北京市昌平区新学道临川学校2020学年高二英语上学期期中试题

新学道临川学校2020学年度第一学期期中考试高二英语试卷第I卷 （选择题 共100分）第一部分：听力（共两节，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 man want the woman to do?A. Sent for a doctor for him. B. Ask for sick leave for him.C. Buy some medicine for him.2. How is the man planning to go to New York?A. By bus. B. By plane. C. By train.3. What does the man think of the city?A. Quite good. B. Not good enough. C. Just OK.4. What program will be on at half past nine tonight?A. English Learning for Children. B. Science and Health.C. Womens Football Match.5. Where are the two speakers?A. At home. B. At a shop. C. At school.第二节（共15题；每小题1.5分，满分22.5分）听第6段材料，回答第6至8题。6. Which of the following does the man phone?A. A post office. B. A newspaper office. C. A repair office.7. What is the mans telephone number?A. 8741-71847. B. 8714-71847. C. 8714-714878. Why does the man call the woman?A. To change the telephone. B. To change a new phone number.C. To repair the line.听第7段材料，回答第9至11题。9. Why did Bob give Nancy a call?A. To ask her to buy some tennis tickets.B. To invite her to go to a concert.C. To invite her to watch a tennis match.10. What is Nancy going to do tomorrow evening?A. Go to a concert. B. Clear up her flat. C. Go to a theater.11. When will the concert on next Saturday evening be over?A. At 5:30. B. At 7:30. C. At 10:30.听第8段材料，回答第12至14题。12. What are the speakers talking about ?A. The mans trip to New York.B. The ladys trip to New York.C. The ladys physics class.13. What did the lady see in New York?A. The New York library. B. The New York City Park.C. The Statue of Liberty.14. What advice did the lady give the man?A. Visit New York in spring or fall.B. Visit New York when it is hot.C. Visit the Statue of Liberty.听第9段材料，回答第15至17题。15. Whom is the woman buying the gifts for?A. Her cousin. B. Her nephew. C. Her brother.16. How much does the woman want to spend on the gift?A. Twenty dollars. B. Thirty dollars. C. Fifty dollars.17. What is most likely to happen next ?A. The woman will buy nothing.B. The woman will buy a desk lamp.C. The man will give another suggestion.听第10段材料，回答第18至20题。18. Where can the listeners buy Beginning English ?A. In the bookshop. B. In the classroom. C. In the main office.19. What can the listeners do during the break?A. Go online. B. Walk around . C. Eat in the classroom.20. What class is on Tuesday?A. Maths. B. Typing. C. English.第二部分：阅读理解 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。AThe first newspapers were written by hand and put up on walls in public places. The earliest daily newspaper was started in Rome in 59 BC. In the 700s the worlds first printed newspaper was published. Europe didnt have a regularly published newspaper until 1609, when one was started in Germany.The first regularly published newspaper in the English language was printed in Amsterdam in 1620. In 1621, an English newspaper was started in London and was published once a week. The first daily English newspaper was the Daily Courant (每日新闻). It came out in March, 1702.In 1690, Benjamin Harris printed the first American newspaper in Boston. But not long after it was first published, the government stopped the paper. In 1704, John Campbell started The Boston Newsletter (波士顿新闻通讯), the first newspaper published in the American colonies. By 1760, the colonies had more than thirty daily newspapers. There are now about 1800 daily papers in the United States.Today, as a group, English language newspapers have the largest circulation (发行量) in the world. But the largest circulation for a newspaper is that of the Japanese newspaper Yomiuri Shimbun (读卖新闻). It sells more than 10 million copies every day.21. The first regularly published newspaper in Europe was printed in _.A. England B. Germany C. France D. Sweden22. The first printed newspaper in America came out in _.AWashington B. New York C. Boston D. New Orleans23. Which is NOT true according to the passage?A. The first regularly published newspaper in the English language was printed in Amsterdam.B. English language newspapers sell more than 10 million copies every day.C. Europe didnt have a regularly published newspaper in 1608.D. The first daily English newspaper came out in March, 1702.BFor the growing number of Chinese heading west to work and study, theres plenty they find surprising. Upon arrival in the West, many Chinese find they have to firstly put on the brakes. Li Yifeng, raised in northern China and now based in England, agrees. “The only thing Chinese people would be shocked by in Britain is how long it takes to do things,” he says. “For instance, in China if you want to open a bank account, you dont wait, you just do it at the counter.”Outofhours and weekend work is standard in China, but in Britain, the weekend is for family and friends.Jack Chen, who left his homeland 12 years ago and is now a lawyer in Belgium says office politics are simpler in Europe, partly because the hierarchy (等级制度) is less rigid than in China, where the boss really is the boss and social class in the office is very obvious and important. As a result, staff in a Chinese company think very carefully about how to present their views and ideas. Employees in the West can share their opinions more freely. In China you should have the wisdom to say something in an appropriate way. But in Europe you can just say what you want.The newest Chinese arrivals have a very different view to previous generations, according to Sharon Jin, who moved to the US 20 years ago and is now an American citizen. “Almost 100% of people of my generation who came to the States want to get a green card,” she says. “But today younger Chinese plan to work for 10 years here and then return to China to buy a house or look after their parents.” While a record number of 523,700 students left China to study elsewhere in 2020, roughly 70%80% of students abroad have been returning in recent years because of the attractive job market at home, according to the Chinese Ministry of Education.24What do many Chinese find surprising while in Britain?A. That they drive faster than the drivers in Britain.B. That they can open a bank account at any time.C. That working extra hours in Britain is very common.D. That working pace in Britain is less fast than at home.25It can be inferred from Paragraph 2 that _.A. Jack Chen has been a lawyer in Belgium for 12 yearsB. employees in the West show less respect for their bossC. Chinese employees are cautious when presenting ideasD. people in Europe express themselves in a modest way26According to the Chinese Ministry of Education, most students return to China because _.A. its hard for them to get a green cardB. its easy for them to buy a house at homeC. they will have to look after their parentsD. there are more job opportunities in China27How does the writer organize the text?A. By interviewing students abroad. B. By comparing the differences.C. By discussing some facts. D. By listing some figures.CWe love to hear from you! Below are some of the letters weve received recently：In Defense of SpongeBob.My class read the story in the September 23 issue about fastpaced cartoons versus slowerpaced ones(“All Cartoons Arent Equal”, 9/23 ). My younger brother Gavin has learning problems and cant understand some things. He doesnt understand Caillou because the characters dont talk very much, and Gavin doesnt know what they are doing. He does understand SpongeBob because the characters talk and explain what is going on. So, even though these cartoons are fastpaced, they are good for Gavin.Noah, 5th Grade, NCBehind the Band.I saw in one of your magazines a story about a band from the small town that I lived in before I moved to North Carolina. The bands name is New Hollow (“Ready to Rock”, 9/30). Theyre based out of New Albany, Ohio. I saw them in concert before they became popular. Thank you for publishing information on this band. It was really cool.Jack P. , 11, NCSaving Landmarks.I am very glad that we are preserving (保护) more historical landmarks (遗址) (“Sites Worth Saving”, 10/17). I think it is very important for our cities to preserve the historical landmarks because they play a very important role in our society by educating people about how things were built before.HarrisonHelping Somalia.In an October issue, I read about Somalia (“Somalia: A Cry for Aid”, 10/21 ). It was so sad. I really want to help, but I dont know how. I do have one idea. I am on Girls on the Run, and every season we do a community service project. I thought I could get my team, and eventually, my school involved. I just dont know what to send to the poor people in Somalia. Food doesnt do well in shipping. Money? Supplies like soap and toothpaste?Amelia, 10, MI28. What can we learn from the letter In Defense of SpongeBob?A. Noah is in favor of the fastpaced cartoons.B. Gavin prefers to slowerpaced cartoons.C. Caillou is too fast to understand by children.D. The characters in SpongeBob dont talk.29Who may be interested in the historical knowledge?A. Noah. B. Jack P. C. Harrison. D. Amelia.30. Amelia may donate the following Somalia EXCEPT_.A. food B.money C. soap D.clothes31Which of the following is TRUE according to the passage?A. Girls on the Run is an organization that mainly helps the kids.B. New Hollow is a band that comes from North Carolina.C. Sites Worth Saving mainly talks about how to build the cities.D. A Cry for Aid calls for people to help the poor in Somalia.DIt was nearly dark, the sun was dropping down the mountains far away. Little Tom came back home, with tears in his eyes.“Whats the matter, Tom? Hows your trip？” his mother asked with a big smile. “I failed. The mountain is so high and full of big or small stones on the way. I still go ahead. But I was tired and it was so late that I had to come back.”Tom cried. “It doesnt matter, you are only 14 years old after all. You will have another chance.” his mother said. “But, standing at the top of the mountain is my dream！”Tom said. His father came over and asked, “Did you see the green trees on your way to the mountain？” “Sure, and there are a lot of beautiful flowers by the side of the road.” Tom replied. “Did you hear the birds singing？” his father asked. “There were many kinds of birds singing in the trees, and the sound was very sweet.” Tom said. “Did youfeel the beauty of nature？” his father asked. “Yes, the blue sky, the white clouds, the green trees and the colorful flowers made a nice picture.” Tom answered. “Thats enough!” his father smiled and said, “Please remember, son. For often, achieving what you expect is not the most important thing. Although you didnt reach the top of the mountain, you got a lot on the way.”It is true that not every goal will be achieved, not every job will end up with a success, and not every dream will come true. The most beautiful scenery is on the way.32Why did Tom feel sad after the trip?A. It was too late and nearly dark.B. He was too tired to continue his trip.C. He failed to reach the top of the mountain.D. There are too many big or small stones on the way.33What was NOT mentioned by Tom about his sightseeing?A. Wild animals. B. Green trees.C. Colorful flowers. D. Singing birds.34What does his fathers words mean?A. Achieving something is not important.B. We are not always able to get what we expect.C. We dont have to reach the top of the mountain.D. It is more important to learn something on the way of climbing.35What is the best title of the passage?A. Cheer up the Sad Son B. Enjoy the Scenery on the WayC. Fail to Reach the Top D. Make Every Dream Come True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。When you travel, youll meet a lot of new people. You could greet them by saying “hello” in English or their language._36_HandshakesShaking hands is a very common greeting. Its done in North and South America, Africa, Europe and Asia. _37_ Along with eye contact and a smile, it helps create a good first impression.KissingEuropeans often greet each other with kisses on the cheek. _38_ In Germany, one kiss is typical. People in Spain, Italy and several other countries kiss twice, once on each cheek. The French give more kisses, but sometimes even they dont know what number is proper. In England, however, people shake hands but dont usually kiss.BowingBowing is another traditional form of greeting, especially in Asia. Japanese people, for example, tend to greet others by bowing from the waist. In Thailand, the traditional greeting is called a wai. _39_ They express extra respect by holding their hands higher or lowering their heads more. Similarly, in India people hold their palms together, lower their heads and say, “Namaste.”Greetings are a way to show respect, love and simple friendliness. When you travel, its helpful to know how people greet each other. _40_ Just watch the local people and imitate (模仿) them.A. But if you dont know, dont worry.B. Mexico and Egypt are two examples.C. The number of kisses varies from country to country.D. People press their palms together and bow their heads.E. In the United States a firm handshake is very important.F. But in many countries theres also a physical side to greetings.G. While doing this, they press their elders hands to their foreheads.第三部分：完形填空(共20小题；每小题1.5分，满分30分)阅读下面短文，从四个选项中，选出可以填入空白处的最佳选项。While driving around the corner of our townhouse, I always noticed an old man sitting by his front yard. He seemed cold and _41_. One morning, while I was driving past him with my daughter, I decided to _42_ him. At the beginning, he looked _43_ and looked aroundthere was _44_ there. Then, I saw his hand go up _45_ and he waved back shyly. “Why did you wave at him? We dont _46_ him，” my daughter said.I told her that it was just an act of kindness that didnt _47_ anything, and it gave both him and me a sense of _48_. She told me she had thought waving to a stranger was _49_, but next time she would _50_ it. It seemed not bad.Interestingly, we lived close to the old man, so we _51_ him rather often. Whenever we drove by, both of us would wave at him and, pretty soon, the old man _52_ waving at everyone who passed by his home.One day, my daughters friend came to visit and said that she just saw a(n) _53_ old man who waved at her in a _54_ way. She mentioned that she waved back at him _55_ she didnt know him, and it was really _56_ and even made her day. Upon hearing this, my daughter told her the _57_ of how all the waving began. Her friend responded, “Tell your mom thats really _58_！”Her friends response taught my daughter that an act of kindness could be very _59_ and effortless if you really wanted to do it. It showed us how giving happiness _60_ both the giver and the receiver.41A. lonely B. funny C. busy D. happy42A. smile at B. turn to C. wave at D. look after43A. surprised B. excited C. worried D. frightened44A. somebody B. nobody C. grass D. snow45A. bravely B. proudly C. secretly D. slowly46A. like B. understand C. know D. visit47A. cost B. get C. lack D. mean48A. importance B. humor C. joy D. relief49A. interesting B. wonderful C. particular D. embarrassing50A. avoid B. try C. remember D. receive51A. praised B. called C. helped D. saw52A. started B. suggested C. missed D. forgot53A. rich B. strange C. honest D. clever54A. special B. normal C. silly D. friendly55A. in case B. now that C. even though D. as if56A. good B. safe C. necessary D. fair57A. task B. plan C. joke D. story58A. different B. cool C. simple D. common59A. dangerous B. useful C. natural D. hopeful60A. comforted B. saved C. controlled D. benefited第II卷（非选择题 共50分）I.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式。Many people keep small fish 61._ pets. They keep them in a tank of water. The tank is made of glass. People can look 62._ it. They can see inside the tank and watch the fish.The fish need room. They mustnt be crowded. They need air 63._ (breathe). There must be enough water for all the fish. So the size of the tank is very 64._ (importance)In the tank people put small plants 65._ are good for fish. They give oxygen to the water. Plants help in other ways, too. They can hide behind the plants and sleep, lay 66._ (egg) there.The fish must 67._ (keep) in water all the time. Some fish can jump high. So the tank should be covered. This keeps the fish from 68._ (jump) out.The fish need food and should be fed every day. But 69._ you give them too much food, it is very bad, for the extra food will fall to the bottom and make the water dirty. So the fish should get just enough food and finish 70._ in ten