河北省邢台市第八中学2020学年高二英语上学期期末考试试题

邢台市八中2020学年第一学期期末考试 高二英语试题卷（试卷满分150分 考试时间120分钟）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秒钟的时间来回答有关小题和阅读下一小题。每段对话仅读一遍。1. When will the play start?A. At 7:20. B. At 7:30. C. At 8:05.2. Why is the woman worried?A. She cant find her child. B. She lost her cellphone. C. She missed her bus.3. How long did the man wait at the airport?A. 2 hours. B. 3 hours. C. 5 hours.4. Where is the Peoples Park?A. At a crossing. B. Opposite a school. C. Next to a school.5. What does the man think of the bag?A. Its strong. B. Its poorly designed. C. Its more expensive.第二节(共15小题；每小题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，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6段材料，回答第6、7题。6. What are the speakers talking about?A. Where to park the car. B. How to get to Peterson Road.C. When to go to the supermarket.7. Where is the woman going next?A. To College Street. B. To Peterson Road. C. To Jane Road.听第7段材料，回答第8、9题。8. When is Lucys birthday?A. Next month. B. Tomorrow. C. Next week.9. What will the woman do?A. Apologize to Lucy. B. Hold a birthday party. C. Buy a dog for Lucy.听第8段材料，回答第10至12题。10. Whats the main reason the woman is calling the man?A. To invite him to go boating. B. To invite him to have a picnic.C. To borrow his car.11. What should the man bring?A. A car. B. A sleeping bag. C. A small boat.12. Why will the woman call the man again?A. To find out whether he wants to go boating.B. To tell him whether her car has been repaired.C. To tell him when they are leaving.听第9段材料，回答第13至16题。13. When did Ella win a music competition?A. At the age of 5. B. At the age of 9. C. At the age of 16.14. Who persuaded Ella to practice as much as possible?A. Her teacher. B. Her friends. C. Her parents.15. What is the most important for Ella to improve her playing?A. Taking a lot of exercise. B. Eating healthy food. C. Avoiding strees.16. What does Ella suggest teenagers do?A. Change their opinions on classical music. B. Buy more classical music CDs.C. Learn to play classical music.听第10段材料，回答第17至20题。17. When did Sally give up her tennis dreams?A. After she studied in a college. B. After she entered Stanford University.C. After she spent three months practicing.18. How many degrees did Sally earn in Stanford University?A. Two. B. Three. C. Four.19. When did Sally apply to the space program?A. In 1970. B. In 1977. C. In 1978.20. How many women were among the 35 people?A. Only one. B. Five. C. Six.第二部分：阅读理解(共20小题；每小题2分，满分40分)第一节：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。(共15小题；每小题2分，满分30分)AIt was already dark when an old man came to a small town. He found an inn and wanted to stay there for the night. After he had gone to his room, the owner said to his wife, “Look at his bag, dear. Im sure there are lots of valuable things in it. I want to steal it when he is asleep.”“No, no,” said the woman. “He must look for his bag tomorrow morning. Then hell take you before the judge.” They thought and at last the woman had an idea. “We have forgetful grass,” said the woman, “Why not put some into his food? If he has the food, he will forget to take his bag away.” “How clever you are!” said the owner, “Dont forget it when you prepare supper for him.”The old man had the food with the forgetful grass and went to bed. The next morning, when the owner got up, he found the door was open and the old man had left with his bag. He woke his wife up and said angrily, “What a fool! Your forgetful grass isnt useful at all.”“No, no,” said the woman. “I dont think so. He must forget something.”“Oh, Ive remembered!” The owner cried out suddenly, “He forgot”21. The old man came to the inn _.A.in the morning B.in the afternoon C.in the evening D.at night22. The owner and his wife wanted to _.A. get the mans bag B. steal the mans moneyC. make the man pay them more D. hide the mans bag23. The owner and his wife put the forgetful grass into the food because _.A. the old man always forgot somethingB. they wanted to make the food betterC. they hoped the old man would leave the bag in the innD. they wanted to know if the grass was useful24. According to the passage the old man forgot _.A.to take his bag away B.to tell the owner when he leftC.to close the door when he went to sleep D.to pay them the inn moneyBTodays children are the “result” of the modern society. Our parents have jobs that keep them busy almost all day long. They only have a free day in a week. This doesnt allow them to keep an eye on their children.On the other hand, the modern society gives more freedom to the children than they could “handle”. As a child, you dont know how to grow up by yourself until you reach a certain age. That is why you need school and parents to be by your side all the time. If you dont have either of them you may make a lot of mistakes. The social system of the modern society is very lenient especially with the children.Most of the children today are rebels (判逆者). They are rude. They are given too much freedom by their families. This is their parents mistake. They ought to know that the freedom they give to their children is misunderstood.For example it is a bad thing for a 17 year old child to go out in the evening on weekends. Parents are also guilty of the way their children show up in the street or at school. The same guilt belongs to the teaching system as well. Pupils shouldnt be allowed to dress like they were on a fashion presentation at school.Another important fact we can think of regarding the freedom of children is their free will of spending money. Parents shouldnt allow their children to spend money on whatever they want. I think children are given too much freedom not only by their parents, but also by the society. The latter is more to be blamed!25. The writer implies that parents busy lifestyle_.A. makes their children become independentB. may lead to a tense parent child relationshipC.is harmful to their childrens healthD.is likely to create a troubled generation26.What does the underlined word “lenient” (in Para 2) mean?A. Not responsible B. Not strict. C. Unkind. D. Unfair.27. It seems that the writer agrees that students _A. should stay at home on weekends B. can wear trendy clothes at schoolC. had better wear school uniform at school D. can be allowed to go out in the evenings28.According to the writer, which of the following takes the primary responsibility for childrens problems?A. The social environment. B. The educational system. C. Each family. D. The school.CWanted, Someone for a KissWere looking for producers to join us in the second of London 100 FM. Youll work on the stations music programmes. Music production experience in radio is necessary, along with rich knowledge of modern dance music. Please apply (申请) in writing to Producer Vacancies, Kiss 100.Father ChristmasWere looking for a very special person preferably over 40, to fill our Father Christmas suit. Working days: Every Saturday from November 24 to December 15 and every day from December 17 to December 24 except Sunday, 10:30-16:00.Excellent pay. Please contact (联系) the Enterprise Shopping Center, Station Parade, Eastbourne.Accountants AssistantWhen you join them in our Revenue Administration Unit, you will be providing assistance within all parts of the Revenue Division, dealing with post and other general duties. If you are educated to GCSE grade C level we would like to talk to you. This position is equally suitable for a school leaver or for somebody who has office experience. Wealden District CouncilSoftware TrainerIf you are aged 24-45 and have experience in teaching and training, you could be the person we are looking for. You should be good at the computer and have some experience in programme writing. You will be allowed to make our decision, and to design courses as well as present them. Pay upwards of 15000 for the right person. Please apply by sending your CV (简历) to Mrs R.Oglivie, Palmlace Limited.29. Who should you get in touch with if you hope to work in a radio station?A. Producer Vacancies, Kiss 100. B. Mrs R.Oglivie, Palmlace Limited.C. The Enterprise Shopping Centre D. Wealden District Council.30. We learn from the ads that the Enterprise Shopping Centre needs a person who .A.is aged between 24 and 40 B. may do some training workC. should deal with general duties D. can work for about a month31.Which position is open to recent school graduates?A. Producer, London Kiss. B. Father ChristmasC. Accountants Assistant D. Software Trainer32.What kind of person would probably apply to Palmace Limited?A. One with GCSE grade C level. B. One with some office experience.C. One having good computer knowledge D. One trained in producing music programmes.DParties, iPods, concerts, movies, TV shows, video games, traffic. All of these things of the modern world make life entertaining and enjoyable. But our 21st-century lifestyle is also loud and, if we dont take notice, it can have an effect on our hearing.Most teenagers dont think about hearing loss. But if you experience any of the following symptoms, you may already be hearing damaged: you make efforts to hear normal talk, you have to turn up the TV or radio so high that others complain, you watch other peoples expressions to understand what they are saying, you ask people to repeat themselves, you misunderstand what people are saying or you hear ringing in your ears.IPods and other MP3 players are as common as the clothes you wear, and just as fashionable. But if you turn up an iPod to more than 60 percent of its maximum volume, and listen to music for more than an hour, you are asking for trouble. And, it does not matter if the music you play is classical, rock or heavy metal.Some researchers find that young people who break the so-called 60-percent/60-minute rule in listening to iPods are at the risk of suffering hearing loss.Why is an iPod dangerous? With ear buds placed directly in the ear canal and high-volume music played over a long period of time, its like working in a loud factory all day, being a maintenance person under a jet airplane or using a jackhammer (手提钻) on a building site.Similarly, iPod music can cause a short time or permanent hearing damage. A loud iPod can cause a ruptured (破裂的) eardrum and, over time, may cause permanent damage to the tiny hairs in the inner ear. If these tiny hairs are damaged, they cannot effectively send sounds to the auditory nerves (听觉神经) that connect to the brain. If this happens, hearing loss becomes permanent.33. Which of the following shows that you are suffering hearing loss?A. You are interested to listen to others talking.B. You have to read others expressions to understand them.C. You can only understand others over the phone.D. You always think you hear the ringing of the phone.34. Which of the following is TRUE when you listen to music?A. Listen at least an hour every time.B. Turn up the volume to the highest level.C. Keep the sound lower than 60% of its highest volume.D. Choose classical, rock or heavy metal music.35. What is the correct order of causing permanent hearing loss?a. The eardrum is broken.b. The auditory nerves cannot receive sounds.c. Tiny hairs are damaged.d. Ear buds are placed directly in the ear canal.e. High-volume music is played over a long time.A. d-a-c-b-e B. e-c-a-b-d C. b-c-a-d-e D. d-e-a-c-b第二节：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。（共5小题；每小题2分，满分10分）Many of us deal with the rush every morning in preparation for work or school, but it doesnt have to be this way. With a little time management, these steps can help you cut down on your morning stress.Create an evening preparation routine.36._ These simple tasks will take you less than 30 minutes to complete each evening and will save you a huge headache every morning.Get a good nights sleep.Make sure you start winding down for bed at a reasonable hour to allow enough time for a healthy nights sleep.37._If needed, set a bedtime reminder alarm on your alarm clock. Always keep the temperature in your bedroom comfortably cool.38._An extra 30 minutes in the morning will make a difference. As long as you go to bed on time, waking up 30 minutes earlier should seem natural after just a few days. Use this time to think, shower and eat breakfast.Plan a realistic day.Writing things down means you dont have to worry about forgetting to do them.39._Write down anything that cannot be put off to the following day.40._Getting up to face a new day is far more satisfying when you have something to look forward to. Make sure you manage your time better so that you have time to do something you love on a daily basis.A. Morning stress is very common.B. Schedule something you love daily.C. Never fill your mind with unnecessary worries.D. Make a summary of what you did in the daytime.E. Wake up 30 minutes earlier.F. Iron your clothes, locate your keys, plan a nutritious breakfast, etc.G. Most people require between seven and eight hours sleep each night.第三部分 英语知识运用（共两节，满分45分）完形填空(共20小题；每小题15分，满分30分)阅读下面短文，掌握其大意，然后从3655各题所给的四个选项(A、B、C和D)中，选出最佳选项，并在答题卡上将该项涂黑。My husband and I insisted that our children were old enough to clean their rooms and make their beds. But they thought 41 My complaints, even self-justified shouting, were always landing on 42 ears. Very often a whole hours scolding would end with their 43 into tears. I felt very frustrated. I realized I needed to 44 my method of “mothering”.One day when they were at school, I spent some time 45 their rooms. On their desks, in plain 46 , I left the cards: Dear Bill (the other card was 47 to Sarah), your room was messy this morning and Im sure you like it clean. Love, the Room Fairy. 48 arriving back, the children were 49 excited to receive the little note from the Room Fairy. The next day, their rooms were fairly tidy. Sure enough, there was another note from the Room Fairy 50 for them, thanking them for their nice “gift” of a clean room and 51 asking them to play a certain violin 52 Each day, thank-you notes would be written differently to keep the ideas 53 .Sometimes the Room Fairy would propose a little 54 : If you can finish your homework and 55 your lessons before dinner, Id like to watch a particular television program with you tonight. Sometimes some colored markers or other little items would be left in 56 of well done jobs the day 57 .58 I cant remember how long “the Room Fairy” continued leaving her love notes. When they were age appropriate, we used various versions of Post-Its (贴条). The bathroom mirror became the 59centre of our home. Appointments, notices about visiting relatives, lesson schedules, and changes in plans could be posted.We all benefited from and 60 the idea of sharing reminders and daily details of life through notes. I believe the true advantage of the Room Fairy notes survives in our frequent and enjoyable communication.41.A. differentlyB. gratefullyC. doubtfullyD. otherwise42.A.sideB. deafC. neitherD. either43.A.cryingB. breakingC. burstingD. bumping44.A.adjustB. adoptC. accessD. addict45.A.clearingB. tidyingC. emptyingD. searching46.A.distanceB. wordsC. speechD. sight47.A.sentB. readC. deliveredD. addressed48.A.AsB. AtC. InD. Upon49.A.more thanB. rather thanC.no more thanD. other than50.A.askingB. waitingC. prayingD. expecting51.A.politelyB. loudlyC. gentlyD. toughly52.A.musicB. songC. pieceD. tone53.A.respectableB. uninterestingC. incredibleD. fresh54.A.challengeB. questionC. suggestionD. advice55.A.go withB. look upC. go overD. look into56.A.responseB. answerC. praiseD. honor57.A.aheadB. beforeC. overD. ago58.A.ActuallyB. Even soC. Even ifD. Though59.A.lifeB. mainC. memoryD. reminder60.A.learnedB. appreciatedC. sharedD. thanked第二节：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。（共10小题；每小题1.5分，满分15分）Buying books on the Internet is a great way to save time and money. Online bookstores offer new books and used books that can save you a lot of money. Whats more, they are far better 61 (compare) to traditional bookstores as they offer much broader kinds of books. You can either click the kind of e-books online 62 type the book title and get it in seconds. Another advantage of shopping online 63(be) that you can also read the book reviews as well as readers reviews to get an idea 64the book is worth buying. Online bookstores offer great discounts, 65is a big attraction for book lovers.For book lovers,66is most important to get books in time. Therefore, you need to find67reliable online bookstore that will be able to provide fast deliveries.Here are some tips to use when selecting an online bookstore. S