广东省广州市普通高中2020学年高二英语期中模拟试题05

广州市2020学年下学期高二年级英语期中模拟试题05第一卷 （共69分）Listening Comprehension (17)Section A Directions: In Section A, you will hear ten short conversations between two speakers. At the end of each conversation, a question will be asked about what was said. The conversations and the questions will be spoken only once.1.A. Receptionist and guest.B. Hairdresser and customer.C. Doctor and patient.D. Boss and staff.2.A. On Thursday morning.B. On Monday night.C. On Friday morning.D. On Thursday night.3.A. In a library.B. In a classroom.C. In a furniture store.D. In a computer shop.4.A. The time of the lecture.B. The boredom of the lecture.C. The length of the lecture.D. The problem of the clock.5.A. Go to the movie alone.B. Check the Reader.C. See a movie with the woman. D. Find a nice movie.6.A. The cost of fixing the window.B. The difficulty of cleaning up the broken glass.C. The possible harm to the people involved.D. The type of punishment he will give Tommy.7.A. The clerk doesnt like to be bothered.B. The machine was just repaired.C. The man couldnt make any more copies.D. The woman can teach the man to use the machine.8.A. The man will buy some envelopes for the woman.B. The man will take the woman to town.C. The woman will have to go and buy some envelopes herself.D. The woman has written several letters today.9.A. Because she doesnt feel tired.B. Because the seat is occupied.C. Because she feels tired.D. Because she feels terrible when sitting on the bus.10.A. He is surprised that Dan did not fail.B. He is working especially hard on physics.C. He wonders how Dans history course went.D. He wants to pass the management course.Section BDirections:Questions 11 through 13 are based on the following passage.11.A. The change of the weekend.B. Attitudes towards leisure activities.C. Shifting job opportunities.D. Attitudes towards employment.12.A. How many weeks there are in a month.B. Which day begins the week.C. Which days people should work.D. How the week is divided into days.13.A. It would make the workday longer.B. It would allow people to work on weekend.C. It would create much more free time.D. It would make leisure activities expensive.Section CDirections: In Section C, you will hear one longer conversations. The conversations will be read twice. After you hear each conversation, you are required to fill in the numbered blanks with the information you have heard. Write your answers on your answer sheet.Complete the form. Write NO MORE THAN THREE WORDS for each answer.Which course do the two speakers take together?(21) _.What is the womans major?She is a (22)_ major.Which floor does the man live on the campus?The (23)_ floor of Butler.How will they solve their problem?They will (24) _.II. Grammar and Vocabulary （16）25. A new study shows anger may help people reduce the negative impacts _ stress and help you become healthier.A. inB. ofC. onD. at26. Mrs. Richardson couldnt find her ring for ages, but after a few days it_ in her hand bag.A. turned out B. turned over C. turned toD. turned up27. The newspapers owner and editor _ away on holiday.A. is B. are C. be D. have been28. After the doctors discussion about the mistakes they were making, new life-saving systems were designed to prevent those errors from _.A. repeatingB. repeated C. being repeated D. to be repeated29. We all need knowledge from the past _ it comes from personal experience or from studying history. It is our only guide to the future.A. as B. whether C. how D. when30. The man _ from serious heart trouble needs a surgery badly.A. suffered B. suffering C. who suffering D. who was suffered31. He said that the study was the first he had seen _ massage in such depth.A. to analyzeB. analyzing C. analyze D. analyzed32. The cause he had devoted himself to _ a perfect success.A. proving B. provedC. was proved D. has been proved33. Later in this chapter cases will be introduced to readers _ consumer complaints have resulted in changes in the law.A. where B. when C. who D. which34. As for space exploration, we should take the fact into consideration_ many countries can not afford the expenses.A. whatB. which C. / D. that35. The pressure _ causes Americans to be energetic, but it also puts them under a constant emotional strain.A. to compete B. to be competedC. competing D. having competed36. _along either bank of the Huangpu River, trees and flowers added beauty to the newly-decorated bund.A. Planting B. Planted C. To plant D. To be planted37. Unfortunately, when I got there she_, so we only had time for a few words.A. just left B. has just left C. was just leaving D. had just left38. We are not conscious of the length _ work provides the psychological satisfaction that can make the difference between a full and an empty life.A. that B. in which C. to whichD. as39. The footballer scored a winning goal from _ seemed like an impossible angle.A. that B. which C. it D. what40. _ a hole in one of the walls. Otherwise, we couldnt have seen what was going on inside the room.A. There happened to be B. It happened to beC. There happened to have D. It happened to haveSection B: Vocabulary(9%)Directions: Complete the passage by choosing the proper words in the box. Each word can only be used once. Note that there is one word more than you need. (9%)A.twist B. unveiled C. flexible D. model E. passage F. availableG. steel H.form I. Obviously J. CurrentlyTHINK spiders are boring? Think again. These little animals can produce some of the strongest material in the world, scientists say. Spider thread is four times stronger than _41_, according to . Their thread can be used to join together skin or tissue after an operation, or as fiber in machines. But scientists have long wondered what makes spider thread so strong.Now the secret has been _42_, thanks to Professor Horst Kesslers research team at the Technical University of Munich and Professor Thomas Scheibels team at the University of Bayreuth, Germany. They discovered that spider thread contains long chains of protein molecules (分子). These are built up of thousands of amino acids (氨基酸). In some parts of the thread, protein chains _43_ together, making the thread fiber stable. In other parts, proteins are separated, which helps keep them _44_ as well as strong. Spiders keep these proteins in good condition before they turn them into thread. Before the proteins go into the spinning _45_, they are kept in the spiders salt gland (腺体). This stops them becoming clumped (结块) together. Once they move into the spinning passage, however, the proteins will quickly _46_ parallel structures. This keeps the thread structure stable. _47_, even the best _48_ synthetic fibers cannot match the strength of spider thread. These new findings may provide chemists with a _49_ for creating new and improved materials.III. Reading ComprehensionSection A (15)ClozeMuch time and effort has been devoted to researching the mental health benefits of flexible work environments, but can the ability to leave work early to watch your sons soccer game, or arrive at the office a bit later in the morning in order to 50 some personal matters, have broader physical health benefits 51 making you feel a bit less tired?According to new research published in the Cochrane Librarys Cochrane Database of Systematic Reviews, it seems so. In a review of 10 previous studies examining the health effects of flexible work conditions for more than 16,000 people, 52 from the U.K.s Durham University and University of Newcastle, as well as the University of Montreal, found that flexible work schedules when employees can 53 their starting times, for example were associated with improvements in a persons overall health. And, perhaps unsurprisingly, in all of the studies included in the review, researchers found no evidence for 54 effects of more flexible work schedules.This initial analysis was intended to throw light on the potential health benefits of flexible work options, which are increasingly 55 throughout Scandinavia, and have recently gained some ground in the U.K. 56 , last April, the British government 57 a policy that allowed parents of children ages six and under to request flexible work arrangements to include parents of children ages 16 and younger. In the U.S., the phenomenon is a bit slower to catch on. Yet, the economic slowdown of recent years may have contributed to 58 in workplace flexibility as companies 59 to reward employees with bonuses(奖金) or raises may 60 other forms of compensation(补偿), Reuters reported early last year.Previous research too, of course, has indicated the benefits of flexible work environments toward positive mental health outcomes. And while these latest findings are promising, the researchers stress that more study is vital to understanding the detailed 61 between flexible work and improved health outcomes. To truly 62 the benefits of flexible working conditions, the researchers say, additional study analyzing health outcomes among a wide 63 of workers from high-ranking executives to hourly employees is 64 , which helps to gain a deeper understanding of the issue, and to shape future workplace policy.50. A. see to B. keep to C. point to D. look to51. A. across B. besides C. before D. over52. A. officials B. employers C. executives D. researchers53. A. spend B. devote C. shift D. cancel54. A. changeable B. positive C. considerable D. negative55. A. popular B. interesting C. adaptable D. multiple56. A. In particular B. As a result C. For example D. In return57. A. extended B. adopted C. made D. implemented58. A. decrease B. beginning C. freedom D. growth59. A. willing B. unable C. determined D. ready60. A. turn to B. set aside C. help out D. get across61. A. difference B. relationship C. progress D. movement62. A. grasp B. follow C. fight D. apply63. A. variety B. change C. range D. gap64. A. critical B. possible C. feasible D. demandingSection B: Reading: 16%ATWO deer jumped out in front of 16-year-old Amanda Floyds car. She stepped on the brakes . and stopped just in time. But then she started texting. Distracted , Amanda turned left and right, then crashed into another car. Luckily she wasnt in a real car. She was in a driving simulator at Roosevelt High School, Ohio, US.“I never really realized you swerve that much,” Amanda, a junior, said. She added that she doesnt text while driving any more. The Ohio Department of Transportation (ODOT) and State Highway Patrol brought the simulator to the school. They said they wanted to help students learn about the dangers of driving drunk, while texting, or while talking on the phone. Last year, state authorities reported 39 fatalities (死亡案例), 454 serious injuries and 12,410 crashes caused by distracted driving. Experts said that real numbers are probably higher.The simulator is basically a computer game. Like many computer games, it was a hit with the students. They lined up and crowded around to watch each other take turns. The simulator has a steering wheel , brake and gas pedals . It is made up of three large computer screens on a table.Students choose a distraction, for example driving drunk or driving while texting. They always crash, of course. Then they are pulled over by police, and learn the bad results of their driving: how much damage theyve caused, what their fine is, if anyone died in the accident, and if theyre going to go to prison.“It teaches how to drive without being on the road,” said Shante Thompson, 16. She had just crashed into a deer.ODOT spokesman Justin Chesnic said hundreds of kids have gone behind the wheel so far. He said even more have benefited from watching their classmates.“Driving is such a major responsibility, so take it seriously,” he said. “Put away your cell phone. Dont put your makeup on. Dont be eating or playing with the radio.“A lot of the accidents out there are because of distracted driving. It cannot only change your life, but it can change someone elses life forever. The results are serious.”MCT65. The purpose of the first three paragraphs is to _.A. show the damage Amanda Floyd caused by texting while drivingB. warn drivers to watch out for deer on the roadC. introduce the driving simulator at Roosevelt High SchoolD. teach people not to swerve too much while driving66. The driving simulator project at Roosevelt High School is meant to _.A. teach students how to driveB. help students understand the dangers of distracted drivingC. let students have fun between classesD. test the students ability to stay focused67. Which of the following statements about the driving simulator is TRUE according to the article? A. It is connected to the local police station. B. It looks like a real car but has large computer screens. C. Students who use it benefit more than those who only watch. D. It lets students find out in detail the consequences of their “accidents”.68. We can conclude from the article that _.A. students at some schools performed better with the simulator than kids at other schoolsB. the simulator has served its purpose wellC. driving with the radio on proved to be quite safeD. more courses should take the form of computer gamesB CONTEST RULESEntries may be submitted(上交) no earlier than January 1, 2020, and will not be accepted until three winners are identified or December 31, 2020 whichever comes first.There is no cost to enter.Entrants must be at least 18 years of age.Any form and style is acceptable for this competition: fiction, observational essay, humor, etc. poetry is not acceptable.Total length of writing must be 500-1500 words, including any necessary notes or citations.Writing must be original, never before published, and entirely the work and property of the person who submits it. Ghostwritten is not acceptable.PRIZESWinners will receive$50 cashProfessional editing of their winning entries.Publication of their entries in Word-wise.Recognition via press releases announcing the winning entries and introducing the authors.HOW TO ENTERSave your completed writing as a Word, WordPerfect, Open Document, or plain text file.Title the file with your first and last name. For example, Elton Smith would title his Word document thus: elton-smith.doc.Email the file as an attachment to . Use the subject line “Work-wise Writing Contest” to avoid being removed to the span bin.Entries submitted before the opening date of January1, 2020, will be deleted. Once the contest closes, further entries will be deleted.69.Ghostwritten work in “CONTEST RULES” might be _.A. written by someone other than the authorB. science fiction difficult to understandC. a long essay in a very strange writing styleD. full of citations from other writers70.To enter the writing contest, one _.A. has to pay a feeB. must submit work by January 1, 2020C. needs an eye-catching title for his word documentD. can submit any form or style of writing but a poem71.Which of the following is NOT TRUE?A. The final results will come out on December 31, 2020.B. All entries must be emailed to .C. One can not add a note to a 1,500-word essay for the contest.D. the winning entries will be edited and published.(C)A weather map is an important tool for geographers. A succession of three or four maps presents a continuous picture of weather changes. Weather forecasters are able to determine the speed of air masses and fronts（冷暖空气团接触的锋）to determine whether an individual pressure area is deepening or becoming shallow and whether a front is increasing or decreasing in intensity. They are also able to determine whether an air mass is retaining its original characteristics or taking on those of the surface over which it is moving. Thus, a most significant function of the map is to reveal a synoptic picture of conditions in the atmosphere at a given time.All students of geography should be able to interpret a weather map accurately. Weather maps contain an enormous amount of information about weather conditions existing at the time of observation over a large geographical area. They reveal in a few minutes what otherwise would take hours to describe. The United States Weather Bureau issues information about approaching storms, floods, frosts, droughts, and all climatic conditions in general. Twice a month it issues a 30-day “outlook” which is a rough guide to weather conditions likely to occur over broad areas of the United States. These 30-day outlooks are based upon an analysis of the upper air levels which often set the stage for the development of air masses, fronts, and storms.Considerable effort is being exerted today to achieve more accurate weather predictions. With the use of electronic instruments and earth satellites, enormous gains hav