安徽省屯溪一中2020学年高二语言下学期期中考试

安徽省屯溪一中2020学年高二下学期期中考试英语试题Class _ Name _ Score _I. 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，选出最佳选项。1. What are the speakers probably doing?A. Resting on the hill B. Picnicking on the hill C. Climbing a hill2. How much is the mans bag?A. $2.5 B. $4 C. $53. Where does the conversation probably take place?A. In a shopping center. B. In a hotel. C. In a restaurant.4. Why doesnt the man like to go to Canana for his vacation?A. Its too cold there. B. He has been there before.C. He prefers to go to Mexico.5. What impressed the man most in Australia?A. The sea. B. The seaside cities. C. The beautiful beaches.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，选出最佳选项。请听第6段材料，回答第6、7题。6. When will the man come back from the trip?A. On Nov. 13th. B. On Nov. 16th. C. On Nov. 21st.7. Why is the man so excited?A. He likes the weather there. B. It is his first time to go abroad.C. He can go on a trip with the woman.请听第7段材料，回答第8至10题。8. Why is the man going to Beijing?A. To have a trip. B. To see his friends. C. On business.9. How long will the No. 37 train take to get to Beijing?A. Six hours B. Seven hours. C. Eight hours.10. Which train will the man take at last?A. No. 37. B. No. 442. C. No. 513.请听第8段材料，回答第11至13题。11. Whats the relationship between the speakers?A. Customer and repairman. B. Neighbors. C. Strangers.12. Whats the womans trouble?A. She lost her bike. B. There is something wrong with her bike.C. She had an accident.13. What does the man advise the woman to do?A. Buy a new bike. B. Have the bike repaired at once.C. Report to the police.请听第9段材料，回答14至16题。14. What are the speakers mainly talking about?A. Children in England. B. Universities in England.C. The education in England.15. At what age do children start school in England?A. At four. B. At five. C. At six.16. What can we know from the conversation?A. Boys and girls can go to school together.B. Students usually stay at university for four or five years.C. Students only take the “O” levels before going to university.请听第10段材料，回答第17至20题。17. When did the story happen?A. In the morning. B. In the afternoon. C. In the evening.18. Where did the story take place?A. In the teachers office. B. In a studio. C. In a classroom.19. What was the speaker probably doing then?A. Talking about her article before a video camera.B. Reading news on TV. C. Celebrating her sisters birthday.20. What was the speakers feeling towards her class teacher?A. Nervous. B. Afraid. C. Thankful.II. 单项选择 (满分15分)21. -Can I look at the menu for a few more minutes before I decide?-Of course. _, sir.A. Make yourself at home B. Take your timeC. It doesnt matter D. Enjoy yourself22.-Look! Where _ you _?_Sorry. I wasnt noticing.A. aregoing B. do go C. didgo D. weregoing23. Without electricity human life _ quite difficult today.A. is B. will be C. would have been D. would be24. -Why does she have not much free time?-She _ greater responsibilities as she is promoted.A. takes on B. takes up C. takes over D. takes away25. Money, _, has been the least of our worries.A. important as it is B. as important it isC. as it is important D. as is it important26 -Youve left the light on.-Oh, so I have. _ and turn it off.A. I go B. Ive gone C. Ill go D. Im going27. Who are you going to have _ this letter for you?My secretary.A. type B. typed C. been typed D. been typing28. The food _ at the moment is for the dinner party.A. cooked B. to be cooked C. is being cooked D. being cooked29. Only if _ your own original idea into the speech _ impress all the judges.A. you put; you can B. do you put; you canC. do you put; can you D. you put; can you30. How did you like staying together with him?I felt _, because I realized he wanted to be alone.A. comfortable B. awkwardC. cheerfulD. jealous31. Most of us know we should cut down on fat, but knowing such things isnt much help when it _ shopping and eating.A. refers to B. speaks of C. comes to D. focuses on32. The computer system _ suddenly while he was searching for information on the Internet.A. broke out B. broke downC. broke upD. broke in33. There was so much smoke in the factory _ the workers were working _ the firefighters couldnt see clearly.A. that; that B. that; where C. where; that D. where; where34. -How do you find the film?-Oh, excellent. Its _ once again.A. worth being seen B. worth to seeC. worthy of seeing D. worthy to be seen35. Had you listened to the doctor, you _ all right now.A. areB. wereC. would beD. would have beenIII. 完形填空 (满分30分)阅读下面短文，从短文后所给各题的四个选项(A、B、C和D)中选出能填入空白处的最佳选项。American cities are 36 other cities around the world. In every country, cities reflect the 37 of the culture. Cities contain the very 38 side of a society: opportunities for education, employment and so on. They also 39 the very worst parts of a society: violent crime, racial discrimination(种族歧视) and poverty. American cities are changing, just 40 American society.After World War II, the population of 41 large American cities decreased; 42 , the population in many Sun Belt cities increased. Los Angeles and Houston are cities 43 population increased. This population moving to and from the city reflects the changing values of American society.During this time, in the 44 1940s and early 1950s, city people became wealthier. They had more children. They needed more 45 . They moved out their flats in the city to buy their own houses. They bought houses in the 46 , areas near a city where people live. These are areas without many offices or factories. During the 1950s the Americans “dream” was to have a house on the outskirts(郊区).Now things are changing. The children of the people who 47 the cities in the 1950s are now adults. They, 48 their parents, want to live in the cities. 49 continue to move to cities in the Sun Belt. Cities are 50 and the population is increasing in 51 states as Texas, Florida and California. Others are moving to more 52 cities of the Northeast and Midwest, such as Boston, Baltimore and Chicago.Many young professionals, doctors and lawyers are moving back into the city. They prefer the city 53 the suburbs because their jobs are there; they are afraid of the fuel shortage; or they just 54 the excitement and opportunities which the city offers. A new class is moving into the citiesa wealthier, 55 mobile class.36. A. different from B. similar to C. better than D. worse than37. A. values B. worth C. importance D. expenses38. A. well B. good C. better D. best39. A. remain B. gain C. contain D. keep40. A. likely B. as C. while D. when41. A. all B. most C. few D. much42. A. but B. and C. however D. although43. A. its B. which C. where D. that44. A. late B. later C. lately D. latter45. A. space B. spots C. time D. food46. A. streets B. downtown C. districts D. suburbs47. A. moved to B. left C. reached D. entered48. A. likely B. like C. dislike D. unlike49. A. Some B. All C. Several D. Lots of50. A. stretching B. widening C. expanding D. spreading51. A. such B. these C. those D. many52. A. organized B. traditional C. official D. established53. A. than B. better than C. rather than D. to54. A. win B. enjoy C. earn D. acquire55. A. very B. and C. more D. orIV. 阅读理解 (满分40分)ATae kwon do is the Korean martial（军事的）art of hand-to-hand combat（战斗） Maybe that should really be body-to-body combat because in tae kwon do the whole body must be trained to properly defend and attackThere are some similarities between tae kwon do and other martial arts For example，tae kwon do uses quick straight-line moves which can also be found in Japanese martial arts，but tae kwon do also uses flowing circular moves like the type of moves found in Chinese martial artsThe main difference between tae kwon do and other martial arts is the powerful kicking technique which tae kwon do usesThis is where the name tae kwon do comes fromIn Korean， tae meansto kick，kwon meansto strike with the hand，and do meansartTherefore，tae kwon do can be translated asthe art of kicking and punching Paintings found on the walls and ceilings of ancient Korean tombs indicate that tae kwon do，or something similar to it，has been practiced in Korea since about 50 BCAlso， records of a specially trained group of young warriors called Hwarang explain how these young men were taught taek kyon（an early form of tae kwon do）along with history，philosophy，ethics，archery，riding，and sword fightingMembers of the Hwarang were also encouraged to travel throughout Korea in order to learn about the people who lived in all regions of the countryThis helped spread the practice of taek kyon throughout KoreaEventually taek kyon，which was practiced for exercise and sport was replaced by subak，another martial art The purpose of subak was specifically fighting，so members of the military were required to learn itHowever，peoples interest in subak died out over timeBy the 1800s，few Koreans actually practiced subakAfter Korea was invaded in 1909，authorities put an end to the practice of all martial arts in the countryIn the long run， this ban actually led to increased interest in martial arts，and secret groups began to practice subak again in the Buddhist temples hidden high in the mountains in KoreaAfter Korea gained its independence again in 1948，interest in many forms of martial arts grew around the countryThe Korean Tae Kwon Do Association was formed in 1961，and this was followed by the World Tae Kwon Do Federation in 1973 Today，tae kwon do enjoys great popularity around the worldMore than 20 million people practice tae kwon do in more than 120 countries Tae kwon do was also made an official demonstration sport in the 1988 Olympic Games in Seoul，Korea 56Tae kwon do means_ Amartial arts Bthe art of kicking and punching Ctaek kyon or subak Dyounger warrior 57How is tae kwon do different from other forms of martial arts？ AThe movements are straight BIt is practiced by men and women CIt uses powerful kicks DThe movements are flowing 58What was the Hwarang？ AA kind of martial arts BA group of warriors CA kind of painting DAn early form of tae kwon do 59Where did Koreans practice martial arts after being invaded in 1909？ AIn Buddhist temples BIn sports competitions CIn special schools DIn tunnels BFrom the earliest times，man has been interested in artPeople have often worked together to collect and save the worlds art treasures Fine art treasures from many countries are kept in an art museum called the Louvre in Paris，FranceThe works of art have been collected by the people of France over many centuries The Louvre has not always been a museumThe first building was a fort（炮台）In 1190，it was the kings castle with high walls and a round towerIt had a moat to keep out his enemies Over the years，the number of buildings around the castle grewBy 1350，the castle was no longer needed as a fortThe Louvre became a palace home for French kings and queens During times of peace，new treasures were brought inDuring days of war，many treasures were stolen，and the buildings were damaged When Francis I became king of France in 1515，he brought in artists from many countriesOne of the artists was Leonardo da Vinci from ItalyDa VincisMona Lisais the best known painting in the museum today In 1793，the Louvre became a public museum，just as it is nowIt is a place where art treasures have been saved for everyone to enjoy 60On the whole，this passage is mainly about_. Aan art museum called the Louvre Ban Italian artist named Leonardo da Vinci Ca king of France named Francis I Dthe best known painting in Louvre 61Which of the following is not true？ AThe Louvre used to be a fort a very long time ago BFrench kings and queens once lived in it CThe Louvre was taken by enemies in 1190 DMany treasures were brought into the Louvre over the years 62Why is it good for great art to be kept in public museums？ AIt helps people remember who the King of France is BIt keeps people out of the palaces CIt gives everyone a chance to enjoy good art DIt helps people to know who is the greatest artist 63From the passage we know that _ Ait is not possible for treasures to be stolen Bold forts always make the best museums Cgreat art should be shared with all the people Dking Francis I of France brought in artists from an old fort64In the third paragraph the wordmoatprobably means_ Aa high tower built in former times where soldiers watched out for enemies Ba long and deep ditch dug round a castle and was usually filled with water Ca cart pulled by horses on which soldiers fought Da long and high wall around castleCUnless we spend money to spot and prevent asteroids (小行星) now，one might crash into Earth and destroy life as we know it，say some scientists. Asteroids are bigger versions of the meteoroids(流星)that race across the night sky. Most orbit the sun far from Earth and dont threaten us. But there are also thousands whose orbits put them on a collision course with Earth. Buy $ 50 million worth of new telescopes right now. Then spend $ 10 million a year for the next 25 years to locate most of the space rocks. By the time we spot a fatal one，the scientists say，well have a way to change its course. Some scientists favor pushing asteroids off course with nuclear weapons. But the cost wouldnt be cheap. Is it worth it? Two things experts consider when judging any risk are: 1) How likely the event is; and 2) How bad the consequences if the event occurs. Experts think an asteroid big enough to destroy lots of life might strike Earth once every 500，000 years. Sounds pretty rare-but if one did fall，it would be the end of the world. “If we dont take care of these big asteroids，theyll take care of us，”says one scientist. “Its that simple.” The cure，though，might be worse than the disease. Do we really want fleets of nuclear weapons sitting around on Earth? “The world has less to fear from doomsday(毁灭性的) rocks than from a great nuclear fleet set against them，” said a New York Times article. 65. What does the passage say about asteroids and meteoroids? A. They are heavenly bodies different in composition. B.They are heavenly bodies similar in nature. C.There are more asteroids than meteoroids. D.Asteroids are more mysterious than meteoroids. 66. We can conclude from the passage that_ . A.while pushing asteroids off course nuclear weapons would destroy the world B.asteroids racing across the night sky are likely to hit Earth in the near future C.the worry about asteroids can be left to future generations since it is unlikely to happen in our lifetime D.workable solutions still have to be found to prevent a collision of asteroids with Earth. 67. Which of the following best describes the authors tone in this pass age? A. Optimistic. B. Critical. C. Objective. D. Subjective.DThe blue tits(山雀) have been inspecting the nest-box again this year. The male is the house-hunter but the female will make the final choice. He lands at the hole and turns his head to expose his white cheeks as a signal to attract the female from where she has been feeding.Among many birds that nest in holes, the male has a light-coloured patch on its plumage(鸟羽) which acts as signal for drawing the females attention to a suitable nesting-place. Unlike the blue tit, the redstart(红尾鸲) may be only the male that strikingly coloured and the female is not beautiful.A few years ago I was lucky enough to spot a pair of redstarts in action in a Walsh wood. The male was leading an interested female to holes that he had previously(先前) checked out. He sat at the entrance of each hole and put his head on to show off his white forehead, or his head in to reveal(显露) his tail.If the female failed to react to his visual signals, the male sometimes sang for extra effect, while gliding towards her on spread wings and tail. Once the female accepts by following the male through the hole the displays stop, you must be at the right place at the right time to watch them.68. How do the blue tits choose their nest?A. They choose their nest together.B. The male chooses their nest.C. The house-hunter chooses their nest.D. The female chooses their nest.69. The writer was lucky to see _.A. how the male made his tricksB. how an interested female played wit