河南省安阳市第三十六中学2020学年高二英语下学期期中试题

河南省安阳市第三十六中学2020学年高二英语下学期期中试题(考试时间100分钟，满分120分)注意事项：1、本试卷分第卷和第卷两部分。2、选择题答案请用2B铅笔准确地填涂在答题卡上相应位置，非选择题答案必须填写在答题卷相应位置，否则不得分。3、考试结束后，将答题卡和答卷一并交回。第I卷第二部分 阅读理解（共两节，满分40分）(共15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。AAcademy Awards The Academy Awards are the most prominent film award in the United StatesThe Awards are granted by the Academy of Motin Picture Arts and SciencesAcademy Awards are nicknamed “Oscars”, which is also the nickname of the statuette（小雕像）The name is said to have been born when Margaret Herrick saw the statuette on a table and said: It looks just like my uncle Oscar!”Berlin Film Festival One of the “A” festivals in EuropeThe Berlin International Film Festival, also called the “Berlinale”, is held annually in February and started 1951 after an initiative of the American, who occupied part of the city after World WarThe jury（专家评奖团）always placed special emphasis on representing films from all over the world, from the former Eastern Bloc（集团）Countries as well as from western countriesThe awards are called Golden and Silver Bears （as the Bear is the symbol of Berlin）Venice Film Festival The Venice Film Festival takes place every year in late August / early September on the Lido in the historic Palazzo del Cinema, in Venice, Italy, its main award is the “ Leone dOro” （Golden Lion）Recently, a new award has been added, the San Marco Award for the best filmCannes Film Festival The Cannes Film Festival is a famous international film festivalIt has been held annually in Cannes, in the south of France, since 1946 with a few exceptionsGiven massive media exposure, the Festival is attended by many movie stars and is a popular venue for movie producers to launch their new films and attempt to sell their works to the distributors who come from all over the globeThe most famous award given out at Cannes is the “Palme dOr” （Golden Palm） for the best film; this is sometimes shared by multiple films in one year21Which Award can be shared by multiple films in one year?AGolden Lion BSan Marco AwardCAcademy Awards DGolden Palm22Which of the following statements about “Oscars” is not true?AIts the nickname of Academy AwardsBIts also the nickname of the statuetteCIts an award in FranceD. It got its name because Margaret said the statuette looked like his uncle23Why is the Award for Berlin Film Festival called “Golden and Silver Bear”?AThe bear is the symbol of BerlinBIt is made up of bear furCIt looks like a bearDBear is rare in Berlin24Which of the following best states the main idea of the passage?AIntroduce the nicknames of famous film awardsBAn advertisement for films and TV programmesCAn introduction of famous film festivals and film awardsDA guide of how to spend famous film festivalsBIt is well known that the Japanese peoples love of fish is almost as strong as a bees interest in honey. As fish populations were decreasing, fishing companies were forced to fish further and further away from the shore. Then they had a big challenge how to keep the fish fresh for longer. So they decided to keep the fish stored in freezers on the boats. But the public did not like frozen fish. So again the fishing companies had a new bigger challenge. What they decided to do was to have fish tanks on their boats. After catching fishes，they would put them in the tanks and keep them living there until they got back to shore. But in this protected environment, lacking predators（掠食者）, the fish slopped moving around. The Japanese public felt these dull fish did not taste fresh, which had an unpleasant effect upon sales. Once again the fishing companies had an even bigger challenge .Stop for a minute! Before we go any further, I would like to ask “What are your challenges? How do you handle an unexpected challenge?” May I think it this way that you should try to attack your challenges? Conquer them with a Swiss Army knife. Take the most proper and simple tool that you can adopt to deal with your situation.Now back to our story. How did the Japanese finally figure out the fresh fish problem? Sharks! You might think the same. Sharks were caught and put into the tanks with other fishes. Dont sharks eat fish? Well, they do eat a few fish, but they did also keep more fish active and alert（警觉的）. The fish stay fresh because they are challenged.Now, try to keep yourself fresh by finding your own shark to offer yourself a challenge in your own business and career.25. The main reason for the fishing company to fish in the far sea is that .A. the fishes farther away from the sea tasted fresherB. the fish resource near the shore was decreasingC. people would prefer eating fresh fishes to less fresh onesD. it was getting harder and harder to keep fishes fresh26. Which was the best way for the fishing company to keep fishes fresh?A. Getting the fishes frozen. B. Storing the fishes with salt.C. Keeping the fishes with sharks in tanks. D. Putting the fishes in tanks27. The underlined part of the last paragraph means “ .”A. If you went fishing, you might do as the fishing companies didB. To succeed in life, you should always be ready to meet challengesC. Try to find a big shark, and you will meet your challengeD. Sharks are usually compared to the challenges in peoples life28. The purpose for the author to write the passage is to .A. tell the readers how the Japanese fishing companies workB. tell the readers how the Japanese keep the fish freshC. suggest readers finding a shark to keep the fish freshD. suggest readers looking for challenges to make progressCThere is no doubt that the United States has entered a brand new age, because Donald Trump, the countrys 45th president, is very different from any president before him.Unlike Hillary Clinton, his opponent, and most former US presidents, who entered the election after years of being politicians, Trump, 70, was a New York real estate businessman.And he was not a presidential candidate who worked hard to keep a perfect public image of a man who was always caring, fair and wise.Instead, Trump is famous for being bad-tempered, arrogant（倣慢的）and hateful toward those who disagree with him. He also hates immigrants, both from Latin America and the Middle East, for many problems in the US. This has caused a dangerous division in the countrya country made up of many various races.But to his supporters, the fact that Trump is not a typical politician is actually one of his advantages. His habit of never hiding his opinions is also considered by many to be a sign that he is not a hypocrite like many politicians are.“We have seen our country take a downturn in the eyes of the world. We need to go in a different direction，” Binyomin Weisswasser, 39, a man from Chicago, told the Chicago Tribune. “Trumps not a politician. I like that he is not always politically correct and speaks his mind. It gives me the feeling that what you see is what you get. You may not like it, but you know what it is.”But interestingly, many who elected Trump actually followed the “lesser of two evils” principleone that people use when faced with picking from two unpleasant optionssimply because they didnt think Clinton was a better choice.“Hes the candidate I disagree less with，” Jack Stucky, 20, a student at Norwestern University, told the Chicago Tribune. “I dont think Id say Donald Trump is going to be the best president ever, but I did think hed be better than Hillary Clinton.”Its true that the US is entering a new age. Its just not clear yet what kind of age its going to be.29. Whats the difference between Trump and any president before him?A. He didnt try to keep a perfect public imageB. He was a businessman before the presidential election.C. He gained popularity by his bad reputation.D. He is not always politically correct and speaks his mind.30. The underlined words “a hypocrite” is closely related in meaning to .A. a caring person B. a dishonest personC. a shy person D. a selfish person31. Where can we put the following paragraph?“But no matter how people feel about him, Trump is going to take office as the US president on Jan 20, 2020.”A. Between paragraph 3 and paragraph 4.B. Between paragraph 4 and paragraph 5.C. Between paragraph 6 and paragraph 7.D. Between paragraph 8 and paragraph 9.32. Whats the main idea of the passage?A. It reports on peoples different views on Trumps victory in the election.B. It explores the advantages Trump has over Hillary in the election.C. It predicts what changes Trump will bring to the US.D. It analyzes the reasons for Trumps victory in the election.DFor many, music is as important to the human experience as eating and breathing. We hear music everywhereat home, the gym, parties and stores. But what kind of music do we prefer to listen to, and when and why do our musical preferences change?The relationship between the change of seasons and musical preferences was the focus of astudy led by Psychologist Terry Pettijohn. He and his team based their research on a previous study that examined the relationship between popular music preferences and the Environmental Security Hypothesis (假设). The results showed that over time, when social and financial conditions were more risky, the songs of the year that were slower, longer, more comforting and serious were most popular. And during periods in which social and financial conditions were generally stable, the result is opposite.Building on these findings, Pettijohn and his team wondered if the Hypothesis could also be applied to the change of seasons. For college students, the participants in this study, autumn begins at the start of the academic school year. Gone are the carefree days of summer, when school is out. Winter means colder temperatures, shorter days, and, in many places in the country, snow. Spring, however, is a different story. It represents a fresh start and when clocks spring(跳跃) forward, we gain an extra hour of daylight. As students walk into summer, theyre absorbed in the sunshine and social activityand enjoy a break from school.But do changing seasonal conditions influence musical preferences? To answer this question, the researchers designed two studies. What did they find? Both groups of college students favored more serious music during the seasons of fall and winter, and more active and energetic music during the spring and summer seasons. And these findings, Pettijohn believes, have practical significance.33.34. The purpose of the question raised in Paragraph 1 is to _.A. present a different opinion on music B. prove where to listen to music mattersC. introduce the topic on musical preferences D. stress the importance of music to humans34. What influences a persons choice of music types according to the previous study?A. Whether one has enough free time. B. Whether one lives in a stable situation.C. Whether one is exposed to sunlight. D. Whether one chooses to change his life.35. How does Pettijohn feel about the findings of his studies?A. Its unexpected. B. Its significant. C. Its humorous. D. Its discouraging.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。One of the common complaints we hear from the people around us are problems they are facing. Every day and everywhere there are problems. Many times we find it hard to stay happy. When one problem is solved, another one comes up. How to solve them? The answer is that we must equip ourselves to deal with different kinds of worries by learning the three basic steps of problem analysis. The three steps are:Get the factsWhy is it so important to get the facts? Unless you have the facts, you cant possibly attempt to solve your problem intelligently. Without the facts, all you can do is wondering around in confusion. It is not an easy job to get facts. When you are worried, your emotions are riding high. 36 .When trying to get the facts, you can pretend that you are collecting this information not for yourself but for some other person. 37 . You can also pretend that you are a lawyer preparing to agree. Try to get all the facts both on your side and the other side of the case. You will generally find the truth lies somewhere in between.38 .Whenever you are worried, write down the questions that make you worry. And write out all the various steps you could take and then the probable consequences of each step. For example, what am I worrying about? What can I do about it? Here is what Im going to do about it. After carefully weighing all the facts, you can calmly come to a decision.Act on that decision.39 . How can you break the worry habit before it breaks you? Crowd worry out of your mind by keeping busy. Plenty of action is one of the best ways to cure worry.40 . If you know a situation is beyond your power, say to yourself: “It is so; it cant be otherwise.” Dont permit little things to ruin your happiness. Try to cultivate a mental attitude that will bring you peace and happiness.A. Analyze the facts.B. Accept what cant be avoided.C. Decide how much anxiety a thing may be worth.D. This will help you to take a cold and fair view of the evidence.E. There comes a time when you must decide and never look back.F. But here are two ideas that can help you see the facts in a clear and objective way.G. Unless you take your action, all your fact-finding and analysis is a sheer waste of energy.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，并在答题卡上将该项涂黑。Today I would like to tell a story about patience. One man was to meet his wife downtown and spend some time shopping with her. He waited 41 for 15 minutes. Then he waited impatiently for 15 minutes more. After that, he became 42. When he saw a photograph booth(照相亭) nearby, he had 43 . He wore the most unhappy expression he could manage, which was not 44 in the situation. In a few moments, he was holding four small prints that 45 even him.He wrote his wifes name on the back of the photos and handed them to a 46 behind the desk in the booth. “ 47 you see a small, dark lady with brown eyes and an apologetic expression, obviously 48 someone, would you please give her this?” he said. He then 49 his office in Morrison Building, 50 that if a picture is worth a thousand words, then the four photos must be a good 51 ! He sat down with a smile.His wife 52 those pictures. She carries them in her purse now and shows them to anyone who asks if she is married.How are you with 53 ? One person calls it “wait training.” It seems that there is always something we are 54 . We wait on traffic and we wait in lines. We wait to hear about a new job. We wait to complete school. We wait for someone to change his or her mind.Patience is an important 55 of a happy and rewarding life. 56 some things are worth waiting for. 57 presents many opportunities for wait training.We can hate waiting, 58 it or even get good at it! But one thing is 59 we cannot avoid it. How is your 60 coming along?41. A. proudly B. respectfully C. patiently D. curiously42. A. angry B. hungry C. frightened D. thirsty43. A. a question B. a reason C. an idea D. an opinion44. A. serious B. difficult C. regular D. convenient45. A. hurt B. encouraged C. attracted D. shocked46. A. clerk B. secretary C. passer-by D. friend47. A. Since B. Before C. As D. If48. A. looking for B. working for C. sending for D. paying for49. A. called up B. returned to C. visited D. left50. A. worried B. disappointed C. satisfied D. surprised51. A. description B. preparation C. excuse D. lecture52. A. tore B. saved C. developed D. destroyed53. A.your wife B. your family C. patience D. determination54. A. hoping for B. waiting for C. ready for D. fit for55. A. lesson B. experience C. purpose D. quality56. A. For exampleB. After all C. Right now D. So far57. A. Every age B. Every shop C. Every day D. Every office58. A. accept B. control C. change D. improve59. A. certain B. interesting C. precious D. easy60. A. photo taking B. job hunting C. decision makingD. wait training第II卷注意：将答案写在答题卡上。写在本试卷上无效。第三部分英语知识运用（共两节，满分45分）第二节（共10小题；每小题1.5分，满分15分）When I called up my mother in the countryside on the phone, she told me snakes came to her home now and then, and 61 they seemed to have made their home there. I got the chance to distinguish 62 by inventing something 63 (mercy) to catch the snakes.No products can help me catch snakes, so I set out 64 (research) the habits of snakes to trap them. I decided on three approaches: firstly, removing their habitat; secondly, 65 (attract) them into 66 trap, and thirdly cooling them. I used the 67 (freeze) bowl to make the snakes less active, 68 then collected them. The next day I released them into the wild.I have filled 69 the form and filed my patent 70 (apply) with the Patent Office.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。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