learned a lot about sculpture at university.24. Whats the main idea of the text?A. It was a difficult job to name a giraffe.B. Tom Bennett is well-known as a sculptor,C. The Grangetown Giraffes is a strong team.D. A metal giraffe arrived at Grangetown High.BOver 40 years ago, a country music DJ convention(大会) was held every year in Nashville, Tennessee. Many country performers used to attend the convention to give their performances. Fans would go to Nashville hoping to see their favorite performers. In the end, so many fans began showing up in Nashville that a festival named Fan Fair was born.The first Fan Fair was held in April 1972, in Nashville for four days. Some of country musicsbiggest stars attended. There were about fifty thousand fans. The first Fan Fair was so successful that planning began almost immediately for 1973. The date was changed to June, when the weather would be better. Over one hundred thousand fans attended the second Fan Fair.Every year brought so many performers and fans to Fan Fair that, in 1982, it was moved to the Tennessee State Fairgrounds. Fan Fair stayed at the fairgrounds for another nineteen years. There was always the unexpected during the festival. In 1974, former Beatle Paul McCartney attended. In 1992, more than six hundred reporters from Europe, Asia, and South America went to cover the appearance of a popular star, Billy Ray Cyrus, who had introduced a new country line dance. In 1996, Garth Brooks, who made a surprise appearance, signed autographs(签名) for 23 hours.In 2001, Fan Fair returned to downtown Nashville as the worldsbiggest country music festival. Now, over one hundred and twenty-five thousand country music fans go to Nashville every June. As you can imagine, those who want to attend Fan Fair must plan ahead. For example, they need to buy a ticket several months ahead of time. Of course, theres much more to prepare.25. According to the text, Fan Fair_.A. has a history of more than 50 yearsB. lasts almost half a month every yearC. is the most important music festival in AmericaD. is a time when country music lovers get together26. The second Fan Fair _.A. was held in the spring of 1972B. was more popular than the first oneC. was moved from Nashville to the fairgroundsD. was attended by former Beatle Paul McCartney27. The purpose of the fourth paragraph is to _.A. show why Fan Fair has been popularB. introduce three famous musiciansC. explain how Fan Fair startedD. ask people to attend Fan Fair28. What will the author probably talk about next?A. Advice for fans. B. Music in America.C. Education in Nashville. D. The future of country music.CSome unwelcome visitors from North America have been turning up in the waters off the coast of Great Britain.North American lobsters (龙虾) have been found in the North Sea (between Great Britain and Northwest Europe) , far from their own habitat. The lobsters usually live along the eastern coast of Canada and the United States.It is impossible that the lobsters could have made the 5 ,600-kilometre journey on their own. They were probably brought to Britain and then got away from containers. Some of the lobsters that were caught had elastic bands(松紧带) holding their legs shut, like lobsters that are kept in containers in stores or restaurants.Many may have been “set free” from some ships passing through the area. Sometimes passengers order a live lobster from a tank in the dining room and then ask the waiter to throw it overboard instead of cooking it.According to official records, 26 North American lobsters have been caught in waters off Great Britain since 1988. However, it is believed many more have been found but not reported.It is against the law to let North American lobsters come into British waters. If they settle down in European waters, it would be bad for the local lobsters. The two live in the same place and eat the same food. But North American lobsters are larger, stronger and more aggressive（好斗的）than European lobsters, and they produce young more quickly.As a result, they could take food and space away from the local lobsters, and from other types of shellfish that live in the same area. These lobsters may also carry diseases that could harm the local lobsters. ”29. Those unwelcome lobsters _.A. could travel 5,600 km a day on their ownB. used to live in waters off Great BritainC. would soon disappear in British watersD. might have escaped on the way to Britain30. What can we learn about European lobsters?A. They are growing too fast to be kept under control. .B. Shellfish often take away their food and space.C. They are easily harmed by North American lobsters.D. People become ill easily if they eat these lobsters.31. The authorspurpose of writing the text is most likely to_ .A. discuss B. report C. advertise D. introduceDMost buildings are built to stand up straight, but these look as if they might fall over!The church tower of SuurhusenBuilt in 1450, the 27-metre-high church tower lies in Suurhusen, Germany. It was built in wet land on foundations of oak tree trunks(树干) .When the land was drained(排水) later, the wood broke down, causing one side of the tower to be a little lower than the other. In 1975, the tower became a realhazardand people were not allowed to enter until the foundations were made strong again. The lean (倾斜) of the tower is now about five degrees.The Leaning Tower of PisaThe work of building the tower began in 1173, and was finally completed in 1372. In fact, it began to lean after just a couple of floors were built. And this condition continued in the centuries after its completion. The tower was finally closed to the public in 1990 after people failed to stabilize(使稳固) its foundations. In 2001, it was reopened after engineers removed soil from underneath its raised side. Now it leans just an angle of 3.97 degrees.Capital Gate of Abu DhabiCompleted in 2020, the Capital Gate tower in Abu Dhabi was designed to lean eighteen degrees. The building stands next to the Abu Dhabi National Exhibition Centre and contains, among other things, a fine hotel with wonderful views of the harbour. Also known as the leaning tower of Abu Dhabi, the tower is one of the tallest buildings in the city.Big Ben of London The building leans 0.26 degrees to the northwest. This was mainly caused by the engineering projects(项目) that have been carried out in the ground below it since the late 1800s. The tower, which has been continuously open since it was completed in 1858, has nowhere near the lean of the Tower of Pisa and is still completely safe to enter.32. The underlined word “hazard” in Paragraph 2 probably means “_”.A. danger B. church C. castle D. treasure33. What can we learn about the Leaning Tower of Pisa?A. It didnt lean until ten years after its completion.B. It took almost two hundred years to complete.C. It was built on foundations of oak tree trunks.D. It has been open since it was completed.34. Which of the following towers leans the most according to the text?A. The church tower of Suurhusen. B. The Leaning Tower of Pisa.C. Capital Gate of Abu Dhabi. D. Big Ben of London.35. What would be the best title for the text?A. The history of towersB. The art of building a towerC. The leaning towers of the worldD. Top four tallest towers in Europe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 youve ever wondered how dancers would tell the story of a man and a womans love for each other through dance moves, you should watch people dance the Rumba. 36 And it is considered the most passionate(富有激情的) ballroom dance.Like many Latin dances, the Rumba has its roots(根源) in Africa. When the Spanish first moved to the New World, they brought African slaves to work for them. 37 When they were finished with a hard days work, they would sometimes find the person they were in love with and dance the Rumba. 38 They wanted to dance the Rumba in public!The dance slowly spread and grew in popularity. Then, in the 1930s, the famous dance teacher Monsieur Pierre saw the Rumba being danced in New York and he decided it was so exciting and interesting that it should be danced in London, too. 39Today there are several types of Rumba people dance. Some dance a type of Rumba that is very fast and features (以为特点) big movements. 40 No matter what type of Rumba people dance, the story the dance tells is still the same: the love between a man and a woman.A. From there, the Rumba spread across the world.B. This popular dance is from the island nation of Cuba.C. Others dance a slow type of Rumba and use small steps.D. When slave masters saw this dance, they were impressed.E. Slaves worked long hours and had very few ways to relax.F. When the Rumba was first danced, it referred to a dance party.G. This dance became a formal dance done in public with a partner.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四个选项中，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。My dad came to America from Greece at the very young age of fourteen. He 41 an average of fourteen hours per day, six to seven days a week, for over thirty-five years. Because of his 42 work, he owned many restaurants in New Jersey. He was 43 his achievements and what he could 44 for his family.When I was graduating from college, Dad told me he decided to 45 the restaurants and retire (退休). “If you are graduating, my 46 is over. I have 47 my children and provided for all of you. I am going to 48 .”“Great, but what will you do? I 49 know you cooking in the kitchen and serving customers. I cant imagine you doing anything else,” I said.“I am going to play golf!” he 50 .“Golf? You have never played golf. I never heard you mention golf,” I was 51 .And then Dad 52 to play golf. He taught my brother and me the 53 and shared his interest with us. Dad would look at us and say, “If you live your life as you play the game of golf, you will be 54 .”He repeated often, “When you get to the green, stay focused (集中精力的) and hit straight down the fairway (平坦球道). Dont 55 anything else, and just know where you want to put the ball. Do this and you will 56 your goals.”Dad wanted us to have 57 and to stay focused on them to achieve 58 . He also wanted us to 59 ourselves and take time to have fun with friends and family.Dad retired at the age of fifty-six and played golf every day until his death at the age of eighty-six. What a 60 role model!41. A. workedB. studied C. practicedD. ran42. A. dangerousB. light C. poorD. hard43. A. worried aboutB. prepared forC. proud of D. tired of44. A. care B. find C. say D. provide45. A. open B. sell C. manageD. decorate46. A. plan B. doubt C. job D. hobby47. A. treatedB. hoped C. educatedD. noticed48. A. retire B. travel C. leave D. cook49. A. still B. only C. even D. never50. A. suggested B. accepted C. agreed D. replied51. A. excited B. ashamed C. shocked D. satisfied52. A. failed B. began C. forgotD. remembered53. A. directionB. game C. custom D. language54. A. strong B. special C. normal D. fine55. A. give upB. believe in C. turn to D. think about56. A. reach B. change C. refuse D. keep57. A. memoriesB. goals C. problems D. families58. A. happiness B. praise C. successD. effort59. A. trust B. organize C. enjoy D. count60. A. terribleB. great C. strange D. simple第II卷第三部分：英语知识运用（共两节，满分45分）第二节： （共10小题，每小题1.5分，共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。According to a study carried out recently, those who are always pleased and relaxed are less likely to suffer from colds, 61 (compare) with those unhappy people. The researchers from New York University said, “Being happy 62 (help) the body prevent diseases.”“ 63 seems that positive feelings may reduce the danger of illness,”said the chief researcher Sheldon Cohen. “ 64 (cheer) people dont catch colds often, and they seldom telltheirdoctors that they feel uncomfortable.”In Cohens study, 193 adults 65 (interview). They told researchers about their feelings on the first day. Two weeks later, all of them were made 66 (catch) colds b