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2020学年度第一学期期中考试试题高二（英语）(满分：120分时间：100分钟)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和D)中，选出最佳选项。ADoctor Seuss was born in 1904. By the middle 1950s, he had become one of the best-loved and most successful childrens book writers in the world. His books are very popular with young readers. They enjoy the invented words and the pictures of unusual funny animals and plants.In 1954, life magazine published a report about school children who could not read. The report said many childrens books were not interesting. Doctor Seuss strongly hoped to help children and decided to write books that were interesting and easy to read. He used words with the same ending sound, like fish and wish. He did not receive training in art. Yet, he drew the pictures for most of his books.In 1957, Dr. Seuss wrote The Cat in the Hat. He used less than 230 words to write the book and even a six-year-old should be able to read it. It was a fun story and easy to read. Children loved it. Their parents loved it, too. Today it is still one of the stories they like best. The success of The Cat in the Hat made him want to write more books for children. In 1960, he wrote a book using less than fifty words. The book is called Green Eggs and Ham.In 1984, Doctor Seuss won a Pulitzer Prize (普利策奖). He was honored for the education and enjoyment his books provided American children and their parents.He died at the age of 87, but his influence remains. Millions of his books have been sold worldwide. People say his books helped change the way American children learned to read. Yet, his books are loved by people of all ages. Doctor Seuss once said, I do not write for children. I write for people.1. People like Seuss books because the books _.A. are cheap and easy to getB. were written in different languagesC. are easy and interesting to readD. were written with invented words2. He wrote the book The Cat in the Hat at the age of _.A. 50 B. 53 C. 56 D. 873. Which of the following is TRUE according to the passage?A. Doctor Seuss wrote Green Eggs and Ham with over 230 words.B. Doctor Seuss wrote books only for children in the United States.C. The Cat in the Hat was written only for six-year-old children.D. His books provided education and enjoyment for Americans.4. From the text we know that Doctor Seuss _.A. won a Pulitzer Prize soon after his deathB. sold millions of his books himself worldwideC. changed American childrens way of readingD. wrote the largest number of books in the worldBHappiness is important for everyone. Most people want to be happy but few know how to find happiness. Money and success dont bring lasting happiness. Happiness depends on ourselves. In other words, we make our own happiness.Some people believe that if they are wealthy, they will be able to do anything they want, which means happiness. On the other hand, some people believe that holding a high position in the government is happiness. In this way, you have not only money, but also many other things which cant be bought by money. However, other people believe that having lots of money is not happiness, nor is holding a high position in the government. These people value their beliefs, or their intelligence, or their health. They think these can make them happy.Here are a few ways to help you be happier.The first secret of happiness is to enjoy the simple things in life. Too often, we spend so much time thinking about the future, for example, getting into college or getting a good job, that we dont enjoy the present. You should enjoy lifes simple pleasures, such as reading a good book, listening to your favorite music, or spending time with close friends. People who have close friends usually enjoy happier and healthier lives.The second secret of happiness is to be active. Many people go dancing or play sports. People can forget about their problems and only think about the activities.Finally, many people find happiness in helping others. According to studies, people feel good when they volunteer their time to do many meaningful things for other people. If you want to feel happier, do something nice for someone. You can help a friend with his or her studies, go shopping to get food for an old neighbor, or simply help around the house.Now maybe you know how to find happiness!5. The underlined word “wealthy” means “_” in the article.A. pleased B. healthy C. excited D. rich6. The writer thinks the secret of happiness is that people _.A. think about getting a good job B. think of presents they dont likeC. often spend time with close friends D. often spend time on entering the college7. The passage mainly tells us _.A. how to find happiness B. how to save happinessC. to do something good for others D. to value our beliefs or healthCWelcome to your future life!You get up in the morning and look into the mirror. Your face is firm and young-looking. In 2035, medical technology is better than ever. Many people at your age could live to be 150, so at 40, youre not old at all. And your parents just had an anti-aging treatment. Now, all three of you look the same age!You say to your shirt, “Turn red.” It changes from blue to red. In 2035, “smart clothes” contain particles much smaller than the cells in your body. The particles can be programmed to change your clothes color or pattern.You walk into the kitchen. You pick up the milk, but a voice says, “You shouldnt drink that!” Your fridge has read the chip that contains information about the milk, and it knows the milk is old. In 2035, every article of food in the grocery store has such a chip.Its time to go to work. In 2025, cars drive themselves. Just tell your “smart car” where to go. On the way, you can call a friend using your jacket sleeve. Such “smart technology” is all around you.So will all these things come true? “For new technology to succeed,” says scientist Andrew Zolli, “it has to be so much better that it replaces what we have already.” The Internet is one examplewhat will be the next?8. We can learn from the text that in the future _.A. people will never get oldB. everyone will look the sameC. red will be the most popular colorD. clothes will be able to change their pattern9. What can be inferred from Paragraph 4?A. Milk will be harmful to health.B. More drinks will be available for sale.C. Food in the grocery store will carry electronic information.D. Milk in the grocery store will stay fresh much longer.10. Which of the following is mentioned in the text?A. Nothing can replace the Internet.B. Fridges will know what people need.C. Jacket sleeves can be used as a guide.D. Cars will be able to drive automatically.11. What is the text mainly about?A. Food and clothing in 2035.B. Future technology in everyday life.C. Medical treatments of the future.D. The reason for the success of new technology.DFirst aid is emergency care for a victim of sudden illness or injury until more skillful medical treatment is available. It may save a life or improve certain important signs including pulse, temperature, a clear airway, and breathing. In minor emergencies, first aid may prevent a victims condition from turning worse and provide relief from pain. First aid must be done as quickly as possible. In the case of the seriously injured, a few minutes can make the difference between complete recovery and loss of life.First-aid measures depend upon a victims needs and the providers level of knowledge and skill. Knowing what not to do in an emergency is as important as knowing what to do. Improperly moving a person with a neck injury, for example, can lead to permanent spinal(脊柱的) injury and paralysis (瘫痪) .Despite the variety of injuries possible, several rules of first aid apply to all emergencies. The first step is to call for expert medical help. The victim, if conscious, should be reassured that medical aid has been requested, and asked for permission to provide any first aid. Next, assess the scene, asking other people or the injured persons family or friends about details of the injury or illness, any care that may have already been given, and pre-existing conditions such as diabetes(糖尿病) or heart trouble. The victim should be checked for a medical card that describes special conditions. Unless the accident scene becomes unsafe or the victim may suffer further injury, do not move the victim.First aid requires rapid assessment of victims to decide whether life-threatening conditions exist. One method for accessing a victims condition is known by the acronym(首字母缩写词) ABC, which stands for:A-Airway: Is it open and clear?B-Breathing: Is the person breathing? Look, listen, and feel for breathing.C-Circulation: Is there a pulse? Is the person bleeding externally? Check skin color and temperature for additional indications of circulation problems.12. First aid may bring about all the following results EXCEPT .A. saving a victims lifeB. preventing a victims condition from getting worseC. relieving a victim from painD. helping a person avoid sudden illness or injury13. Before we offer first aid to a victim, it is very important for us .A. to make sure what to do and what not to doB. to refer to all kinds of handbooks on first aidC. to remove the ring or bracelet he/she may be wearingD. to take him/her to a hospital at once14. In giving first aid to a victim, you should first of all .A. remove his/her from the accident sceneB. turn him/her overC. call for professional medical helpD. examine him/her carefully15. The purpose of the passage is to tell the reader . .A. the importance of protecting the accident sceneB. some basic facts about first aidC. what professional medical help isD. who can offer first aid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。How to Avoid an Internet AddictionWhile it may seem like everyone surfs the web these days, there is fine line between casually checking your social media pages and having a full blown internet addiction. If you fear that you may lose interest in other aspects of your life because you prefer to be on the internet, you may be on your way to an internet addiction. 16Admit you are at risk of an addiction.More and more people in the world are becoming addicted to the internet. You are not the only one with this problem and it is becoming more and more common and more and more well- known. 17Set aside limited time for computer use.Make sure not to turn it on too many times a week. If you have a laptop, make sure to put it somewhere that you can remember but not somewhere that you see every day. Try keeping the lid closed when you are not using it. 18 If you have a desktop PC, try not to go near it or put something over it like a sheet.Call people instead of sending instant messages or texts.If you are free on weekends, call friends and ask them to go outside. This will distract you from the computer. 19Use an alarm clock or timer.Before using your computer, decide on a time limit such as 30 minutes. Set the clock or timer and make sure that you get off the computer when the time is up. Alternatively create a shutdown timer shortcut on your desktop.20A. Make a small list of what you want to do within that time.B. When the computer is not looking at you, you are less likely to use it.C. This can be programmed to shut down your computer after the set time.D. Luckily, there are ways to avoid living your life in front of the computer.E. This will stop you from using the Internet so often or going on to another page.F. If you have a problem on weekdays, phone your friends or ask for help in person.G. Do not be embarrassed; find others with the same problem and help each other beat it.第二部分完形填空(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。Fire can help people in many ways. For instance, fire can 21water, warm your house, give light and cook food. But fire can also be very22. Big fire can burn trees, houses, animals or people, which can bring severe injuries and even lead to many 23.Sometimes, big fires can destroy the whole forest and cause great economic24.Nobody knows 25 how people began to use fire. But there are many interesting 26 stories about the first time a man or a woman started a fire. One ancient story from Australia27about a man who went up to the sun and brought fire down a long long time ago.Today people know how to28a fire with matches. Children sometimes like to29 with them, which can be very 30. One match can burn a piece of paper, and 31it might burn a house. A 32fire can turn a big fire pretty quickly. So you must use matches 33.Fires 34people every year. From time to time, its reported on television that a fire has35in a factory or company where a number of people lost their lives. Some fires happened by accident while on some occasions fires are set 36to achieve a certain intention. Whatever the case, it goes without saying that great fires tend to burn down almost everything, 37away lives as well as their possessions or leaving some people 38.So be careful with fire. If its used 39, it will help you greatly. However, if you are careless and ignore fire, it may 40you.21A. cool B. heat C. freeze D. carry22A. harmful B. wonderful C. useful D. hopeful23A. changes B. mistakes C. deaths D. problems24A. difficulty B. development C. effects D. losses25A. exactly B. probably C. reasonably D. totally26A. serious B. terrifying C. modern D. old27A. hears B. comes C. tells D. knows28A. stop B. make C. put D. burn29A. share B. chat C. communicate D. catch30A. meaningless B. interesting C. attractive D. dangerous31A. then B. ever C. rather D. only32A. gradual B. terrible C. small D. huge33A. thoughtlessly B. cautiously C. carelessly D. patiently34A. help B. benefit C. kill D. frighten35A. broken out B. rushed into C. come across D. found out36A. accidentally B. deliberately C. occasionally D. normally37A. passing B. taking C. washing D. going38A. selfless B. endless C. useless D. homeless39A. properly B. frequently C. suddenly D. slightly40A. cover B. fight C. hurt D. lose第三部分 语法填空（共10小题，每小题1.5分，共15分）阅读下面材料，在空白处填入适当的内容(不多于3个单词)或括号内单词的正确形式。Mass media are very important tools of communication, through41 information is passed to even the farthest end of the world. They42(able) us to communicate with each other by43(help) us to overcome the barriers of time and space. Mass media function in44(variety) ways. Below are listed the most commonly seen. First, mass media keep us well45(inform) of the happenings of the world which would otherwise remain unknown. Second, mass media persuade