内蒙古阿拉善左旗高级中学2020学年高二英语上学期期末考试试题

2020-2020学年高二英语第一学期期末试卷考试时间： 100 分钟第一部分 阅读理解（共两节，满分40分）第1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。AHe lived his whole life as a poor man. His art and talent were recognized by almost no one. He suffered from a mental illness that led him to cut off part of his left ear in 1888 and to shoot himself two years later. But after his death, he achieved world fame. Today, Dutch artist Vincent van Gogh is recognized as one of the leading artists of all time. Now, 150 years after his birth on March 30, 1853, Zundert, the town of his birth, has made 2020 “The van Gogh Year” in his honor. And the van Gogh Museum in Amsterdam, home to the biggest collection of his masterpieces, is marking the anniversary with exhibitions throughout the year. The museum draws around 1.3 million visitors every year. Some people enjoy the art and then learn about his life. Others are first interested in his life, which then helps them understand his art. Van Gogh was the son of a pastor(牧师). He left school when he was just 15. By the age of 27, he had already tried many jobs including an art gallery salesman and a French teacher. Finally in 1880, he decided to begin his studies in art. Van Gogh is famed for his ability to put his own emotions into his paintings and show his feelings about a scene. His style is marked by short, broad brush strokes(笔画).“Instead of trying to reproduce exactly what I have before my eyes, I use color more freely, in order to express myself more forcibly,” he wrote in a letter to his brother in 1888. Van Gogh sold only one painting during his short life. He relied heavily on the support from his brother, an art dealer who lived in Paris. But now his works are sold for millions of dollars. His portrait of Dr. Gacher sold for $89.5 million in 1990. It is the highest price ever paid for a painting. “I think his paintings are powerful and the brilliant colors in them are attractive to people,” said a Van Goghs fan.1. All through his life, Van Gogh. A. depended on his brother B. worked hard on art studies C. was not recognized by people D. expressed himself in paintings2.Van Gogh killed himself because of. A. the poor life B. his illness C. his pain from left ear D. the objections from the artists of his time3.One of the characteristics of Van Goghs paintings is. A. the likeness between his paintings and the reality B. the short time for him to complete a painting C. the various styles mixed together D. the special strokes he made4.We can infer from the passage that. A. his powerful art came from his poor life B. his fellow townsmen regret treating him unfairly C. all his paintings were drawn in the last 10 years of his life D. most of his paintings are kept in the museum of his hometownBIndia now accounts for (占据)17.5% of the worlds population - Indias population has grown by more than 181 million people over the past decade to 1.21 billion, according to the 2020 census (人口普查)result. The figure shows Indias large population is growing fast 181 million is only slightly lower than the entire population of Brazil. But the speed of growth has slowed from 21. 5% in the last ten years to 17.6% now.More people now live in India than in the United States, Indonesia, Brazil, Pakistan and Bangladesh combined.India is on course to overtake China as the worlds most populous nation by 2030, but its growth rate is falling, figures show. The census also shows a continuing preference for boys Indias sex ratio (比例)is at its worst since the country was founded in 1947. Statistics show fewer girls than boys are being born or surviving. The gender imbalance has widened every ten years since 1947. According to the 2020 census, there were 914 girls for every 1,000 boys under the age of six. “This is a serious problem,” Census Commissioner C. Chandramauli told a press conference in the capital, New Delhi. Government officials said they would review all their policies towardsit, which they admitted were failing. The male population has grown by 17.19% to reach 623.7 million while the female population has risen by 18.12% to reach 586.5 million. Uttar Pradesh, the census shows, is the most populous state with 199 million people and Lakshadweep the least populated at 64,429. There is good news in the field of education. The literacy rate (识字率)has gone up from about 65% in 2001 to 74% in 2020. India started the 2020 census in April last year and its census is carried out every 10 years.5. According to the text, whats the speed of Indias population growth now? A. 21.5%. B. 17.6%. C. 17.19%. D. 18.12%.6. The underlined word “it” in the text refers to. A. the literacy rate B. Indias large population C. the 2020 census D. the gender imbalance7.We can learn from the text that. A. more Indians have been educated in the past ten years B. New Delhi has a larger population than Uttar Pradesh C. Brazils population is lower than 181 million D. India will have a larger population than China in ten years8.In which section of a magazine could this passage be found? A. Travel & Custom. B. World & Population. C. Education & Development. D. Economy & EnvironmentCPerhaps one of the most outstanding things about South African culture is that it is not one single culture, but rather a range of different cultures, making South Africa one of the most culturally diverse countries in the world. There are a number of cultural attractions in South Africa which are definitely worth visiting. Take, for instance, one of the most famous onesRobben Island, where Nelson Mandela, the first black president of the country, was once imprisoned ! for his efforts to free his people from oppression. In KwaZulu-Natal you will find that the Zulu culture isstill very much alive in the descendents (后代)of the ancient Zulu king Shaka at Shakaland. Here tribal dance and song is performed with vigor and you can explore the mysterious world of the Sangoma with much ceremony. In the Eastern Cape youll discover the remains of Saartjie Baartmana woman who suffered terrible humiliation at the hands of self-righteous (自以为是的) Europeans and who has become a symbol of female empowerment (赋权) some 200 years after her death. A visit to the Drakensberg Mountains will make you learn about some of the oldest rock art in the country, while a trip to the different kinds of art galleries and theaters in most of the cities and towns is an excellent way to enjoy South African art and drama. Music is another part of South African culture which exemplifies the range and diversity of this countrys culture. Classical music, although European in nature, is enjoyed regularly at all fresco(壁画) concerts across the country amidst the beauty of large botanical gardens. Jazz is a favourite in the townships and it has developed and diversified into three distinctive styles: Township Jazz, Black Jazz, and Marabi. Kwaito is another favourite. Rock and pop are also popular and a number of South African musicians have created sounds which simply cannot be confined to a particular music group, but they are very South African in nature. So come and enjoy a hands-on introduction to South Africas rainbow of culture!9. This passage mainly tells us the of South Africa. A. diversity of people B. places of interest C. culture D. music10. People who want to pay respect to a heroine can go to. A. Robben Island B. KwaZulu-Natal C. the Eastern Cape D. Drakensberg Mountains11. According to the second paragraph, the Zulu culture. A. is disappearing B. has a long history C. is a mix of many cultures D. is little known to the outside world12.How many kinds of jazz are mentioned in the last paragraph?A. Only one B. Two C. Three D. FourDAre you looking for some new and exciting places to take your kids to? Try some of these places: Visit art museums. They offer some activities to excite your kids interest. Many offer workshops for making hand-made pieces, traveling exhibits, book signings(签名) by childrens favorite writers, and even musical performances and other arts. Head to a natural history museum. This is where kids can discover the past from dinosaur models to rock collections and pictures of stars in the sky. Also, ask what kind of workshops and educational programs are prepared for kids and any special events that are coming up. Go to a You theater. Look for one in your area offering plays for child and family visitors. Pre-show play shops are conducted by area artists and educators where kids can discover the secret about performing arts. Puppet (木偶) making and stage make-up are just a couple of the special offerings you might find. Tryhands-on science. Visit one of the many hands-on science museums around the country. These science play-lands are great fun for kids and grown-ups alike. Theyll keep your child mentally and physically active the whole day through while pushing buttons, experimenting, and building. When everyone is tired, enjoy a fun family science show, commonly found in these museums.13. If a child is interested in the universe, he probably will visit. A. a You theater B. an art museumC. a natural history museum D. a hands-on science museum14. What can kids do at a You theater? A. Look at rock collections. B. See dinosaur models. C. Watch puppet making. D. Give performances.15. What does “hands-on science” mean in the last paragraph? A. Science games designed by kids B. Learning science by doing things C. A show of kids science work D. Reading science books第2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。Eyesight plays a very important role in our daily life. Every waking moment, the eyes are working to see the world around us. Over forty percent of Americans worry about losing eyesight, but its easy to include steps into our daily life to ensure healthy eyes. Here are five suggestions for a lifetime of healthy eyesight : Schedule yearly exams. _16_Experts advise parents to bring babies 6 to 12 months of age to the doctor for a careful check. The good news is that millions of children now can have yearly eye exams and following treatment, including eyeglasses. Protect against UV rays (紫外线). Long-term stay in the sun creates risk to your eyes. No matter what the season is, its extremely important to wear sunglasses . _17_. Give your eyes a break. Two-thirds of Americans spend up to seven hours a day using computers or other digital products. _18_Experts recommend that people practice the 20/20/20 rule: every 20 minutes, take a 20-second break and look at something 20 feet away. _19_As part of a healthy diet, eat more fruits and vegetables each day. Vitamins C and E help protect eyesight and promote eye health. Practice safe wear and care of contact lenses(隐形眼镜). Many Americans use contact lenses to improve their eyesight. While some follow the medical guidance for wearing contact lenses, many are breaking the rules and putting their eyesight at risk. _20_Otherwise, you may have problems such as red eyes, pain in the eyes, or a more serious condition.A. Eat your greens.B. Eye care should begin early in life.C. They can properly protect your eyes.D. Stay in good shape by taking more vitamins.E. Parents usually dont care about their own eyesight.F. Always follow the doctors advice for appropriate wear.G. This frequent eye activity increases the risk for eye tiredness.第三部分 英语知识运用（共两节，满分45分）第1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、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。I take the train to work every morning from a train station near my house. I can get to the station quite21because there is a shortcut (捷径)to the station. But in the summer, it can get quite smelly because of all the22. So I always try to23through it. Today I was trying to do so as usual24 something made me stop for a moment. I saw the most beautiful25by an old woman walking in front of me with the help of a white26. She was short and27and had white hair. She was walking28as each step took some effort. I hadnt specially noticed her29, until she stopped near a rubbish bin. She slowly placed her walking stick30the rubbish bin. Then she leaned (倚靠)on it with her right hand. She bent down and31the rubbish. She clearly found it32and it took her a while. She33some rubbish with her left hand and slowly straightened (挺直)herself up again. All the while she used the rubbish bin to34 herself. She threw the rubbish inside the bin and then35walking. It all took her great effort. Theres so much rubbish and no one ever does36about it. I was moved to37this old woman make such a great effort to keep even a small part of it38! I havent been able to39thinking about that all day. I want to follow her example. Ive decided to pick up rubbish off the40if I see it from now on. I hope people will do the same as I do.21. A. hard B. early C. easily D. late22.A.rubbish B. boxes C. bottles D. paper23.A.walk B. pass C. go D. rush24.A.so B. therefore C. when D. because25.A.back B. act C. mark D. color26.A.bike B. stick C. dog D. umbrella27.A.weak B. rich C. clever D. sad28.A.quickly B. happily C. angrily D. slowly29.A.at midnight B. at dusk C. at last D. at first30.A.in B. around C. against D. under31.A.searched for B. threw away C. reached for D. looked for32.A.unable B. difficult C. different D. impossible33.A.picked up B. dropped down C. put in D. lifted up34.A.warm B. help C. support D. hide35.A.continued B. started C. enjoyed D. remembered36.A.something B. anything C. everything D. nothing37.A.feel B. see C. have D. let38.A.busy B. beautiful C. dirty D. clean39.A.keep B. stop C. mind D. regret40.A.wall B. desk C. ground D. classroom第二节 语法填空（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。Jean is a 17-year-old high school student. On Saturday mornings, Jean and her friends take part in the programme 41_(call) SAVE THE KIDS. They travel to a poor area of Washington D. C. They help 42_ (young) students learn how to read and to solve mathematics problems. Many American teenagers join in programmes 43_serve their communities. 44_weekends Jean sometimes works at an ice-cream store. 45_she is not working, she gets together with her girlfriends. They might go to a movie,to a shopping mall or to an eating place. Or they might attend 46_sports event of their high school. They also often stay at one girls house for the night. Like teenagers in most parts of the country, Jean began driving a car when she was 16 years old.47_, she does not have her car. She must share the family car with her parents. About 70 percent of American teenagers have their own cars. Many of them drive their cars to school every day. Jean does not smoke cigarettes or drink alcohol. Neither do her friends. But many teenagers at her school do. Drinking alcohol is a major problem there. Every weekend teenagers have parties, where 48 _drink alcohol. Then they drive to other parties. People under the age of 21 49_ (not allow) to drink alcohol in the United States. And it is dangerous to drink 50_drive a car. Yet this does not stop some teenagers.第四部分：写作（共两节 满分35分）第1节 ： 短文改错（共10小题；每小题1分，满分10分）文中共有10处语言错误，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： 在缺词处加一个漏字符号（ ），并在其下面写出该加的词。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）不记分。Dear Mary, I receive your e-mail just now. Dont worry about me. Im getting on well with my research work in the lab. But to my great surprises, you say you will give up learn English. The reason is because you have not done well in it recently and you have lost interest. Im afraid I cant agree about you. I know it is difficulty to learn English, but English is wide used in the world today. It will be important tool in our future work. Beside, it is becoming more and more important in our da