广东省惠州市惠东县燕岭学校2020学年高二英语上学期期中试题

燕岭学校2020学年度第一学期期中考试高二英语试题本试卷共四部分，满分150分。考试时间120分钟。第一部分阅读理解（共两节，满分40分）第一节（共10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。AMetro Pocket GuideMetrorail(地铁)Each passenger needs a farecard(车票) to enter and go out. Up to two children under age five may travel free with a paying customer.Farecard machines are in every station. Bring small bills because there are no change machines in the stations and farecard machines only provide up to $5 in change.Get one day of unlimited Metrorail rides with a One Day Pass. Buy it from a farecard machine in Metro stations. Use it after 9：30 am. until closing on weekdays，and all day on weekends and holidays.Hours_of_serviceOpen：5 a.m.Monday Friday7 a.m.SaturdaySunday.Close：midnight Sunday.Thursday.3 a.m.Friday.Saturday.Last train times vary.To avoid (避免) missing the last train，please check the last train times posted in stations.MetrobusWhen paying with exact change，the fare is $1.35.When paying with a SmarTrip card the fare is $1.25Fares_for_senior/disabled_customersSenior citizens 65 and older and disabled customers may ride for half the regular fare.On Metrorail and Metrobus，use a senior/disabled farecard or SmarTrip card.For more information about buying senior/disabled farecards，SmarTrip cards and passes，please visit MetroOpensD or call 2026377000 and 2026378000.Senior citizens and disabled customers can get free guide on how to use proper Metrobus and Metrorail services by calling 2029621100.Travel_tipsAvoid riding during weekday rush periodsbefore 9：30 a.m.and between 4 and 6 p.m.If you lose something on a bus or train or in a station，please call Lost & Found （失物招领）at 2029621195.1. At what time is Metrorail closed on Saturday?AAt midnight. BAt 7 a.m. CAt 7 p.m. DAt 3 a.m.2. What is good about a SmarTripcard?AIt is convenient for old people.BIt saves money for its users.CIt can be bought at any time.DIt is sold on the Internet.3.Which Number should you call if you lose something on the Metro?A2026378000 B.2029621100C2029621195 D.2026377000BMany years ago, when I was fresh out of school and working in Denver, I was driving to my parents home in Missouri for Christmas. I stopped at a gas station about 50 miles from Oklahoma City, where I was planning to stop and visit a friend. While I was standing in line at the cash register (收款台), I said hello to an older couple who were also paying for gas.I took off, but had gone only a few miles when black smoke poured from the back of my car. I stopped and wondered what I should do. A car pulled up behind me. It was the couple I had spoken to at the gas station. They said they would take me to my friends. We chatted on the way into the city, and when I got out of the car, the husband gave me his business card.I wrote him and his wife a thankyou note for helping me. Soon afterward, I received a Christmas present from them. Their note that came with it said that helping me had made their holidays meaningful.Years later, I drove to a meeting in a nearby town in the morning. In late afternoon I returned to my car and found that Id left the lights on all day, and the battery (电池) was dead. Then I noticed that the Friendly Ford dealershipa shop selling carswas right next door. I walked over and found two salesmen in the showroom.“Just how friendly is Friendly Ford?” I asked and explained my trouble. They quickly drove a pickup truck to my car and started it. They would accept no payment, so when I got home, I wrote them a note to say thanks. I received a letter back from one of the salesmen. No one had ever taken the time to write him and say thank you, and it meant a lot, he said.“Thank you” two powerful words. Theyre easy to say and mean so much.4. What happened when the author found smoke coming out of his car?A. He had it pulled back to the gas station.B. The couple sent him a business card.C. The couple offered to help him.D. He called his friend for help.5. The battery of the authors car was dead because _.A. He forgot to turn off the lightsB. The meeting lasted a whole dayC. He drove too long a distanceD. Something went wrong with the lights6. Which of the following is true?A. The old couple worked in the gas station.B. The salesman was very happy to receive the writers note.C. The writer sent the couple a present.D. the salesman drove the writer home.7. By telling his own experiences, the author tries to show _.A.the kindheartedness of older peopleB.how to deal with car problemsC.the importance of expressing thanksD. how to write a thankyou letterCOnce an old man rose early to read each morning. His grandson wanted to be just like his grandfather, so tried to emulate him every way he could.One day the grandson asked, “Grandpa, I try to read just like you do, but I dont understand most of it, and I forget whatever I do understand immediately I close the book. So what good is it for me to read?”The grandfather, who was putting coal on the fire, said, “Take this coal basket down to the river and bring me back a basket of water.”The boy did as told to, but the water leaked out before he could get the basket home.The grandfather laughed, saying, “Youll have to move a little faster.” This time he ran faster, but again the basket emptied. Out of breath, he decided it was impossible to carry water in a basket, and he went to get a bucket（桶）. But the grandfather said, “I want a basket of water instead of a bucket of water. Youre just not trying hard enough.”The boy knew what he was trying to accomplish was impossible. However, he decided to show his grandfather a third time.The boy dipped the basket into the river and ran as hard as he could. With the empty basket, he gasped（喘气说）, “See Grandpa? Its useless!”“So you think it useless?” the old man asked. “Then look at the basket.” To his surprise, the boy found it washed clean of the dirty coal stains and now clean inside and out.“My child, thats what happens when you read the book. You might not understand or remember everything, but the words will change you inside and out. That is the work of reading in our lives.”8. Why did the man tell the boy to fetch a basket of water？A. The work was too much for himself.B. He intended to train the boy to run faster.C. The work could test how fast the boy ran.D. He meant to inspire the boy through an example.9. What does the underline word “emulate” in Paragraph 1 most probably mean?A. encourage. B. admire. C. challenge. D. copy（模仿）10. Which of the following words can be used to describe the grandfather?A. Healthy and smart. B. Wise and diligent.C. Serious and knowledgeable. D. Thoughtful and loving.11. What would be the best title for this passage?A. The Power of Reading. B. On Reading BooksC. Old Man and His Grandson. D. A Basket of Water.DOne afternoon I toured an art museum while waiting for my husband to finish a business meeting.I was looking forward to a quiet view of the art works.A young couple viewing the paintings ahead of me chatted nonstop between themselves.I watched them a moment and decided the wife was doing all the talk.I admired the husbands patience for putting up with her continuous talk.Distracted by their noise,I moved on.I met with them several times as I moved through the different rooms of art.Each time I heard her constant burst of words,I moved away quickly.I was standing at the counter of the museum gift shop making a purchase when the couple came near to the exit.Before they left,the man reached into his pocket and pulled out a white object.He extended it into a long stick and then tapped his way into the coatroom to get his wifes jacket.“Hes a brave man.”The clerk at the counter said,”Most of us would give up if wewere blinded at such a young age.During his recovery he made a promise that his life wouldnt change. So, as before,he and his wife come in whenever theres a new art show.”“But what does he get out of the art?”I asked,“He cant see.”“Cant see?Youre wrong.He sees a lot.More than you or I do.”The clerk said,“His wife describes each painting so he can see it in his head.”I learned something about patience, courage and love that day. I saw the patience of a young wife describing paintings to a person without sight and the courage of a husband who would not allow blindness to change his life. And I saw the love shared by two people as I watched this couple walk away hand in hand.12. The young couple were at an art museum _.A. to discuss paintings B.to show their loveC.to describe paintings D.to appreciate art13.“I moved away quickly.” in Paragraph 3 shows that the writer _.A. was in the hope of visiting more roomsB. was in a hurry to buy some giftsC.was not interested in the art show D. was tired of the nonstop talking14.We can infer from the passage that the husband _.A.couldnt stand his wifeB. was not born blindC. knew nothing about artD. completely depended on his wife15.After hearing what the clerk had said about the couple, the writer was _.A.touched（感动的）B. encouraged C. excited D. annoyed（气恼的）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。A major source of teen stress is school exams, and test anxiety(焦虑) is not uncommon. When you recognize your teen is under stress，how can parents help your teen stay calm before an exam?Be involved. Parents need to be involved in their teens work. 16 What they look for is your presenceto listen, to talk，to cry, or simply to sit with them quietly. Communicate openly with your teen. Encourage your teen to express his worries and fears，but dont let them focus on those fears.Help them get organized. 17 Together，you and your teen can work out a time-table in which he/she can study for what he/she knows will be on the test.Provide a calm setting. Help your teen set up a quiet place to study and protect his/her privacy. Give them a nutritious diet. Its important for your teen to eat a healthy，balanced diet during exam times to focus and do his/her best. 18 If this happens，encourage your teen to eat light meals or sandwiches. A healthy diet，rather than junk food，is best for reducing stress.19 Persuade your teenager to get some sleep and do something active when he/she needs a real break from studying. Making time for relaxation，fun，and exercise is all important in reducing stress. Help your teen balance his/her time so that he/she will feel comfortable taking time out from studying to spend time with friends or rest.Show a positive attitude. 20 Your panic, anxiety and blame contribute to your teens pressure. Make your teen feel accepted and valued for his efforts. Most importantly，tell your teen that things will be all right，no matter what the results are.A. The best thing is simply to listen.B. Encourage your teen to relax.C. They will only make the situation worse.D. Exam stress can make some teens lose their appetite（胃口）.E. Help your teen think about what he has to study and plan accordingly.F.A parents attitude will influence their teens emotions.G. Your teen may also make negative comments about themselves.第二部分英语知识运用（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。A lady wanted a birthday gift from her husband. For many months she had liked a beautiful21, and knowing her husband could 22 it, she told him that was all she wanted. On the morning of the 23, her husband told her how 24 he was to have such a good wife, and how much he loved her. He 25 her a beautiful gift package (纸盒). She opened it and 26 a Bible. 27, she raised her voice and said to her husband, “With all your money, you give me a Bible?” She was so 28 that she left him.Many years passed and the lady was very 29 in business. She owned two large companies. She 30 her husband was very old, and thought perhaps she should go to 31 him. But before she could, she 32 a letter telling her that he had died, and gave all of his possessions (财产) to her. She needed to come back and 33 things.When she arrived at his house, sadness 34 her heart. She saw the still new 35, just as she had left it years before. With 36, she opened it and began to turn the pages. A ring 37 from the Bible to the floor and a 38 could be seen. She picked it up and found it was the ring she wanted in those days. And on the card was the date of her birth, and the words “LUV U ALWAYS”.39 your gift is not packaged the way you want it, its because it is better packaged the way it is! Always appreciate little things; they usually lead you to bigger things! The best and most beautiful things in the world cannot be seen or even touched for they must be felt with the 40.21. A. watch B.ring C. coatD. box22. A. like B. afford C. designD. guess23. A. holiday B. meeting C. performanceD. birthday24 A. proud B. kindC. sorry D. brave25. A. gave B. asked C. lent D. moved26. A. carried B. found C. missed D. held27. A. Politely B. Lightly C.Angrily D. Patiently28. A. calm B. upset C. thankful D. careless29. A. poor B. lonely C. failing D successful30. A. realized B. hoped C. wonderedD. explained31. A. visit B. catch C. understandD. help32. A. passedB. sent C. received D. wrote33. A. give away B. pay forC. take care of D. look for34. A. coveredB. broke C. left D. filled35. A. table B.car C. letter D. Bible36. A. tearsB. laughterC. interestsD. smiles37. A. hidB. dropped C. disappearedD. made38. A. cardB. pen C. flowerD. book39. A. But B. So C. Although D. If40. A. face B. eyeC. heartD. hand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（1个单词）或括号内单词的正确形式。First, reading books _41_(be) fun. You can always keep yourself _42_(interest) and it can help you have an enjoyable time if you like reading. This is especially useful when the weather is bad. It is a _43_(relax) hobby too.Next，you can read a book anywhere：in a car，in a waiting room, on a plane, in bedeven in the bath._44_ you need is a book! Reading is a convenient hobby as it is easy to stop and then start again.Another good reason for reading books is _45_ it is useful. If you read as a hobby，you _46_(get) better and better at it. This means that you will read faster and will become _47_(good) at understanding what you read. As your reading improves, you will probably find your school work becomes much easier. Many school subjects depend _48_ good reading and, as you read you learn more and more.Good readers are most likely to be good _49_(write), too. They are usually good at _50_(spell) as well, and have more things to write about. Reading books is really a wonderful hobby.第三部分：词汇与句型(共两节，满分30分)第一节：词汇基础(共9小题；每空1分，满分9分)根据下列各句句意、括号中汉语提示填空，并把完整单词填写在答题卷相应的位置上51. Everyone should_ (做贡献) what he or she can afford.52. The cinema has little_ (attract) for some people.53. His car_ (break) down on the way to work yesterday.54. His collection of paintings is most_ (impress).55. The area is_ (constant) hit by droughts.56. Im_ (delight) at your success.57. It all _(视情况而定).58. That they saved the drawing girl was_(admire).59. Your first job here will be an _(assist) journalist.60. You will have a _(profession) photographer with you to take photographs.61. It took three years to win his fathers _ (approve)62. He is a _(gift) musician.第二节：句型结构(共7小题；每空1分，满分21分)63. 他起床起得早为了赶上第一班火车。He got up early _ _ _ catch the first train.64. 他提前完成了工作。He finished his work65.我们从这些事实中得出了结论。We _ _ _ from the facts.66.你不应该受到责备。You not 67.他对他的队员要求很严格。He very the members of his team.68.在一种非常真实的意义上，光污染使我们看不见我们在地球上的真正位置。In a very real sense，light pollution causes us to_our true place in the universe.第四部分写作（共两节，满分35分）第一节短文改错（共10小题；每小题1分，满分10分）假定英语课上老师要求同桌之间交换修改作文，请你修改你同桌写的以下作文。文中共有10处语言错误，每句中最多有两处。每处错误仅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:在错的词下画一横线（）,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。Mr. and Mrs.Zhang all work in our school. They live far from the school, and it takes them about a hour and a half to go to work every day. In their spare time, they are interesting in planting vegetables in their garden, that is on the rooftop of their house. They often get up earlier and wate