河北省唐山市第十一中学2020学年高二英语上学期期中试题

河北省唐山市第十一中学2020学年高二英语上学期期中试题（考试时间：120分钟满分：150分）选择题部分第一部分 听力（共两节，满分30分）第一节（共5个小题：每小题1.5分，满分7.5分）听下面5段对话。每段对话后有一道小题，从题中所给的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秒钟的时间来回答有关小题和阅读下一小题。每段对话仅读一遍。1. What did the woman buy for her husband for Christmas?A. A book.B. A recorder.C. A watch.2. Where will the woman probably go first?A. To a school.B. To a friends house.C. To a library.3. Why does the woman suggest the shirt with long sleeves?A. It is lovely.B. It is warm.C. It is comfortable.4. Where are the speakers?A. In a garden.B. In a restaurant.C. In a supermarket.5. How does the woman feel when hearing the tickets were sold out?A. Angry.B. Excited.C. Disappointed.第二节（共 15 小题；每小题 1.5 分，满 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。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，各小题将给出 5 秒钟的作答时间。每段对话或独白读两遍。听第六段材料，回答第 6、7 题。6. Why wont the woman wear her own hat?A. It is uncomfortable.B. It doesnt fit her.C. It is old.7. What will the woman do?A. Try on her sisters gloves.B. Buy a pair of boots.C. Change her jeans.听第七段材料，回答第 8、9 题。8. Why does the man need to get his suit cleaned in a hurry?A. He has no clothes to wear to work.B. He will attend a party this evening.C. He wants to wear it to a job interview.9. What will the woman do in 40 minutes?A. Deal with the mans suit.B. Work on a jacket.C. Clean a party dress.听第八段材料，回答第 10 至 12 题。10. What should the man do when coming to the crossroads?A. Walk straight.B. Turn left.C. Turn right.11. Which place is the post office next to?A. A shoe store.B. A library.C. A bank.12. When does the post office close according to the woman?A. At 4:00.B. At 4:20.C. At 4:30.听第九段材料，回答第 13 至 16 题。13. What are the speakers mainly talking about?A. What present Jim will give Granny.B. How Jim will celebrate Grannys birthday.C. Whether Jim will go to Grannys birthday.14. At what time does the football match start?A. 10:00.B. 12:00.C. 12:30.15. How will Jims mum go to Grannys tomorrow?A. By bike.B. By car.C. By bus.16. What can we learn about Jim?A. He will ride back home after the match.B. He will prepare lunch for his mother tomorrow.C. He will stay with some friends tomorrow evening.听第十段材料，回答第 17 至 20 题。17. What is the talk mainly about?A. University life in America.B. Different clubs in the universities.C. Out-of-class activities in universities.18. If you want to form a club yourself, what should be done first?A. Ask the permission of your school.B. Have an idea for an organization.C. Find support from an advisor.19. Who plans all the events?A. School leaders.B. Student members.C. Club advisors.20. What do all kinds of clubs and organizations aim for?A. Developing students different interests.B. Enriching students university life.C. Making students better know about society.二、阅读理解（共两节, 满分 35分)第一节(共 10小题, 每小题 2.5分, 满分 25分)阅读下列短文, 从每题所给的 A、B、C 和 D 四个选项中，选出最佳选项ASome people learn a second language easily. Other people have trouble learning a new language. How can you help yourself learn a new language, such as English? There are several ways to make learning English a little easier and more interesting.The first step is to feel confident about learning English. If you believe that you can learn, you will learn. Be patient. You dont have to understand everything all at once. It is natural to make mistakes when you learn something new. We can learn from our mistakes.The second step is to practise your English. For example，write in a diary every day. You will get used to writing in English，and you will feel comfortable expressing your ideas in English. After several weeks, you will see that your writing is improving. Besides, you must speak English every day. You can practise with your classmates after class. You will all make mistakes, but gradually you will become comfortable communicating in English.The third step is to keep a record of your language learning. You can write this in your diary. After each class, think about what you did. Did you answer a question correctly? Did you understand anything the teacher explained? Perhaps the lesson was difficult, but you tried to understand it. Write these achievements(成就) in your diary.You must be active in learning English and believe that you can do it. It is important to practise every day and make a record of your achievements. You will enjoy learning English, and you will feel more confidence in yourself.21The underlined word “communicating” in the third paragraph means_.A. Playing B. eating vegetablesC. Speaking D. sharing or exchanging(交换) ideas, news, information，etc.22When you learn English, you do not need to _.Abe patient(耐心的) Bunderstand everything at onceCexpress your ideas in English Dmake mistakes23What is the main idea of this passage?AIt is very important to learn a second language.BSome people learn a second language easily while other people do not.CWays to help you learn a second language more easily.DDont worry about making mistakesBMy First Marathon（马拉松）A month before my first marathon, one of my ankles was injured and this meant not running for two weeks, leaving me only two weeks to train. Yet, I was determined to go ahead.I remember back to my 7th year in school. In my first P.E. class, the teacher required us to run laps and then hit a softball. I didnt do either well. He later informed me that I was not athletic.The idea that I was not athletic stuck with me for years. When I started running in my 30s, I realized running was a battle against myself, not about competition or whether or not I was athletic. It was all about the battle against my own body and mind. A test of wills!The night before my marathon, I dreamt that I couldnt even find the finish line. I woke up sweating and nervous, but ready to prove something to myself.Shortly after crossing the start line, my shoe laces(鞋带) became untied. So I stopped to readjust. Not the start I wanted!At mile 3, I passed a sign: GO FOR IT, RUNNERS!By mile 17, I became out of breath and the once injured ankle hurt badly. Despite the pain, I stayed the course walking a bit and then running again.By mile 21, I was starving!As I approached mile 23, I could see my wife waving a sign. She is my biggest fan. She never minded the alarm clock sounding at 4 a.m. or questioned my expenses on running.I was one of the final runners to finish. But I finished! And I got a medal. In fact, I got the same medal as the one that the guy who came in first place had.Determined to be myself, move forward, free of shame and worldly labels(世俗标签), I can now call myself a marathon winner.24.Amonthbeforethemarathon,theauthor _.A.waswelltrained B.feltscaredC.losthope D.madeuphismindtorun25.WhydidtheauthormentiontheP.E.classinhis7thyear?A.Toacknowledgethesupportofhisteacher.B.Toshowhewasnottalentedinsports.C.Toamusethereaderswithafunnystory.D.Toshareapreciousmemory.26.Howwastheauthorsfirstmarathon?A.Hemadeit. B.Hequithalfway.C.Hegotthefirstprize. D.Hewalkedtotheend.27.Whatdoesthestorymainlytellus?A.Amanoweshissuccesstohisfamilysupport.B.Failureisthemotherofsuccess.C.Awinnerisonewithagreateffortofwill.D.Oneisnevertoooldtolearn.CA Guide to MotoristsThis leaflet explains in general terms the Driving Offence Points System.What is the Driving Offence Points System?After the introduction of this system，certain traffic offences will earn the driver points besides other punishment. If a driver makes any of these offences，the points will be recorded.When the driver gets a certain number of points，he will be forbidden to drive for a certain amount of time.What are the purposes of this system?This is a system designed to make roads safer. It can improve standards of driving and reduce the accident rates.Which traffic offences will result in Driving Offence Points?Of course，not all traffic offences are covered by this system. Only those that have direct effect on road safety are included.There are altogether fourteen items.CodeOffencePoints1Causing death by dangerous driving102Dangerous driving103Careless driving54Driving after drinking or taking drugs105Driving over the speed limit by more than 15 km/hour36Driving in a motor race on the road107Failing to stop after an accident38Failing to give information after an accident39Failing to report an accident310Failing to obey directions of police officers311Crossing double white lines312Failing to obey traffic signals313Failing to give way to walkers at a crosswalk314Failing to stop at school crossing3What will happen if you have got up to 10 points?If you have got 10 points or above，but still less than 15 points，you will receive a warning letter from the Transport Department.This letter will tell you your record of Driving Offence Points and remind you of the result of getting more points. It is hoped that this warning will change your driving behavior for the better.What will happen if you have got 15 points?If you have got 15 points or more within two years，a court will take away your driving license.28“Offence” in this leaflet means_.Aan action against the traffic law Ban official of road safetyCa driving habit Dbad behavior in the office29How many points will you earn if you drive through a red light?A5 points. B8 points. C3 points. D10 points.30What will happen to you if you have got 13 points?AYou will be punished for the points.BYour driving license will be taken away.CYou will get a warning letter from the Transport Department.DYour record will be sent to the Transport Department.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。How to Strengthen Teeth Naturally31 You can work on strengthening your teeth by getting the right vitamins and minerals in your diet. You can also protect your teeth through healthy habits. In addition, avoiding certain foods and habits can help strengthen your teeth.Get the right nutrients（营养）Make sure youre getting 1,000 to 1,200 mg of calcium（钙）a day. You probably know calcium helps keep your bones strong. 32 Eating certain amount of calcium in your diet every day will help increase the strength of your teeth. 33Aim to eat a wide variety of fruits and vegetables in your weekly diet. Try selecting a variety of colors when choosing your produce, as that ensures youll be getting a wide variety of vitamins. Fill your plate up halfway with fruits and vegetables at every meal, then fill the rest of your plate with some protein and whole grains.Brush your teeth twice a dayTo brush well, hold your toothbrush at a 45 angle to your teeth. Brush all the surfaces of your teeth gently and try to brush for at least 2 minutes. 34Visit your dentist regularlyVisit your dentist at least once a year for x-rays and cleaning. 35_ If you start to get a buildup of plaque（牙菌斑）, which can weaken teeth, the dentist can remove it for you in time.Quit smokingYou probably are aware that smoking causes lung cancer and other health problems. In addition, it can also weaken bone tissue, including your teeth. If youve been thinking about quitting, now may be the time.A. These visits help find problems before they begin.B. These foods naturally clean your teeth, helping to keep them strong.C. Eat a balanced dietD. The same is true for your teeth.E. Strong teeth are important for a healthy mouth!F. Set a timer to help you brush longer!G. Vitamin D helps your body absorb calcium properly.第三部分 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。Many years ago in a small Indian village, a farmer had the misfortune of owing a large sum of money to a village moneylender. The moneylender, who was old and ugly, 36the farmers beautiful daughter. So he proposed a 37. He said he would forgive the farmers 38if he could marry his daughter.Both the farmer and his daughter were horrified by the 39. So the cunning moneylender suggested that he put a 40pebble(鹅卵石)and a white pebble into an empty money bag, 41the girl would have to pick one pebble from the bag. 42she picked the black pebble, she would become his 43and her fathers debt would be forgiven. If she picked the white pebble she 44marry him and her fathers debt would still be forgiven if she 45to pick a pebble, her father would be thrown into jail（监狱）. They were standing on a pebble-strewn 46in the farmers field when the moneylender bent over to 47two pebble. As he picked them up, the sharp-eyed girl 48that he had picked up two black pebbles and put them into the beg. The girl put her hand into the moneybag and drew out a 49. Without looking at it, she fumbled and let it50onto the pebble-strewn path where it 51became lost among all the other pebbles. “Oh, how 52of me!” she said. “But never mind, if you look into the bag for the one that is 53, you will be able to tell which pebble I picked.”The moneylender dared not admit his 54. The girl changed what seemed an 55situation into an extremely advantageous one.36A.enviedB.marriedC. helpedD. fancied 37A.meetingB.changeC. toastD. bargain 38A. paymentB. debt C.faultD.pride39A. proposal B.adviceC.planD. thought40A.sharpB. commonC. black D.small41A.forB. butC. and D.or42A.BecauseB.AlthoughC. SinceD. If 43A.moneylenderB.servantC. daughterD. wife 44A. neednt B.shouldntC.mustntD. couldnt45A.pretendedB.agreedC.decidedD.refused46A. areaB. pathC.placeD.garden47A.throw awayB.ask forC. point atD. pick up48A.ignoredB.warnedC. suggestedD. noticed49A.pennyB. coinC. pebbleD.piece50A.rollB. flyC. fallD.move51A. immediately B.mysteriouslyC.unexpectedlyD. interestingly52A. forgetfulB. clumsyC.stupidD.hopeless53A. leftB.chosenC.foundD. held54A. worryB. dishonestyC.mistakeD.guilt55A. embarrassingB. impossibleC.urgentD.unbelievable非选择题部分第二节 语法填空（共10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。In our daily life, we come across various 56 (challenge) now and then. The 57 (big) challenge of all in 58 life appeared when I entered senior high school. I was 59 (surprise) to find 60 the English teacher taught completely beyond me. Thinking I just lacked the gift 61 English, I stopped making efforts. 62 (lucky), my teacher didnt give up on me. Instead, she helped me analyse my problem and I realised I needed 63 (face) the challenge bravely. I regained my confidence, changed approaches and 64 (work) hard.From the above experience, Ive learned that it is not only our talents but our efforts that help us achieve success. Faced with challenges, we should fight bravely instead of 65 (give) up.第四部分 写作（共2节，满分40分）第一节：应用文写作（满分15分）假定你是李华，下个月唐山将举办今年的旅游节，组委会拟招聘一些高中生担任英语导游，你打算应聘。请给组委会写一封申请信，内容包括：1. 自我介绍（年龄，性别等）2. 英语水平（口语表达能力等）3. 特殊优势（相关经历，对当地旅游景点的了解）4. 你的承诺注意：1.词数80左右；2可适当增加细节，以使行文连贯。第二节：概要写作（满分25分）Are you shy？If you are, you are not alone. In fact, close to 50 percent of people are shy. Almost 80 percent of people feel shy at some point in their lives. These days, shyness is becoming more and more common. Now, scientists are trying to understand shyness. They have some interesting ideas about why people are shy.Is it possible to be born shy？Many scientists say yes. They say 15 to 20 percent of babies behave shyly. These babies are a little quieter and more watchful than other babies. Interestingly, these shy babies usually have shy parents. As a result, scientists think that some shyness is genetic.Family size might cause people to be shy as well. Scientists at Harvard University studied shy children. They found that 66 percent of them had older brothers and sisters. As a result, they became shy. At the same time, children with no brothers and sisters may be shy as well. Growing up alone, they often play by themselves. They are not able to learn the same social skills as children from big families.You may also be shy because of where you were born. When scientists studied shyness in different countries, they found surprising differences. In Japan, most people said they were shy. But in Israel, only one of three people said so. What explains the difference？One scientist says the Japanese and Israelis have different opinions of failure. In Japan, when people do not succeed, they feel bad about themselves. They blame themselves for their failure. In Israel, the opposite is true. Israelis often blame failure on outside reasons, such as family, teachers, friends, or bad luck. In Israel, freedom of opinion and risk taking are strongly supported. This may be why Israelis worry less about failure and are less shy.For shy people, it can be difficult to make friends, speak in class, and even get a good job. But scientists say you can get over your shyness. They suggest trying new things and practicing conversation. And dont forgetif you are shy, you are not the only one.英语参考答案第一部分：听力（每小题1分，共20分）1-5 CCBBC 6-10 ABCBC 11-15 BCCAB 16-20 CCBBA听力原文Text 1M: Have you bought your Christmas presents yet?W: Almost. I got a watch for my husband. And Im going to find a book or a recorder for my dad.Text 2