河南省鹤壁市淇滨高级中学2020学年高二英语上学期期中试题

淇滨高中2020学年上学期期中考试 高二英语试卷考试时间：100分钟 分值：150分第一部分 听力（略）第二部分 阅读理解（共两节 20小题；每小题2分，满分40分）第一节（共15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，并在答题卷上将该项涂黑。AAnti-Sleep AlarmPrice: US $5EXTRA 5% OFF WHEN YOU BUY 2 OR MOREAnti-Sleep Alarm is a new lifesaving anti-tiredness alarm. You just wear it behind the right ear. It works on the theory of electronic balance.Working TheoryIt is worn over the ear and has an electronic position sensor. When your head nods forward, it sounds a loud alarm to immediately wake you and warn your passengers.FeaturesThe Anti-Sleep Alarm features a driver safety alarm to help prevent accidents caused by falling asleep at the wheel. It is especially suitable for long-distance driving and night driving. The Anti-Sleep Alarm is also perfect for anyone who needs to stay awake on dutyguards, machine operators, and even students. Its easy to use and can be comfortably worn for a long time. Alarm mode: sound di, di. Dimensions:802215mm Battery: button cell battery (included) Life time: 30,000 nodsPaymentWe accept PayPal only, with all major credit cards accepted through PayPal. Payment must be received within 7 business days after ordering.ShippingWe ship to your eBay or PayPal address. Please make sure your eBay and PayPal address is correct before you pay. Goods will be shipped within 1-3 business days when we receive payment. Delivery（递送）time depends on destination. International buyers please note: Import duties（进口税）and taxes are not included in the price or shipping costs. Please check with your countrys customs office to determine what these extra costs will be before buying.21.How much should be paid for 2 Anti-Sleep Alarms?A. US $10.B. US $9.5.C. US $10.5.D. US $9.22.Anti-Sleep Alarms work on the theory of _.A. electronic balance B. human body movementC. anti-tiredness alarm D. electronic position sensors23.What is a feature of the Anti-Sleep Alarm?A. It is comfortable to wear.B. It is big and easy to use.C. It can work for 30,000 minutes.D. It can be powered by any kind of battery.24.What can we learn about shipping?A. The company will pay the extra costs.B. Import duties and taxes are included in the price.C. You will receive the goods within 1-3 business days.D. The goods will be shipped to your eBay or PayPal address.BShould Schoolchildren Have Jobs?When you were in school, the last thing you probably wanted to do was spend your weekends going to work. There was homework to do, sports to play and fun to have. But our parents probably persuaded us to find a job to earn some money and get some life experience. When I was a teenager I had a paper round. I then progressed to a Saturday job in a supermarket.Today in the UK children are allowed to take part-time jobs from the age of 13. Its one of those things that is seen almost as a rite of passage（成人仪式）. Its a taste of independence. Teenagers agree that it teaches valuable lessons about working with adults and also about managing your money.Some research has shown that not taking on a Saturday or holiday job could be harmful to a person later on. According to a 2020 study in the UK, employers organizations believed that not participating in part-time work at school age caused young adults to be ill-prepared for full-time employment. But despite this, recent numbers have shown that the number of schoolchildren in the UK with a part-time job has fallen by a fifth in the past five years.So, does this mean that British teenagers are now more afraid of hard work? Probably not. Some experts think that young people feel going out to work will affect their performance at school, and they are under more pressure now to study hard and get good exam resultsand a good job in the long term. However, Geoff Barton, general secretary of the Association of School and College Leaders, told BBC News that “Properly controlled part-time work is a good way of helping young people learn skills that they will need in their working lives.” In reality, its all about getting the right balance between doing part-time work and having enough time to study and rest.Many young people actually want to work because it gives them a sense of freedom. One 13-year-old girl, who has a Saturday job in a shop, told the BBC that “I enjoy my job because Im earning money and it helps my confidence speaking to people and socializing with people.” Did you do a part-time job when you were at school?25.Employers believe if young adults dont participate in part-time work at school age, _.A. they cant work on their ownB. they cant manage their money wiselyC. they wont be well-prepared for the jobD. they wont know how to work with others26.According to some experts, _ has caused fewer schoolchildren to do a par-time job in the past years.A. more time to rest B. having enough moneyC. being afraid of hard work D. more pressure from school27.According to the passage, taking on a part-time job can help young people _.A. have a chance to see the world and meet more friendsB. understand their parents and grow up more quicklyC. learn skills and be confident to talk to peopleD. get better grades and perform well in schoolCPeople who often eat nuts appear to live longer, according to the latest study of its kind. The findings, published in the New England Journal of Medicine, suggested the greatest benefit was in those eating them on their daily diet.Eating nuts was linked to a healthier lifestyle including being less likely to smoke or be overweight and more likely to exercise. The British Heart Foundation said more research was needed to prove the link, “While this is an interesting link, we need further research to make sure if its the nuts that protect heart health, or other sides of peoples lifestyle .”The study followed nearly 120,000 people for 30 years. The more regularly people ate nuts, the less likely they were to die during the study. People eating nuts once a week were 11% less likely to have died during the study than those who never ate nuts. Lead researcher Dr. Charles Fuchs, from the Dana-Farber Cancer Institute and Brigham and Womens Hospital, said, “The most obvious benefit was a decrease of 29%in deaths from heart disease, but we also saw a significant reduction-11%- in the danger of dying from cancer.”They suggest nuts are lowering cholesterol(胆固醇) and insulin resistance(胰岛素抗性). Nuts contain unsaturated fat(不饱和脂肪), protein(蛋白质) and several kinds of vitamins and minerals and they can take the place of snacks like chocolate bars, cakes and biscuits.Victoria Taylor, senior expert at the British Heart Foundation, said, “This study shows close connection between regularly eating a small handful of nuts and a lower risk of death from heart disease.” Choosing plain, unsalted foods rather than sweet, salted, or chocolate-covered will keep your salt and sugar intake down.28.According to the passage, what kind of people benefit most from eating nuts?A. Those who eat most nuts at a time.B. Those who eat most nuts.C. Those who eat nuts on their daily diet.D. Those who eat less nuts.29.Which kind of disease had a most decrease for regular nuts eater?A. Cancer.B. Heart disease.C. Stomach disease.D. Unknown.30.The writer developed the article mainly by .A. providing factsB. giving examplesC. listing dataD. comparing the difference31.Which section should the passage be taken from the newspaper?A. Science section.B. Health section.C. Entertainment section.D. Tech section.DCollege graduation eventually means taking much of your attention in your first job search. This process can be challenging, especially for those students who had second thoughts about their chosen major and intended career pathor those who majored in a field not directly connected to a specific career. If you are in one of these groups, fear not! Although your major, coursework, and academic performance are relevant to landing a job, they are not the only deciding factors on where you can work. So, just how important is your major to your job search?Some majors are tied directly to specific career fields. For example, if you wish to become a teacher, you will likely have needed to complete an education program and eventually sit for a licensing exam. The same applies to majors in nursing. If you did not complete an accredited nursing program, you wont be able to take the nursing licensure exam. In these cases, successfully completing a specific major is crucial to landing a job in the matching field.Other majors, however, are closely related to career paths but dont necessarily require a degree in the area. For example, students who majored in finance, math, or statistics may also have the necessary skills to be hired as an accountant. Although social work majors are most prepared to provide case management services to struggling populations, students who majored in psychology or sociology can be just as qualified.Lastly, there are many industries, such as professional sales, education (non-teaching positions), insurance, and customer service management, which hire new graduates from several more majors, looking for more generalized requirements. They may simply want to know the student has completed his or her bachelors degree, which demonstrates college-level math and writing, critical thinking, and problem-solving skills.Hopefully, as a college student, you were able to do more than just attend classes. Your non-academic experiences can be very influential on your future career as well. Did you work during college, volunteer, or participate in a club or organization? If so, and if you enjoyed these activities, seek out related careers. If you volunteered with a non-profit organization such as a homeless or domestic violence shelter, seek out positions in social services related to case management or victim advocacy(辩护). You may qualify for a position regardless of your major.Although it often seems like your college major alone determines your career fate, this just isnt the case. It may influence it, but there are other factors that influence your career options as well. If you dont know what career options to consider based on your major, talk to your faculty or academic advisor. You may be surprised at what opportunities await!32.To be a customer service manager, college graduates _.A. need to have college-level qualities and skillsB. should pass a licensing examC. are required to major in insuranceD. must have relevant experiences33.What is probably the best title for the passage?A. Major Ups Your CareerB. Why Your College Major MattersC. How Important Your Major Is to Your JobD. Major VS Career: Which Is Right for You34.The writer thinks that _.A. majors are closely linked to career pathsB. students of science tend to receive higher salariesC. volunteer experiences help graduates get employedD. social work graduates have more employment opportunities35.Which of the following shows the organization of the passage?A. B. C. D. 第二节（共5小题；每小题2分，共10分）根据短文内容，从短文后的七个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。Taking good notes is a time-saving skill that will help you to become a better student in several ways. 36_ Second, your notes are excellent materials to refer to when you are studying for a test. Third, note-taking offers variety to your study time and helps you to hold your interest.You will want to take notes during classroom discussions and while reading a textbook or doing research for a report 37 . Whenever or however you take notes, keep in mind that note-taking is a selective(选择的) process. That means you must first decide what is important enough to include in your notes.38 _Read the text quickly to find the main facts and ideas in it.Carefully read the text and watch for words that can show main points and supporting facts.Write your notes in your own words. . 39 _Note any questions or ideas you may have about what was said or written.As you take notes, you may want to use your own shorthand(速记). When you do, be sure that you understand your symbols and that you use them all the time. 40A. Use words, not complete sentences.B. There are three practical note-taking methods.C. You must write your notes on separate paper.D. Otherwise, you may not be able to read your notes later.E. You will also want to develop your own method for taking notes.F. The following methods may work best for you.G. First, the simple act of writing something down makes it easier for you to understand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，从短文后所给各题的四个选项(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。Despite the great progress in medical science, human beings are constantly attacked by cancer, which means death. A woman named Bonnie suffered a 41 of discomforts caused by the treatment of cancer. She didnt regard cancer as a 42 disease, but a laughing matter. She treated it in a humorous way. To put it in 43 way, she is teaching people that even though cancer isnt 44 , we can treat it in a humorous way.Her second child was going to be born three months away 45 she was diagnosed with cancer. Suddenly, a 46 mother turned into a helpless woman afraid for her own 47 . It was after she had had her baby 48_ that she had an operation. _49_ came chemo (化疗) and her life seemed to be made up of fears and _50_. But the 51 moment in her life came after she lost all her hair and a free wig(假发) arrived. She 52 it on as her older son Kyler watched.“That was when I decided how to 53 it: crying over this bad wig or laughing about it. 54 way would make 55 remember it.” Bonnie said. She spent a lot of time looking for anything funny from cancer patients. She got a lot out of collecting 56 stories. She started laughing a lot, finding it the perfect medicine. Using herself as a bald (光头) model, Bonnie 57 to design her own greeting cards and calendars, making fun of the sufferings of chemo.“To have joy, we badly 58 to laugh,” she said.Clearly, you can increase your confidence to 59 over any disease and trouble 60 laughing.41.A. setB. wayC. seriesD. pack42.A. deadlyB. seriouslyC. terribly D. fearfully43.A. the other B. another C. otherD. others44.A. serious B. painful C. fierceD. fun45.A. before B. when C. whileD. until46.A. happy B. sad C. fortunate D. sick47.A. son B. illness C. life D. operation48.A. made B. delivered C. attended D. opened49.A. Here B. Later C. Thus D. Then50.A. failures B. loneliness C. tears D. wonders51.A. highest B. lowest C. great D. ugly52.A. wore B. carried C. fastened D. tried53.A. deal with B. do with C. go with D. meet with54.A. All B. Any C. Either D. Both55.A. myself B. my son C. everyone D. my husband56.A. detective B. romantic C. humorous D. different57.A. set out B. get down C. set about D. set down58.A. need B. ought C. want D. long59.A. think B. get C. run D. take60.A. in terms of B. by the way ofC. through the method of D. by means of第2节 语法填空（共10小题，每小题1.5分，满分15分）注意：每空至多填三个英语单词。Once upon a time, a poor traveler stopped under a tree. From his bag he took out a bowl of boiled rice and started to eat. Nearby was a small shop, 61 a woman was selling fried fish to travelers who 62 (be) able to pay for it. When the man finished 63 (eat) and got up to leave, she shouted, “You have not paid me for your meal!” But I ordered nothing from you!” he said. “Everyone can see that you enjoyed 64 smell of my fried fish with your rice,” argued the woman. “If you 65 (smell) the fish, your meal would not have been so 66 (please)!”Soon a crowd gathered. Though they supported the traveler, they also agreed that the wind was blowing from the shop to the place where he had eaten, 67 (carry) the smell of the fried fish to him.At last, the woman took him to a judge and after telling the story, she insisted that because the man had enjoyed her fish smell, he should