甘肃省东乡族自治县第二中学2020学年高二英语下学期期中试题

甘肃省东乡族自治县第二中学2020学年高二英语下学期期中试题第一题：完形填空（共10小题；每小题2分，满分20分）阅读下面短文，掌握其大意，然后从21-30各题所给的四个选项（A、B、C和D）中，选出最佳选项。In order to improve relationship with others, you need to be aware of several sensible ways to complain. 1 , you need to be specific. Dont say, “Boy, did you 2 like a fool at the party?” Instead, say, “You embarrassed me by getting 3 and loud and telling offensive (冒犯的) jokes to my parents.” Secondly, stick to the present. Dont mention old offences from last month or last year. By doing this, you 4 attention from the problem at hand. Moreover, 5 you complain, dont add insults. If you start calling the other person names, that will 6 create anger and hurt any chance of getting the person to really 7 you. A last point to remember is to complain privately. Never criticize the other person in front of friends, parents, children, or anyone else, for that 8 . Criticizing in front of a third party has the same effect as 9 . This shames the person being criticized and makes it very likely that the person will want to attack you orally rather than listen to you.Sensible ways to Complain:l Be specificl Stick to the presentl 10l Complain privately1ATo start withBFrankly speakingCAnywayDNeedless to say2AconductBplayCdoDact3AupsetBboredCdelightedDdrunk4Atake awayBset offCdraw upDcatch up5AbeforeBafterCwhenDunless6AevenBneverConlyDstill7Alisten toBwork forClook afterDwait on8AtimeBmatterCpersonDparty9AjokesBinsultsCcriticismDembarrassment10ADont add insultsBDont mention old offensesCDont lose temperDDont tell embarrassing jokes第二题：语法填空（共10小题，每小题1.5分，满分15分）阅读下面短文，根据上下文填入适当的词语，或使用括号中的词语的适当形式填空，并将答案填写在答题卡上标号为31-40的相应位置。We may be very 11_(please) with the rapid progress we have made in every field of study, but we have almost done nothing to improve our present 12_(exam) systems which focus 13_ testing the students memory instead of their 14_(able). As soon as a child begins school, he enters a world of examination, 15_will decide his future of job. In fact a good examination system should encourage students to think for themselves. But the examination now does anything but that. It forces the students to remember 16_is taught to get high marks. Thus the students who come out first in the examination often may be the 17_(good) in their studies. In addition, such 18_ examination system often drives teachers to cram all the time and forces them to train students what to do with the 19_(come) examination. There must be a better way to test a students true ability as 20_.第三题. 阅读（共两节，满分40分）第一节：阅读理解（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A、B、C和D项中，选出最佳选项，并在答题卡上将该项涂黑。(A)To find how the name Canada came about we must go back to the 16th century. At that time, the French dreamed of disclosing and controlling more land, of expanding(扩展)trade beyond(超出) their borders and of spreading their faith(信仰) across the world .In 1535, Francois I ,King of France, ordered a navigator (航海家) named Jacques Cartier to explore(探险) the New World and search for a passage to India.Cartier first arrived at the Gulf of the St. Lawrence, which he wanted to explore. He did not know what to expect but he hoped that this Gulf was just an arm of the ocean between two islands. If it was, he would soon be on his way to the Far East. So he sailed upstream along the St. Lawrence River. However, instead or reaching Asia he arrived at Quebec or Stadacona, as the Indians called it. It was at this point that the term “Canada” entered the countrys history. Apparently the word “Canada” came from an Indian work “Kanata”, which means community or village. Cartier first used it when he referred to Stadacona or Quebec. What a huge “village” Canada is!21. In the early sixteenth century, the King of France ordered Cartier to _A.find the new worldB.build an entirely new countryC.go and visit the American IndiansD.get more information about America and find a way to Asia22. Having reached the Gulf of St. Lawrence Cartier thought _A.he had already got to IndiaB.it was a water way to the New WorldC.it was a water passage to the EastD.he had sailed into the Atlantic23. In the early sixteenth century, Quebec was only _.A.an Indian villageB.a little town in southern CanadaC.a village at the entrance to the Gulf of St. LawrenceD.the place which we call Canada now24. Pick out the right statements from the following _A.Quebec was a village and Stadacona was anotherB.Cartier mistook Quebec for StadaconaC.Stadacona was a village in QuebecD.Stadacona was what the Indians called Quebec then25. “Canada” was first used to refer to _A.a small town in StadaconaB.the place called QuebecC.a long water passageD.a huge village including Quebec and Stadacona(B)“The Lord of the Rings”, one of the best sellers in the new millennium（千年）, was made up of three parts“The Fellowship of the Ring”, “Two Towers”, and “The Return of the King”. Millions upon millions of people have read it in over 25 different languages, but fewer know about the author and the history of the composition of the creative masterwork.John Ronald Reuel Tolkien was born in South Africa in 1892. His parents died when he was a child. Living in England with his aunt, Tolkien and his cousins made up play languages, a hobby that led to Tolkiens becoming skilled in Welsh, Greek, Gothic, Old Norse and Anglo-Saxon.After graduating from Oxford, Tolkien served in World War I. In 1917, while recovering from trench fever, he began composing the mythology for The Rings. As a professor of Anglo-Saxon in 1930s at Oxford, Tolkien was part of an informal discussion group called the Inklings, which included several writers. The group was soon listening to chapters of Tolkiens imaginative work “The Hobbit”.Hobbit was a name Tolkien created for a local people that could best be described as half-sized members of the English rural（乡村的）class. Hobbits live in hillside holes. One of them, Bilbo Baggins, looks for treasures with a group of dwarves（侏儒）. On the way, he meets the twisted, pitiful creature Gollum, from whom he sees a golden ring that makes the holder invisible.One of Tolkiens students persuaded her employer, publisher Allen & Unwin, to look at a draft（草稿）. The chairman of the firm, Stanley Unwin, thought that the best judge for a childrens book would be his ten-year-old son. The boy earned a shilling for reporting back that the adventure was exciting, and “The Hobbit” was published in 1937.It sold so well that Unwin asked for a continuation. Over a dozen years later, in 1954, Tolkien produced “The Lord of the Rings”, a series of books so creative that they hold readersnew and old after their publication.26What can we learn from the text?A“The Lord of the Rings” didnt sell well in the last millennium.BPeople know better about Tolkien himself than about his works.CTolkien was quite familiar with Old English.DTolkien knew very well about different kinds of local languages in Africa.27What can we learn about “Hobbit” that Tolkien created in his works?AHobbit was a race living in English downtown areas.BHobbit was a local people who were very tall and strong.CHobbit was a social group of people who lived in old castles.DHobbit was a group of people who were mostly dwarves.28Which of the following helped most in making “The Hobbit” published?AOne of Tolkiens students.BStanley Unwins son.CAllen & Unwin.DBilbo Baggins.29What is mainly discussed in the text?A“The Lord of the Rings” and its writer.BA completely new masterwork in the new millennium.Ca famous professor at Oxford University.DThe power of the magic ring.30Which of the following shows the right order of Mr J.R.R.Tolkiens life experience?aHe had his “The Hobbit” published.bHe became a member of the lnklings.cHe served in World WardHe became an undergraduate at Oxford.eHis work “The Lord of the Rings” came to the world.fHe moved to England to live with his aunt.Af-d-b-c-a-eBf-d-c-b-a-eCf-c-d-b-e-aDd-f-c-a-b-e（C）S. H.E. is going to sing at the CCTV annual Spring Festival Evening Party, is that true? cried out Peng Weiye, a Senior 2 girl in Shanghai and die-hard S. H.E. fan.After checking it on the Internet, Peng quickly phoned friends to spread the news. For fans like her, S. H. E. s performance is perhaps the only part of the old fashioned evening to get excited about.The Taiwanese band is made up of Selina, Hebe and Ella. Their name comes from the first letter of each of the singers English names.Last week S. H. E. announced they would perform in Las Vegas, US, over Christmas and then in Guangzhou on January 15.At their Shanghai show on October 30, hundreds of parents waited outside the Hongkou Stadium. Inside, thousands of teenagers sang, cried and shouted as the band performed.I love their music, healthy image and everything related to them. Thank God that, although my parents dont understand why I love them so much, they still bought me a ticket for that show, said Peng about the Shanghai performance.It is not just on the mainland that the three girls have made audiences much excited. In the past year the band has passed through Taiwan, Hong Kong and even Singapore and Malaysia.When the three high school girls entered a singing contest in Taiwan in 2000, none of them ever dreamed of being a superstar. We had never met before, and we didnt talk at all at the beginning, recalled Ella.When asked about the secret of their success, she said, Our average looks and not-so-expensive clothes keep us close to our fans. We are happy to be the girls next door, your singing sisters.Its really a magical journey, from day-dreaming high school girls to singers performing on the same stage as our idols(偶像). Nothing but magical, she said.31. Why was Peng Weiye, a Senior 2 girl, so excited?A. S.H.E. band will get the old fashioned evening exciting.B. S. H.E. will perform in Las Vegas over Christmas.C. Her parents bought her a ticket for S. H. E.s Shanghai show.D. S. H.E. will perform on the CCTV Spring Festival Evening Party.32. How did the Taiwanese band get the name?A. Their fans gave the name to them.B. Their idols had a deep influence on them.C. A singing contest gave their idea of the band name.D. The first letters of Selina, Hebe and Ella form the band name.33. What do you know about Peng Weiye?A. she stayed outside the Hongkou Stadium to listen to S. H. E. s performance.B. She will watch the performance in Guangzhou on January 15.C. She pays close attention to everything about S. H. E.D. She was grateful that her parents understood and supported her.34. Which is true about S. H. E. ?A. The secret to their success is their pretty faces and lovely clothes.B. They were close friends when they entered a singing contest.C. They caused a storm of excitement in Southeast Asia.D. They have well prepared to perform with their idols.35. Which do you think is NOT the reason for S. H. Es popularity among their fans?A. Their music and their healthy image.B. They can make audience much excited.C. Their success meets their fans day dream of becoming others idols.D. Their average looks and not-so-expensive clothes keep them close to their fans.第二节： 信息匹配（共5小题；每小题2分，满分10分）阅读下列应用文及相 关信息，并按照要求匹配信息。请在答题卡上将对应题号的相应选项字母涂黑。A. Invention, a new magazine of science, is full of wonderful wonders and imaginative discoveries. Written for the educated general readers, the book tells much professional information about the latest inventions.B. News Digest covers every hot subject each month from politics to economy, from culture to art. It is full of excellent writings, comments and pictures. One magazine at hand can keep you up to date on world affairs.C. Weekly Comment is the only publication giving the detailed analysis on foreign affairs. It provides you with a window to learn about important events happened oversea during the week. The deep insight attracts peoples attention greatly.D. Children Pictorial, an excellent periodical(期刊), strongly recommended by the National Education Department. From these interesting stories as well as the lovely cartoon pictures, the children from 2 to 7 can get some instructive knowledge.E. Culture and Art Room is a truly necessary magazine for lovers of art. Including the great civilizations of the world, it brings you well-illustrated articles by famous artists. By studying these materials, more creative business or advertising ideas will certainly occur to you.F. Female Views is a wellreceived handbook which is devoted to womens overall physical and mental health. Every piece of article contains a useful description and a practical suggestion. With these tips, the ladies can deal with their everyday life properly.阅读下列人员的情况简介,并为他们选择合适的内容.36. Cathy is a modern professional whitecollar lady, who works as a chief manager in a large limited company. Because of her personal taste and job request, she needs various knowledge on dressing, making-up and healthy diet.37. Bush seems to have great interest on current affairs. He often visits the public library to get the latest news all over the world. Because he is working in a key university, learning more political and military information helps his teaching a lot.38. Simon is a busy but caring father who runs a large company. Having little time to play with his children, he thinks it is necessary to subscribe to some suitable magazines for his twin sons, which must provide rich knowledge and colorful pictures.39. Tony is fond of music and painting and now he is running an advertising company. In order to enrich his employees mind and make them more creative, one magazine about various art forms is a must and help to their challenging work.40. Victoria just graduated from a high school, and she is eager to know more about modern science and the development of high technology. The curious girl has many funny but creative ideas in her mind.第四题写作（满分25分）假如你是李华，第6届亚洲冬季运动会将在你居住的城市举办，现