吉林省白城市通榆县第一中学2020学年高二英语上学期期中试题

2020年高二年级上学期期中试卷英 语 试 卷1.本试卷分第一卷（选择题）和第二卷（非选择题）两部分，共150分；考试时间120分钟。2.本试卷各试题答案必须在答题纸上规定的答题区域内作答，否则无效。第I卷第一部分：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）请听下面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。每段对话仅读一遍。1.What is the man?A taxi driver B.A restaurant waiter C.A traffic policeman2.What will the man do when he goes to Edinburgh?A.To drive the woman there.B.To have a meeting in GlasgowC.To meet some important people3.Who is/are interested in the monkeys?A.The man B.The woman C. They both4.What are the two speakers doing?A.Playing a ball gameB.Cheering for OxfordC.Watching a football match5.Where did Paul plan to go on his way home?A.To the office B.To the bank C.To the shop第二节 （共15小题，每小题1.5分，满分22.5分）请听下面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。每段对话或独白读两遍。听第6段材料，回答第6至7题。6.What is the man going to do tonight?A.Come to the womans home for dinnerB.Go to a concert with the womanC.Go to a concert with his sister7.What does the man think of the woman?A.He thinks she is a good cookB.He thinks she does everything very quicklyC.He thinks she isnt food at cooking听第7段材料，回答第8至9题。8.How is the man leaving for Shanghai?A.By train B.By air C.By ship9.When will the plane leave?A.At 6:00 in the morningB.At 6:30 in the afternoonC.At 6:30 in the morning听第8段材料，回答第10至12题。10.What are the two speakers doing?A.Having a discussion B.Having an interview C.Having a meeting11.How many sisters does the man at least have?A.Two B.Only one C.Three12.What can we learn from the womans last word?A.The man is allowed to have the jobB.The man is asked to go to collegeC.The man is refused to work in the college听第9段材料，回答第13至16题。13.How often does the man eat fast food?A.Every day B.On workdays On weekends14.What is the main reason that the man eats fast food?A.Convenience B. Taste C. Benefits to health15.What does the man think of fast food?A.Its his favorite B. Its part if his life C. It needs improve16.How does the man did the fast food?A.Tasty B.Too bad C.Not too bad听第10段材料，回答第17至20题。17.What should people do to avoid paying too much in applying for a patent?A.Know what to look for B.Hire a professional C.Shorten the process18.Why should people write down the idea?A.To get to know what is inventionB.To fully prepare for their applicationC.To solve all of questions about their inventions19.How many main types of patents ate mentioned in the talk?A.Two B.Three Four20.Which if the following can people patent?A.Literary worksB.Physical phenomenaC.Technological tools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。APeople are always looking for lost cities and occasionally one is found:Borobudur in Indonesia,for example.But perhaps some of the places people look for never existedor did they?Here are just a few famous mythical cities.EI DoradoEI Dorado is a story that began in 1537,when Spanish explorers found the Muisca people in the mountains of what is now Colombia.They heard the story of a man who covered himself with gold and dives into a lake.Then people began to talk of EI Dorado”the golden man”.Soon people started it think of EI Dorado as a place,too-a city of gold and amazing riches.Nowadays,the name”EI Dorado ”is still uesed to mean”a place where you can get rich quickly”.AtlantisThere was once an island in the middle of the Atlantic Ocean.It was the mythical is land of Atlantis.The people of the island are very rich,thanks to the natural resources in their island.For hundreds of years,that lived simple lives.But slowly they began to change.They started to want power.So the gods decided to destroy Atlantis.Suddenly,the island and its people were swallowed by the sea and were never seen again.ShamnhalaIn Tibetain Buddhist tradition,Shamnhala is a mystical country that is hidden somewhere behind the Himalayas.Shamnhala is a word from an old language that means”place of peace”or”place of happiness”.It is said that there is no war in Shamnhala,and in the future,when the world is full of war,a huge army will come out of Shamnhala,destroy the worlds bad rulers,and star a new Golden Age. Some people say this will happen in 2424.21.Nowadays,”EI Dorado ”means” ”A.Colombia B.the golden manC.a place of great wealth D.the city with mountains22. Atlantis was destroyed by .A.the gods B.its peopleC.its powerful enemies D.the city with mountains23.What will probably happen in 2424 according to the last paragraph?A.The Himalayas will disappear B.The world will be full of peace.C.Shambhala will save the world D.There will be a war in Shambhala24.What would be the best title for the text?A.Rich lands B.Mythical citiesC.Famous tourist attractions D.Newly-found ancient countriesBI grew up in a small town.My father raised chickens and ran a construction company.I was only 10 years old when my dad gave me the responsibility of feeding the chickens and cleaning up the stable(马厩).He believed it was important for me to have those jobs to learn responsibility.Then,when I was 22,I found a job in Natchbill at a country music club called the Natchbill Palace.I washed dishes and cooked from 4:00p.m.to 9:00p.m. and then went on stage until 2:00 in the morning.It wasnt long before I became known as a singing cook.I has been rejected so many times by record companies that it was hard not to be discouraged. One night,a woman executive(董事长)from a company named Warner Brothers came to hear me sing.When the show was over,we sat down and talked and after she left,I said to myself it was one more rejection.A few weeks later,my manager received a phone call-Warner Brothers wanted to sign me to a record deal. Soon after,I released( 发行)my first record in June 1986.It sold over 2 million copies.My best efforts had gone into every job Ive ever held.It was the sense of responsibility that made me feel like a man.Knowing that I had done my best filled me with pride.I still feel that way today,even though I have become a well-known singer.25.Why did the writers father ask him to feed the chickens and clean up the stable?A. He wanted him to learn responsibilityB. He wanted him to take care of the familyC. He wanted him to raise animals in the futureD. He wanted him to manger the construction company26.Why was the writer once known as the singing cook?A. Because he was a cook at a country music clubB. Because he sang for guests while he worked as a cookC. Because he often sang while cookingD. Because he liked singing better than cooking.27.What made the writer proud of himself?A. His ability to live independentlyB. His sense of responsibility in whatever he didC. His courage in the face if rejectionsD. His hard work in his early days.CMy mother has always lived by some simple rules:Go to church every Sunday,help people in need,and dont worry about unchangeable things.These simple rules have allowed her to live a contented life,and in doing so,she sets an example for her children to follow.However,I had broken all of these rules by the time I set off for college.It was September,and I should have been excited as I stood on my college campus saying goodbye to my parents and embarking my new independent life.My mom hugged me,”Well come back to get you next weekend and you can come home for a visit!”My mom was worried about my social life.She was happy that I got good grades but had always told me there was more to life.What about faith?What about helping others?She encouraged me to go to church.She believed that weekly attendance was the answer to my pathetic（乏味的） social situationSometimes,I find myself being critical of my mothers simple ways.Its difficult with busy schedules to go to church every Sunday.Her simple rules have serves her well,and though I dont follow them as much as I should,they are there like a beacon(灯塔),calling for me to follow.28.How did the author feel when she went to college?A.Excited B.Disappointed C.Annoyed D.Sad29.What can we infer from the third paragraph?A.The author hated social activities.B.The author was angry with her friendC.The author couldnt adapt to university life at firstD.The author had a difficult time learning in college.30.Which words can be used to describe the authors mother better?A.Strict, simple and criticalB.Strict, contented and worriedC.Worried, simple and religiousD.Helpful, religious and contended31.What is the authors opinion about her mothers better?A.She supports them as they are suitable for herB.She values them as they are guiding in her lifeC.She ignores them as thy are meaningless to herD.She disapproves them as they are had to followDDo you have a sore throat,a running nose or a headache?Do you keep coughing and sneezing?If you do,chances are that you have a cold or perhaps flu-but which one?Although both colds and flu are caused by viruses, they are very different illnesses.Colds,which usually last about a week,affect the nose most.They commonly cause a running nose and sneezing.Sometimes,they caused a headache,a cough and slightly aching muscles.Flu is a much more serious illness than the cold and is caused by different kinds if viruses.People with flu usually get all the symptoms described above.However,they also get a high fever,a dry cough and much worse aches.Fever is one of the characteristic symptoms of the flu for all ages.The symptoms also last much longer.Sometimes they dont disappear for at least two weeks.Flu can be a deadly disease. The elderly,who are weaker and less healthy than most younger people,can die of flu.This is one reason why old people are advised to have a flu injection(预防针)before the start of winter.This injection is inexpensive and definitely worth it.If you have a cold or flu,you must always deal with used tissues carefully.Dont leave dirty tissues on your desk or on the floor.Someone else has to pick these up and viruses could pass on.And finally,remember to cover your nose and mouth when you are sneezing!32.According to the passage,people with colds rarely getA. a headache B.a high fever C.a running nose D.aching muscles33.In Paragraph 4 we learn thatA.flu injection can cause death B.old people are less easily attacked by fluC.flu is most common in summer D.flu may kill old people34.Dealing with used tissues properly is important becauseA.it helps to keep your classroom tidy B.people hate picking up dirty tissueC.it prevents the spread of colds and flu D. picking up a lot of tissues is hard work35.Which of the following is probably the best title for the passage?A.Clod or Flu? B.The Different Symptoms of a Clod and FluC.Prevention Is Better Than Cure D.Cover Your Nose and Mouth When Sneezing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。Taking good notes is a time-saving skill that will help you to become a better student in several ways. 36 Second,your notes are excellent materials to refer to when you are studying for a test.Third,note-taking offers variety to your study and helps you to hold your interest.You will want to take notes during classroom discussions and while reading a textbook or doing research for a report. 37 Whenever or however you take notes,keep in mind that note-taking is a selective process. 38The following methods may work best for you.l Read the text quickly to find the main facts and ideas in itl Carefully read the text and watch for watch for words that can show main points and supporting factsl Write your notes in your own words.l 39l Note any question or ideas you may have about what was said or written.As you take notes,you may want to use your own shorthand(速记).When you do,be sure that you understand your symbols and that you use them all the time. 40A. Use words,not complete sentences.B. You must write your notes om separate paper.C. There are three practical note-taking methodsD. Otherwise,you may not be able to read your notes later.E. You will also want to develop your own method for taking notes.F. That means you must first decide what is important enough to be included in your notes.G. First,the simple act of writing something down makes it easier for you to understand and remember it.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（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。A little boy always thought of himself as the most unfortunate child in the world because a disease made his leg lame.He 41 played with his classmates.When the teacher asked him to answer question,he always 42 his head without a word.One 43 ,the boys father asked for some saplings(树苗)from the neighbor.He wanted the 44 to plant a sapling each person in front of the house.The father said,”Whose sapling grows best,I will buy him or her a 45 gift.”Seeing his brothers and sisters watering the trees,the boy had an idea.He hoped that the tree he planted would 46 Soon.So,after 47 it once or twice,he never attended to it.A few days later,when the little boy went to see his tree again,he was 48 to find that it didnt fade but grew some 49 leaves.Compared with the trees of his brothers and sisters,his tree was even greener.His father 50his promise,bought the little boy his favorite gift and said that from the tree he planted,he would become an 51 botanist(植物学家)when he 52 .Since then,the little boy slowly became 53 .One night,he lay on the bed but couldnt fall asleep.Then he got up and came to the 54 .To his surprise,his 55 was splashing something onto his tree.All of a sudden,he understood his father had been56 fertilizing his small tree!He returned to his room, 57 running down.58 passed.The little boy didnt become a botanist, but he was 59 President of the United States.His name was Franklin Roosevelt.Love is the best nourishment(营养)of life.Even if it is just a drop of clear water,it can still 60 the tree thrive(茁壮成长).41.A.often B.sometimes C.seldom D.never42.B.nodded B.lowered C.raised D.picked43.A.spring B.moment C. Winter D. week44.A.neighbors B.friends C.children D.boys45.A.lucky B.fortunate C.favorite D.cheap46.A.die B.grow C.break D.survive47.A.planting B.watching C.watering D.sowing48.A.pleased B.upset C.worried D.surprised49.A.odd B.dead C.fresh D.strange50.A.kept B.made C.broke D.wished51.A.extra B.outstanding C.unbelievable D.ordinary52.A.set out B.sat down C.put away D.grew up53.A.smart B.desperate C.optimistic D.practical54.A.field B.courtyard C.park D.farm55.A.brother B.sister C.father D.neighbor56.A.busily B.quietly C.cautiously D.secretly57.A.water B.tears C.sweat D.rain58.A.Hours B.Months C.Decades D.Centuries59.A.elected B.found C.taken D.considered60.A.grow B.assist .keep D.help第II卷注意：请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（不多于3个单词）或括号内单词的正确形式。A man was really worried about his son, 61 was sixteen years old but had no courage at all.So the father decided to call on a monk(和尚) 62 (train) his child.The monk said to the boys father,”You should leave your son to me.I will make him a man of 63 (brave)within three months.However,you cant come to see him during the period.”Three months later,the boys father returned.The monk arranged a boxing match between the boy and a(n) 64 (profession)boxer(拳击手).Each time the boxer 65 (hit)the boy,he fell down,but at once the boy stood up. Several times later,the monk asked,”What do you think of your child?”“What 6 shame!”the boys father said,”I never 67 (think)he could so68 (easy)knocked down.I shouldnt have left him here at all.”“Im sorry thats all you see.Dont you see that each time he falls down,he stands up again instead of 69 (cry)?Thats the kind of courage you wanted him to have.”If each time you are knocked down and you have the courage to stand up again,then you can be proud 70yourself.第四部分：写作（共两节，满分35 分）第一节：短文改错(10分)下面短文中共有10处错误，每句中最多有两处。错误涉及一个单词的增加、删除或修改。增加：在缺词处加一个漏词符号（），并在此符号下面写出该加的词。删除：把多余的词用斜线（）划掉。修改：在错的词下划一横线，并在该词下面写出修改后的词。注意：1、每处错误及其修改均仅限一词；2、 只允许修改10处，多者（从第11处起）不计分。Today is Sunday.Ive been in Canada for two months.This is the first time that I had been away my family for so a long time.Under the help of Katia,a roommate of mine,Ive soon got used to live without my parents around.Katia,like many other Russian girls,are nice and lively.We became friends shortly after we met each other.We enjoy chat and we usually talk a lot about our own family.Were both surprising that Chinese culture and Russian culture are so different.Now we are planning a small party for the next Sunday.There,Katia will introduce me to some of her friends,one of who has been to China several times.第二节：书面表达（满分25分）假如你是李华，最近你发现你的好朋友李鹏因为一次英语考试不及格有了厌学的情绪，你很担心他。请根据以下的要点给李鹏写一封英语邮件，鼓励他战胜困难、努力学习。1.分析李鹏的学习情况。他上课不注意听讲;2.高中生活应该如何面对考试中的失败和挫折；3.对他今后的学习提供帮助。注意：1