甘肃省嘉峪关市2020学年高二英语上学期期中试题

嘉峪关市2020学年第一学期期中考试高二英语试题注意事项：本试卷分第I卷（选择题）和第II卷（非选择题）两部分。考试时间100分钟。第I卷 选择题（共70分）第一部分：阅读理解（共两节，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 D）中，选出最佳选项AIm not kind of a mother who normally brushes her daughters hair, and my daughter has never like sitting there, waiting for me to do it.But today, Ive sat my daughter Sally on a kitchen chair. Shes sitting high with her eyes closed, skin still wet from the shower, and her long hair behind her back. I realize she is enjoying the moment. Its the last time for a week that our bodies will connect. Today, Im sending Sally away for a week of summer camp. This was all my idea. Shes nearly 12, and I noticed that Im with my child nearly 24 hours a day.Living on a farm without any neighbors, Ive chosen a life that is quieter than a normal familys. But rather than expecting space away from me, Sally has become increasingly dependent. What frightens me most is that she has become a “mini-me”, even has the same hobbies, dreams, and opinions as me. Thats why I pulled her to the summer camp: a nearby wilderness camp called Hawk Circle.After eating, I drive Sally to Hawk Circle. Once there, we are introduced to her fellow campers, Sally stands by them, holding my hand, dread in her eyes, taking up all her courage to join a game of soccer. “I need you for a few more minutes,” she tells me. I pull her away to walk to one of the camps workers.”Excuse me,” I say loudly, “Id like to introduce you to my daughter. Maybe you could help her meet a few of these kids.” He comes over to talk to Sally, and then I disappear before she realizes it.It is a hard time for me to drive back. When I arrive home, I calm down and remind myself why I chose this way. I want Sally to have a chance to find herself. I want her to learn who she is. If I dont set her free, I fear Ill never really meet her real personality.1. Why did the writer send her daughter to the summer camp?A. She wanted to help build her daughters independence.B. Her daughter wanted to go to the summer camp.C. It was helpful for her daughter to make friends.D. Camp training was something common to her daughter.2. The underlined word “dread” in Paragraph 4 probably means” ”.A. doubt B. fear C. hate D. pity3. How did the writer feel after leaving the camp?A. She was worried about her daughters health.B. She was proud that she had done something right.C. She was upset but knew she had made the right decision.D. She was sorry and regretted sending her daughter away.4. The writer mainly wants to express .A. children are usually mirrors of parentsB. children always expect space from parentsC. parents should often send children to summer campsD. parents sometimes need to let their children goBExhibitions in the British MuseumPlaces of the mind: British watercolor landscapes 1850-1950Drawn from the British Museums rich collection, this is the first exhibition devoted to landscape drawings and watercolors by British artists in the Victorian and modern erastwo halves of very different centuries.23 February27 August 2020Room 90Free, just drop inPolitics and paradise: Indian popular prints from the Moscatelli GiftThis display is part of the Museums contribution to the India-UK Year of Culture 2020.It looks at the popular print culture of India from the 1880s until the 1950s.19 July3 September 2020Room 90aFree, just drop inHokusai: beyond the Great WaveKatsushika Hokusai (1760-1849) is widely regarded as one of Japans most famous and influential artists. He produced works of astonishing quality right up until his death at the age of 90.This new exhibition will lead you on an artistic journey through the last 30 years of Hokusais lifea time when he produced some of his most memorable masterpieces.25 May13 August 2020Room 35Adults12,Members/under 16s freeScythians: warriors of ancient SiberiaThis major exhibition explores the story of the Scythiansnomadic tribes and masters of mounted warfare, who flourished between 900 and 200 BC. Their encounters with the Greeks, Assyrians and Persians were written into history but for centuries all trace of their culture was lostburied beneath the ice.14 September 202014 January 2020Room 30Adults16.50,Members/under 16s free5. Which exhibition can you attend in October 2020?A. Places of the mind: British watercolour landscapes 1850-1950.B. Scythians: warriors of ancient Siberia.C. Hokusai: beyond the Great Wave.D. Politics and paradise: Indian popular prints from the Moscatelli Gift.6. If you are interested in drawings of natural scenery, you will probably go to_.A. Room 90a B. Room 35 C. Room 90 D. Room 307. Where can we most probably find the passage?A. In a parenting magazine. B. In a health report.C. In a tour guide. D. In a story bookCNowadays, people pay great attention to their bodies. Have you ever heard that your house may have an effect on your figure? Experts say the way you design your home could play a role in whether you put on the pounds or keep them off. You can make your environment work for you instead of against you. Here are some ways to turn your home into part of your diet plan.Open the curtains and turn on the lights. Dark environments are more likely to encourage overeating, for people are often less self-conscious when theyre in poorly lit places and so more likely to eat lots of food. If your home doesnt have enough window light, get more lamps and flood the place with brightness. Mind the colors. Research suggests warm colors fuel our appetites. In one study, people who ate meals in a blue room consumed 33 percent less than those in a yellow or red room. Warm colors like yellow make food appear more appetizing, while cold colors make us less hungry. So when its time to repaint, go blue. Dont forget the clock or the radio. People who eat slowly tend to consume about 70 fewer calories(卡路里) per meal than those who rush through their meals. Begin keeping track of the time, and try to make dinner last at 30 minutes. And while youre at it, actually sit down to eat. If you need some help slowing down, turning on relaxing music. It makes you less likely to rush through a meal. Downsize the dishes. Big serving bowls and plants can easily makes us fat. We eat about 22 percent more when using a 12-inch plate instead of a 10-inch plate. When we choose a large spoon over a smaller one, total intake(摄入) jumps by 14 percent. And well pour about 30 percent more liquid into a short, wide glass than a tall, skinny glass.8. The text is especially helpful for those who care about _. A. their home comforts B. house buying C. their body shape D. healthy diets9. A home environment in blue can help people _. A. reduce food intake B. digest food betterC. burn more calories D. regain their appetites10. What are people advised to do at mealtimes? A. Eat quickly. B. Use smaller spoonsC. Play fast music D. Turn down the lights11.Which of the following is correct according to the passage?A. Cool color will make food appear more attractiveB. The more slowly you eat, the more food you will take inC. Your house environment will only affect your weightD. House with enough brightness is helpful for people to go on a dietDWith the successful opening of the 19th CPC National Congress on October 18th, the silk road once again attracted the attention of the global people However, new archaeological discoveries suggest that trade between Europe and Asia along the Silk Road probably began in some form many centuries earlier than once thought. The findings, coupled with a widening range of scientific and historical research, could add a fascinating new page to the epic of the Silk Road.The latest and most surprising discovery is pieces of silk found in the hair of an Egyptian mummy from about 1,000 BC, long before regular traffic on the Silk Road and at least one thousand years before silk was previously thought to be used in Egypt. Other research may extend human activity along this route back even further, perhaps a million years to the migration of human ancestors into eastern Asia.The official origin of East-West trade along the road is usually placed in the late 2nd century BC when an agent of the Chinese Han Emperor returned from a dangerous secret mission (使命)across the western desert into the remote high country of Central Asia. The agent, Zhang Qian, travelled as far as Afghanistan and brought back knowledge of even more distant lands such as Persia,Syria and a place known as Lijien, perhaps Rome. Historians have called this one of the most important journeys in ancient times. His journey opened the way for what have been thought to be the first indirect contacts between the ancient worlds two superpowers, China and Rome. Chinese silk, first traded to central Asian tribes for war horses and to the Parthians of old Persia in exchange for acrobats and ostrich eggs , was soon finding its way through a network of merchants to the luxury markets of Rome.12. The word “coupled” in the first paragraph could best be replaced by_.A. combined B. continued C. doubled D. produced13. The silk found in the hair of an Egyptian mummy suggests that_.A. trade along the Silk Road began earlier than once thoughtB. Egyptians had probably travelled to China to buy silkC. historical research often achieves fascinating resultsD. new light can now be thrown on ancient trading practices14. It is officially believed that trade along the Silk Road _.A. primarily benefited the EgyptiansB. extended human migration into eastern AsiaC. began a million years agoD. began in the 2nd century BC15. Historians have always considered Zhang Qians mission important because they believe_.A. he brought back knowledge of Rome to the emperorB. he helped establish East-West tradeC. he discovered the Silk RoadD. he travelled as far as Afghanistan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。As is known to all, it is difficult for an average student to become a top one. However, there are some ways to help you. Taking good notes is such a time-saving and helpful way. 16 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. 17 Whenever or however you take notes, keep in mind that note-taking is a selective process. 18The following methods may work best for you.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. 19Note 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. 20A. That means you must first decide what is important enough to include in your notes.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. First, the simple act of writing something down makes it easier for you to understand and remember it.F. Use words, not complete sentences.G. you will also want to develop your own method for taking notes.第二部分 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, 共30分)通读下面短文，掌握其大意，然后从各题所给的A、B、C、D四个选项中，选出一个最佳答案。Over the course of a few days when I was in a nursing home to recover, I started to really appreciate the housekeeper, an elderly lady who didnt speak English. Every morning at 6:30 she would try to get into my room 21 so she wouldnt disturb me. However, every time I would 22 and see her. She would try to 23 and at the same time gave an amazing smile. 24 , I would be just waiting to see her come in and give that wonderful 25 .I 26 from a nurse that there was an employee rewards program. I asked her to help me write a(an) 27 card for my housekeeper and put it up. About ten minutes later, another nurse came into my room and told me that the housekeeper was out in the hall 28 her eyes out. Had I done something wrong or inappropriate? Then the nurse 29 to tell me that the housekeeper had worked there for thirty years and had never 30 a rewards card.It 31 me like a ton of bricks. Just a few simple words made such a 32 .From that day on I tried to admire someone every day for the good things they showed. The results were 33 . People came in with smiles, they talked more, they laughed more, and they 34 life more. 35 , it seems the more I tried to praise others, the 36 I got.Im out of nursing home now and almost 37 recovered. I thank my housekeeper for helping me see just how unbelievably 38 life is.Do 39 a favor and tell your loved ones just how much they 40 to you. It can make a world of difference to both them and you.21. A. quietlyB. quickly C. happily D. slowly22. A. standB. wake C. sit D. go23. A. leaveB. hide C. explain D. apologize24. A. EventuallyB. Suddenly C. Gradually D. Occasionally25. A. greetingB. smile C. apology D. word26. A. cameB. found C. learned D. got27. A. invitationB. appreciation C. congratulation D. appointment28. A. laughingB. shouting C. screaming D. crying29. A. came upB. went on C. set out D. got up30. A. receivedB. accepted C. created D. afforded31. A. hitB. knocked C. beat D. touched32. A. mistakeB. profit C. difference D. contribution33. A. disappointingB. interesting C. amazing D. embarrassing34. A. understoodB. valued C. enjoyed D. enriched35. A. However B. Therefore C. Otherwise D. Meanwhile36. A. less B. better C. worse D. more37. A. barely B. rarely C. really D. fully38. A. dangerous B. enthusiastic C. tough D. beautiful39. A. yourself B. you C. themselves D. them40. A. mean B. take C. give D. bring第II卷 非选择题（共50分）第二部分：英语知识运用（共两节，满分45分）第二节 语法填空（共10小题，每小题1.5分，满分15分）阅读下面材料，在空白处填入1个适当的单词或括号内单词的正确形式。When meeting with difficulties, some people do nothing but wait, while others try hard to conquer them. Personally, we should face difficulties positively and make every effort to overcome them.My memory drew me back to five years ago when I was _41_ middle school student. At that time, I had great trouble _42 (study) English. First of all, I found _43_ hard to memorize English words. Besides I didnt dare to say anything in class when I_44_ (ask) questions. What annoyed me most was that I failed exams_45_ (constant). I was about to give up_46_ my English teacher found my problems. He encouraged me and gave me some good advice. So _ 47 (inspire) by him, I decided to settle my problems. _ 48 (follow) his advice, I made progress gradually. I owe my achievement_49_ the teacher whose encouragement was of great _50_ (important).第三部分：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，每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（），并在其下面写出该加的词。删除：把多余的词用斜线（）划掉。修改：在错的词下划一横线，并在该词下面写出修改后的词。注意：1. 每处错误及其修改均限一词。2. 只允许修改10处，多者（从第11处起）不计分。How time flies! I went back to school and begin my lesson last month. It will be ten months before I attend the College Entrance Examin