山西省晋中市祁县二中2020学年高二英语下学期期中试题

祁县第二中学2020学年度第二学期期中考试 高二英语试卷本试卷分为第I卷（选择题）和第II卷（非选择题）两部分, 共150分。考试时间120分钟。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）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秒钟的时问来回答有关小题和阅读下一小题。每段对话仅读一遍。1. What is the man going to do?A. Write his paper. B. Visit Professor Green. C. Go to the cinema with the woman.2. What does the man think of this summer?A. It will be nice. B. It will be hotter. C. It will be cool.3. Why did the man leave his previous job?A. The pay wasnt good.B. It kept him busy every day.C. Theres no room for development.4. What is the woman probably doing?A. Drinking water. B. Washing a brush. C. Painting a picture.5. How does the woman know about the Second World War?A. She experienced it. B. She saw a film about it. C. She played a game about it.第二节 （共15 小题： 每题1.5 分，满分 22.5分）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，每小题将给出5秒钟的作答时间。每段对话或独白读两遍。听第6段材料，回答6-7题。6. Why does the man make the call?A. To change his booking. B. To ask for information. C. To book a room.7. When will the man leave the hotel?A. On July 22nd. B. On July 23rd. C. On July 24th.听第7段材料，回答8、9题。8. Where are the speakers?A. In a shop. B. In a museum. C. In the womans house.9. Which country do the chairs come from?A. Italy. B. Holland. C. France.听第8段材料，回答第10至12题。10. How often does the man take the medicine every day?A. Once. B. Three times. C. Four times.11. What is the mans problem?A. He has a backache. B. He has no appetite. C. He is lack of sleep.12. What does the woman advise the man to do in the end?A. Do more exercise. B. Take another medicine. C. Have a thorough check-up.听第9段材料，回答第13至16题。13. How old is Tania?A. 17. B. 16. C. 15.14. How did Tania feel about seeing herself on screen before the opening night?A. Bored. B. Scared. C. Excited.15. What is the similarity between Tania and Angie?A. They are both quite confident.B. They dont care about others opinions.C. They dont follow normal rules.16. How did Tania get into the role?A. By following others advice.B. By acting as the part anytime.C. By knowing well about the role.听第10段材料，回答第17至20题。17.Howlongdidthespeakerstayabroad?A.Sixmonths. B.Oneyear. C.Twoyears.18.Whydidthespeakerquitthejobinthefamily?A.Shedidntlikethechildreninthefamily.B.Shedecidedtotrysomethingelse.C.Shewantedtogobackhome.19.Whydidthespeakerthinkitwasgoodto workinabakery?A.Itgaveherchancesofpractisingherlanguages.B.Itprovidedherwithfreemealsandeasywork.C.Itofferedhermuchfreetimeintheafternoon.20.Whatcanwelearnaboutthespeakerintheend?A.Shefollowedherparentsadviceonfindingajob.B.Sheworkedforabankinaforeigncountry.C.Shecontinuedherstudyintheforeignlanguagedepartment.第二部分 阅读理解（共两节，满分60分）第一节 （共15小题，每小题3分，满分45分）AHere we introduce some rental houses to you.Apartment Levant in KomizaOverlooking one of the most beautiful fishing villages in Croatia, our two-storey house also gives you a full view of Komiza bay as well as neighboring island of Bisevo. The apartment has a wide, covered balcony and a small garden with lemon trees. It is only 10 minutes walk from the centre of the village, although it is on the edge of the village, with forests behind the house.Apartment DominaLocated in the centre of the city, the apartment is protected as a historical site. All other facilities are at your fingertips such as restaurants, shops and museums. The apartment is fully equipped and air-conditioned, having a kitchen with a dishwasher, a satellite TV and the free Web access. It contains a bedroom with a double bed and antique furniture. Besides, the apartment offers pet-friendly accommodation.Apartment TonkaThe apartment is located in an old stone house in the centre of Komiza. It offers two bedrooms, each with a separate bathroom, and a living room with a furnished kitchen. The house is only a couple of minutes away from the old harbor, along the old towns street where you can enjoy Komizas rich cultural history. The bus stop is less than 200 meters away, near the fruit and vegetable market.Pearl of IssaThis two-bedroom apartment is only a few minutes walk from beautiful beaches, shops, restaurants, cafs and bars. It consists of two bedrooms, a fully equipped modern kitchen, a dining room and a resting area with a sofa, which can be used as an extra sleeping place for one person, a bathroom and a balcony with comfortable garden furniture and barbecue equipment.21. What does Apartment Levant in Komiza provide?A. Fishing poles.B. Sights of Bisevo.C. Lemons. D. Free traffic.22. What can we learn about Apartment Domina?A. People can enjoy natural scenery.B. Its convenient to surf the Internet.C. Its modern funiture is unique.D. The goods in the shops nearby are cheaper.23. Which of the following apartments contains two bedrooms?A. Apartment Tonka and Pearl of Issa.B. Apartment Domina and Pearl of Issa.C. Apartment Tonka and Apartment Domina.D. Apartment Domina and Apartment Levant in Komiza.BTalent shows are common on Chinese television, but instead of casting starry-eyed（幻想的） hopefuls, a new series pairs young famous actors with big-name veterans who are ready to teach them a lesson.The Birth of Performer first appeared on Zhejiang Satellite TV in October and has already received 330 million online views for just its first two episodes. The show has caused debate on social media about theacting skillsof some stars.A flood of investment in Chinas TV and film industry has driven up paychecksfor popular young attractive persons and soap opera sweethearts, but some stars have been slammed by critics and the public for lacking professionalism and acting skills.People wonder why some actors dont take acting seriously with more and more money pouring in,Wu Tong wrote. However, he said that he had met many devoted young actors through the show, whose A-list cast of mentors(导师) includes Zhang Ziyi, who starred in the Oscar-winning kung fu epic Crouching Tiger, Hidden Dragon; and comedy queen Song Dandan.One highlight from the first episode saw Zhang appear to become angry when she disagreed with her fellow judge-mentor Liu Ye over the performance of contestant Zheng Shuang.Do you know what acting is?Zhang questioned Liu. In response, Liu slammed his phone on the table and then his shoe.As the audience and contestants were left stunned（震惊的）, Zhang turned to Liu and warmly said, Give me a hug.The two mentors explained that their quarrel was intended to show how to act out a scene of conflict but later, online commentators speculated（推测） that Zhang was concealing her genuine irritation.24. What can we learn about The Birth of Performer according to Paragraph 2?A. Only the young love it.B. It proves popular.C. The performers are excellent.D. There are fewer stars present.25.What does the underlined word slammedin Paragraph 3 mean?A. Praised.B. Employed.C. Criticized.D. Applied.26. By mentioning Zhang Ziyi, Wu Tong wants to show _.A. she is famous worldwide B. she earned a lot of moneyC. she is devoted to performance D. she has drawn public attention27. How did Liu react when Zhang Ziyi questioned Zheng Shuangs performance?A. He consulted with her patiently. B. He behaved rather rudely.C. He had words with her. D. He fought against her.CWhile visiting the North Pole in winter may not be at the top of yourlist, the ever-changing ICEHOTEL, which opened its doors to visitors on December 14 this year, may change your mind. Lying 200 km north of the Arctic Circle in Jukkasjrvi, the hotel, which is carved entirely from ice, is rebuilt annually, with eachgetting increasingly beautiful and impressive.The 29-year-old tradition began accidentally in 1989, after Jukkasjrvi residents organized an art show in a 5.5-square-meter ice house to try tocalltourists attention to theremotevillage during the freezing winter months. The exhibition was a huge success, attracting many day visitors. However, it was not until a group ofadventuroussouls arrived with sleeping bags, announcing theirintentionto spend the night inside the house, that the idea of the frozen hotel was born.The ICEHOTEL has come a long way since itsbeginnings. It covers an area of over 5,500 square meters. The planning begins months earlier in March when about 5,000 tons of ice are harvested from the river and transferred to cold storage, where they sit till the beginning of winter. Construction begins in earnest in November, when about 100 workers come to the region. By December, the unique frozenaccommodationis ready to open for business.Regardless of whether visitors select the luxury carved suites or the basic ice rooms, the temperature is always set to a bone-chilling-5C! That is why guests are advised to lie close insidewarm sleeping bags and wear gloves and winter hats all night. Not surprisingly, most end up spending just a single night at this unique hotel before moving on to theconventional, and warmer, cabins nearby.In addition to the unique rooms, the hotel also offers guests fun activities like snowshoeing, or dog sledding, and for those brave enough to suffer through the below freezing temperatures overnightwildernesscamping! The hotels single restaurant serves food, while the drinks are always chilled to perfection in the world-famous ICEBAR!28. Why did Jukkasjrvi residents organize an art show in 1989?A. To attract tourists.B. To follow a tradition.C. To excite adventurers.D. To experience cold.29. How to deal with tons of ice harvested from the river in March?A. Carve them roughly.B. Keep them with cold storage.C. Design unique forms.D. Construct them slowly.30. Which of the following characteristics is necessary for those going camping all night?A. Wealth.B. Good health.C. Near distance.D. Braveness.31. Whats the best title for the passage?A. ICEHOTEL, a Wise Choice B. ICEHOTEL Is in the Arctic CircleC. ICEHOTEL Has a Unique Scenery D. ICEHOTEL Opens for the 29th YearDAs solar power becomes a bigger part of our overall energy mix, scientists are working on more efficient ways of storing the power of the sun for use during the night-time, or on particularly cloudy days. And now anew type of material has been developed that can do just that store solar energy when its in abundance, and release it as heat later on as required.This work presents an exciting way for energy harvesting and storage within a single material, the University of Torontos Ted Sargenttold MIT News. The approach is innovative and distinctive.Many solar energy storage initiatives(方案) focus on converting the energy to electricity and then keeping the electricity saved for later use. This approach instead uses a chemical reaction that produces heat rather than power.The key to the process is a molecule(分子) that can remain stable in one of two configurations(结构). Sunlight kicks it into a long-lasting charged mode, and then another stimulus(刺激) such as light, heat, or electricity is used to return it to its original, not charged state, and a burst of heat was given off as a result.Such solar thermal fuels (STF) have been developed before, but this new method is the first based on a solid-state material rather than a liquid one, and that can make all the difference in terms of how it can be used. Whats more, its based on inexpensive materials and with widespread manufacturing in mind.The researchers want to remove the slight yellowish smell that the material currently has, and increase the heat level from 10C to 20C. One of the first practical uses could be in electric cars, which can suffer from reduced driving ranges in cold weather due to the extra energy required for heating.32.What is the most special of the new type of material?A. It saves electricity for later use.B. It changes the energy to electricity.C. It stores plenty of heat and power as well.D. It produces heat througha chemicalreaction.33.What does the fourth paragraph mainly tell us?A. The principle of producing heat. B. The difficulty of producing heat.C. The long process of absorbing heat. D. The basic configurations of a molecule.34. Which of the following is right about the STF mentioned in the passage?A. It hasnt been tried out before. B. It cant be gotten from a liquid.C. It is of little value in real life. D. It proves not a bit expensive.35. What do the researchers think of the heat level?A. Its low. B. Its high. C. Its proper.D. Its unimportant.第二节（共5小题；每小题3分，满分15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。Having a Healthy Mindset(心态)Build a positive body image.It can be hard to have a positive body image when we are flooded with pictures of very thin actresses and models. But there are ways you can learn to feel good about yourself, no matter your shape. 36 .Avoid negativity.37 . Its fine to want to make changes, but try to give yourself encouragement, rather than tearing yourself down. For example, instead of feeling bad about eating a bag of cookies, say to yourself, I guess now I have extra motivation to do 20 extra sit-ups tomorrow!Focus on how you feel.Body image is all about how you feel about how you look. So try to focus on positive feelings. Focus on the good things your body does for you, like give you the energy to play with your dog. 38 , you will also feel more fit and beautiful.Dont compare yourself to others.It can be tempting to judge yourself based on how other people look. 39 . For instance, it can lower your sense of self-worth. That can lead to lower self-esteem, and lower energy levels.40 .Trying to look like someone else isnt going to help you achieve your goals. Instead, assess your fitness level by noting if youve made improvements and if you can see and feel a difference in your body.A. Make your own goalsB. When you feel healthyC. Try not to criticize yourselfD. If you keep your dog companyE. As is known, negativity does you badF. But experts say that comparing yourself to others can be damagingG. A positive body image will help you stay motivated to eat healthy and work out第三部分 英语知识运用（共两节，满分55分）第一节 完形填空（共20小题；每题2分，满分40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。I have a home away from home my school, Hamden High. Sometimes after 13 hours of school and sports, I consider 41 there overnight, sleeping in the band room. But I feel most at home at Room Cl03, the costume shop, which my acting friends and I call home. The couch(沙发) there has been a second 42 for me.I have been on the costume 43 for four years. I remember my first 44 set in Italy in the 1960s. With the help of my 45 teacher, I created my first costume successfully. 46 , it sparkled and made the character of the queen come to life. I felt proud, 47 that Id do this forever and help 48 characters through cloth and color.My costume teacher 49 my abilities to select designs, colors and fabrics that will 50 each character. So she 51 me to take charge of the ensemble(全套戏服). I love the long nights spent 52 the patterns. I feel like an older sister to the younger actors. Through my four years of theater, I have 53 my theater family and the young 54 treat me as their older sister. I would feel 55 each time a family member leaves and we will cry.I will leave my Hamden High theater family and make my 56 home at UCONN, a school where I can experience these feelings 57 . I look forward to learning new skills in something I 58 love and wish to do for the rest of my life. In UCONN, I will also 59 the actors on stage to look as if their characters come to life. 60 , I will find a comfortable couch in a new band room to sleep on.41. A. staying B. checkingC. decoratingD. escaping42. A. itemB. aspectC. choiceD. bed43. A. departmentB. crewC. showD. design44. A. journeyB. impressionC. playD. response45. A. historyB. sportC. costumeD.photography46. A. On stageB. At timesC. By natureD. On trial47. A. warningB. realizingC. reasoningD. rejecting48. A. selectB. exploreC. hugD. create49. A. gives away B. believes in C. holds back D. takes off50. A. showB. protectC. fitD. warm51. A. asksB. forcesC. forbidsD. teaches52. A. enjoyingB. pattingC. editingD. cutting53. A. builtB. visited C. phoned D. left54. A. conductorsB. actorsC. chefsD. users55. A. joyfulB. calmC. upsetD. pitiful56. A. lonelyB. newC. luckyD. anxious57. A. tooB. againC. wellD. alone58. A. trulyB. graduallyC. slowlyD. hurriedly59. A. shootB. blameC. helpD. contact60. A. ThusB. PatientlyC. HoweverD. Hopefully第卷 （共50分）注意事项：考生必须使用0.5毫米黑色签字笔在答题纸上各题目的指定答题区域内作答，在试卷上作答无效。第二节 语法填空（共10小题，每小题15分，满分15分）阅读下面材料，在空白处填入一个单词或括号内单词的正确形式（不多于3个单词）。Crows(乌鸦) are remarkably intelligent birds. Now these feathered geniuses are given a job: Six crows have been trained to pick up rubbish in the Puy du Fou historical theme park in w