湖南省桃江县2020学年高二英语上学期期中试题

湖南省桃江县2020学年高二英语上学期期中试题时 量：120分钟 总 分：150分第一部分 听力（共两节，满分30分）第一节（共5小题；每小题分1.5分，满分7.5分）1. What does the man want to do?A. Buy a camera.B. Help the woman.C. Take photos.2. What are the speakers talking about?A. A place of living.B. A noisy night.C. Their life in town.3. Where is the man now?A. In a restaurant.B. At home.C. On his way.4. What will Celia do?A. Find a player. B. Play basketball.C. Watch a game.5. What day is it when the conversation takes place?A. Sunday.B. Monday.C. Saturday.第二节（共15小题；每小题分1.5分，满分22.5分）听第6段材料，回答第6、7题。6. What is Sara going to do?A. Buy John a gift.B. Invite John to France.C. Give John a surprise.7. What does the man think of Saras plan?A. Exciting.B. Funny.C. Strange.听第7段材料，回答第8、9题。8. Why does Diana say sorry to Peter?A. She wants to visit another city.B. She has to give up her travel plan.C. She needs to put off her test.9. What does Diana want Peter to do?A. Help her with her study.B. Teach a geography lesson.C. Take a book to her friend.听第8段材料，回答第10至12题。10. Why does the man call the woman?A. To plan a meeting with her.B. To tell her about her new job.C. To ask about her job program.11. Who needs a new flat?A. Alex.B. Andrea.C. Miranda.12. Where is the woman now?A. In Avon.B. In New York.C. In Baltimore.听第9段材料，回答第13至16题。13. What does Jan consider most important when he judges a restaurant?A. How well the food is prepared.B. Where the restaurant is.C. Whether the prices are low.14. When did Jan begin to write for a magazine?A. As soon as he got his first job in 1982.B. After he came back to Sweden.C. Before he went to the US.15. What may Jan do to find a good restaurant?A. Talk to people in the street.B. Speak to taxi drivers.C. Ask hotel clerks.16. What do we know about Jan?A. He prefers American food.B. He travels a lot for his work.C. He cooks for a restaurant.听第10段材料，回答第17至20题。17. What do we know about the Plaza Leon?A. Its a small town. B. Its a new building. C. Its a public place.18. When do parents and children like going to the Plaza Leon?A. Sunday afternoons.B. Fridays and Saturdays.C. Saturday nights.19. Which street is known for its food shops and markets?A. Fernando Street.B. Via del Mar Street.C. Hernandes Street.20. Why does the speaker like Horatio Street best?A. It has a famous university.B. It has an old stone surface.C. It is named after a writer.第二部分 阅读理解（共两节，满分40分）第一节（共15小题；每小题两分，满分30分）阅读下列短文，从每小题所给的A、B、C和D四个选项中，选出最佳选项，并在答题卡上将该项涂黑。AMost people know that Marie Curie was the first woman to win the Nobel Prize, and the first person to win it twice. However, few people know that she was also the mother of a Nobel Prize winner.Born in September, 1897 , Irene Curie was the first of the Curies two daughters. Along with nine other children whose parents were also famous scholars, Irene studied in their own school, and her mother was one of the teachers. She finished her high school education at the College of Svignin Paris.Irene entered the University of Paris in 1914 to prepare for a degree in mathematics and physics. When World War I began, Irene went to help her mother, who was using X-ray facilities (设备) to help save the lives of wounded soldiers. Irene continued the work by developing X-ray facilities in military hospitals in France and Belgium. Her services were recognized in the form of a Military Medal by the French government.In 1918, Irene became her mothers assistant at the Curie Institute. In December 1924, Frederic Joliot joined the Institute, and Irene taught him the techniques required for his work. They soon fell in loveand were married in 1926.Their daughter Helene was born in 1927 and their son Pierre five years later.Like her mother, Irene combined family and career. Like her mother, Irene was awarded a Nobel Prize, along with her husband, in 1935. Unfortunately, also like her mother, she developed leukemia because of her work with radioactivity (辐射能). Irene Joliot-Curie died from leukemia on March 17,1956.21.Why was Irene Curie awarded a Military Medal?A. Because she received a degree in mathematics.B.Because she contributed to saving the wounded.C. Because she won the Nobel Prize with Frederic.D. Because she worked as a helper to her mother.22. When was the second child of Irene and Frederic Joliot born?A. In 1932. B. In 1927. C. In1987. D. In 1926.23. In which aspect was Irene Curie different from her mother?A. Irene worked with radioactivity. B. Irene combined family and career.C. Irene won the Nobel Prize once. D. Irene died from leukemia.BToday, we are told that children dont spend enough time in the fresh air. Many of them are addicted to a screen either on a computer or a TV-they seem to be living in a virtual world. They have lost touch with nature.But now 400 organizations in the UK, from playgroups to the National Health Service, are encouraging children to have some wild time. They want kids to swap at least 30 minutes of watching TV or playing computer games for time playing outside. Activities such as building dens, climbing trees, rummaging for conkers and playing hide-and-seek are just some of the things kids can do. Even if they live in a city, they can go on adventures in the garden or the park.Children often need a helping hand from Mum and Dad. They need to be shown what to do and where to go. Andy Simpson from the National Health Service says, We want parents to see what this magical wonder product does for their kids development, independence and creativity, by giving wild time a go.So despite the complicated world that young people grow up in now, it seems that going back to basics and experiencing natures playground is what modern children need. David Bond from Project Wild Thing says, We need to make more space for wild time in childrens daily routine, freeing this generation of kids to have the sort of experiences that many of us took for granted.”This might sound a bit old-fashioned to you or maybe, like me, it makes you think about sticking on your boots, getting outdoors and reliving your childhood. Theres no age limit on-enjoying yourself!24. What is the best title of the text?A. Benefits of wild timeB. Wild time for childrenC. More space for childrenD. Adventures for children25.Children are encouraged to do the following activities except_.A. building dens B. climbing treesC. playing hide-and-seek D. watching TV26.Whats the main idea of Paragraph 4?A. Modern children need wild time. B. The present world is complicated.C. Adults value outdoor activities. D. Parents like keeping their children indoors.27.The last paragraph suggests that_.A. people like recalling the past B. it is out of date to go outdoorsC. it is too late for adults to enjoy nature D. people at any age can enjoy wild timeCIt was a comfortable sunny Sunday. I was going to meet an old university friend I hadnt seen for years ,and was really excited to hear all his news.My train was running a little late, but that was no big problem- I could text him to say I would be delayed. He would understand. But. where was my mobile phone? I had that familiar sinking feeling. Yes, Id left it at home.No mobile phone. Im sure Im not alone in feeling anxious, on edge and worried when I dont have my phone with me. In fact, I know Im not alone: two thirds of us experience nomophobia , the fear of being out of mobile phone contact. Thats according to a study from 2020 which surveyed 1,000 people in the UK about their relationship with mobile phones.It says we check our mobile phones 34 times a day, that women are more nomophobia than men, and that 18-24-year-olds are the most likely to suffer fear of being without their mobiles.77% of them say they are unable to be apart from their phones for more than a few minutes.Do you have nomophobia?l You never turn your phone off.l You obsessively check for texts, missed calls and emails.l You always take your phone to the bathroom with you.l You never let the battery run out.Its funny to think that around 20 years ago the only people with mobile phones would be businessmen carrying their large, plastic bricks. Of course, these days, mobile phones are everywhere. A UN study from this year said mobile phone subscriptions would outnumber people across the world by the end of 2020.And when there are more phones than people in the world, maybe its time to ask who really is in charge? Are you in control of your phone, or does your phone control you?So, what happened to my university friend? When I arrived a few minutes late he just laughed and said, You havent changed at all-still always late! And we spent a great afternoon chatting, full of jokes and stories, with no interruptions and no nagging( 难以摆脱的) desire to check my phone.Not having it with me, I felt strangely liberating. Maybe Ill leave it at home on purpose next time.28.What does the passage talk about?A. The history of mobiles.B. The story of meeting an old university friend.C. The introduction to mobile phones.D. The terrible feeling of being without mobiles.29.The underlined phrase on edge in the third paragraph probably means .A. nervous B. energeticC. crazy D. surprised30.According to the passage, who is most likely to be addicted to mobiles?A. A successful man. B. A 21-year-old girl.C. A 21-year-old boy. D. A lonely middle-aged person.31.Whats the authors attitude towards using mobiles?A. Neutral.B. Favorable.C. Worried.D. Critical.DWhen John was growing up, other kids felt sorry for him. His parents always had him weeding the garden, carrying out the garbage and delivering newspapers. But when John reached adulthood, he was better off than his childhood playmates. He had more job satisfaction, a better marriage and was healthier. Most of all, he was happier. Far happier.These are the findings of a 40-year study that followed the lives of 456 teenage boys from Boston. The study showed that those who had worked as boys enjoyed happier and more productive lives than those who had not. Boys who worked in the home or community gained competence(能力)and came to feel they were worthwhile members of society, said George Vaillant, the psychologist(心理学家)who made the discovery. And because they felt good about themselves, others felt good about them.Vaillants study followed these males in great detail. Interviews were repeated at ages 25, 31 and 47. Under Vaillant, the researchers compared the mens mental-health scores with their boyhood-activities scores. Points were awarded for part-time jobs, housework, effort in school, and ability to deal with problems.The link between what the men had done as boys and how they turned out as adults was surprisingly sharp. Those who had done the most boyhood activities were twice as likely to have warm relations with a wide variety of people, five times as likely to be well paid and 16 times less likely to have been unemployed. The researchers also found that IQ and family social and economic class made no real difference in how the boys turned out.Workingat any ageis important. Childhood activities help a child develop responsibility, dependence, confidence and competencethe underpinnings (基础) of emotional health. They help him understand that people must cooperate; and work toward common goals. The most competent adults are those who know how to do this. Yet work isnt everything. As Tolstoy once said, One live magnificently in this world if one knows how to work and how to love, to work for the person one loves and to love ones work.32.What do we know about John?A. He enjoyed his career and marriage.B. He had few childhood playmate.C. He received little love from his family. D. He was envied by others in hischildhood.33.Vaillants words in Paragraph 2 serve as .A. a description of personal values and social valuesB. an analysis of how work was related to competenceC. an example for parents expectation of their childrenD. an explanation why some boys grew into happy men34.Vaillants team obtained their findings by _.A. recording the boys effort in schoolB. evaluating the mens mental healthC. comparing different sets of scores D. measuring the mens problem-solving ability35.What can be inferred from the last paragraph?A. Competent adults know more about love than work.B.Emotional health is essential to a wonderful adult life.C. Love brings more joy to people than work does.D. Independence is the key to ones success.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。Today, looking beautiful is something that many girls have to do. Below you will find thesimplest ways to make yourself look and feel beautiful in no time.Be kind. 36 Think: you could be the prettiest girl on the outside, but you may be really mean. Would you want to be that girl, or would you want to be the kind, friendly girl everyone wants to talk to?Hold your head up high for everyone to see. 37 This is the most important part of feeling and being beautiful. Remember that beauty is from within not what you put on yourself.38 Do not cut your hair the way everyone else is cutting theirs, unless that is how you want it and thats what looks good on you.Wear clothes that suit you. 39 Try on any clothes that you buy, whether you buy them at a retail store or a thrift store.Do not allow other people to bring you down. 40 Other peoples opinions are different from yours; do not let them get to you.A. Cut your hair to suit your personality.B. Show your confidence to everybody.C. If you feel you are beautiful, then you are.D. Smiling makes your inner beauty shine through.E. Being kind is one of the easiest things to do to look prettier.F. Some people find that they need to wash their hair every day.G. Wearing clothes that are too big or small will take away from your beauty.第三部分语言知识运用(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)阅读下面的短文，从短文后各题所给的A、B、C和D四个选项中，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。I ran into a stranger as he passed by, and I at once apologized to him. We were both very 41 , the stranger and I. Then we went 42 our way after saying goodbye.But at home a 43 story was told. Later that day, when I 44 supper in the kitchen, my daughter suddenly stood behind me very 45 . When I turned back, I 46 knocked her down. Dont be in my 47 ! I shouted angrily. She walked away with her little heart 48 . On the kitchen floor, later, I found some flowers by the door.That night, while I lay 49 in bed, a voice in my deep heart said, While 50 with a stranger, you are so polite, but with the child you love, you are so easily 51 . Why are there some flowers by the door? Those are the flowers she brought for you. She 52 them herself, pink, yellow and your favorite blue. She stood quietly in order to give you a 53 , and you never saw the 54 in her eyes.By this time, I felt very 55 and now my tears began to fall. I quietly went and knelt by her 56 . Wake up, little girl, wake up, I said, Are these the flowers you picked for me? She smiled, Yes, because I knew youd like them, especially the 57 . I said, Daughter, Im sorry for the way I acted today; I 58 have shouted at you that way.She said, Oh, Mom, thats okay. I love you 59 . I hugged her and said, Daughter, I love you too, and I do like the flowers.Through this 60 , I realize what FAMILY means:FAMILY = (F)ATHER (A)ND (M)OTHER, (I) (L)OVE (Y)OU.41. A. rude B. polite C. educatedD. happy42. A. inB. to C. forD. on43. A. differentB. funny C. movingD. terrible44. A. hadB. ate C. prepared D. took45. A. quicklyB. seriously C. noisily D. quietly46. A. nearly B. hardly C. alreadyD. even47. A. kitchenB. room C. placeD. way48. A. brokenB. missing C. beatenD. hit49. A. aliveB. asleep C. awakeD. afraid50. A. sharingB. dealing C. workingD. meeting51. A. excitedB. nervous C. wordedD. disappointed52. A. grewB. picked C. boughtD. planted53. A. giftB. flower C. kissD. surprise54. A. expressionB. tears C. happinessD. joy55. A. weakB. proud C. ashamed D. hurt56. A. tableB. desk C. bedD. knees57. A. pink B. blue C. yellow D. green58. A. couldntB. mustnt C. shouldnt D. neednt59. A. howeverB. truly C. thoughD. anyway60. A. experienceB. accident C. sentenceD. problem第二节 (共10小题；每小题1.5分，满分15分)阅读下面短文，在空白处填入 1个适当的单词或括号内单词的正确形式。Cheating happens a lot in our society. It can be hard to know who is really in need and who is trying to use other peoples 61. (kind). Recently, I was finishing my work at home when the dog barked, 62. (let) me know someone was at the gate. I rushed to seewho 63.was and there I saw a poor, fragile woman in her late fifties. This woman told me a story, My husband and I live in a slum nearby. We earn our 64.(live) working at construction sites. A few days ago my husband fell down the stairs while 65. (carry) a heavy load. He was 66.(bad) hurt and he 67.(lie) in bed with a high temperature for the past five d