甘肃省高台县2020学年高二英语下学期期中试题（无答案）

甘肃省高台县2020学年高二英语下学期期中试题（无答案）一、单项填空（共15小题；每小题1分，满分15分）1.My daughter has _ gift for music. She can play _violin very well.A. a; the B. the; a C. the; 不填 D. 不填；the2.Everybody likes to work with those _are reliable and easy to get along with.A. who B. whoever C. whomever D. whom3.What is the best way you can imagine _ the overuse of water in our daily life.A. to reduce B. reducing C. reduced D. reduce4. Ten minutes earlier _ we could have avoided the accident.A. or B. but C. so D. and5.Can you keep an eye on my bag, Tom ? I just want to use the bathroom._. Itll be safe with me.A. Go ahead B. I think so C. Not at all D. Youre welcome6.Make sure youve got the keys, cell phones and _ before you leave home.A. nothing B. anything C. something D. everything7.My mother, together with my father and my sister, _ to attend the wedding party last Friday.A.were inviting B.was inviting C.were invited D. was invited 8.Jim! Did you have a good sleep last night?Oh. Like a log(木头). Never slept _ almost within in a month.A. well B. worse C. better D. best9.In a green school, everyone agrees to be _ about the environment.A. nervous B. careful C. honest D. rude10. I was lucky to win a gold medal in the 800-meter race. You _ through tough training.A. must go B. should go C. must have gone D. should have gone11.I have been working at English for a month but I havent improved it much._. Rome wasnt built in a day.A. Its up to you. B. Take your time. CIts a deal. D. It all depends.12._ the Internet is of great help, I dont think its a good idea to spend too much time on it.AIfBWhileCBecauseDAs13.Was it through Jim,_was working at a high school,_ you got to know Tom?A who; who Bthat; whichCwho; that Dwho; which14.Not only interested in basketball but beginning to show an interest in it.A. the teacher himself is, all his students areB. is the teacher himself, all his students areC. the teacher himself is, are all his studentsD. is the teacher himself, are all his students15.Are you kind enough to open the door for me ? _.A . My pleasureB. Thats all right C. Take it easy D. With pleasure二、完形填空（共20小题；每小题2分，满分40分）阅读下面短文，从短文后所给的A、B、C、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。Fire can 16 many things. It is dangerous to everyone, but it is 17 useful. We cannot live without 18 .In other words, fire is both the 19 and enemy of us. This 20 on whether we use it wisely or not.To the people 21 live in the forest area, fire is particularly dangerous. It is 22 most of their houses are made of wood, which 23 catches fire. Especially in winter the air is 24 and the wind is often 25 .If one of these houses is on fire, the wind will 26 the fire to the neighboring houses quickly, and the fire will soon 27 all over the area. If this happens 28 , it may not be too bad. 29 if it happens at night, the situation will be very bad, for most people are 30 , and many of them cannot run away in time. If they can, they will just 31 all the things behind. Some people even do not know 32 is going on, and they 33 in their dreams.We should do our best to 34 the breakout of fire, which is mostly caused by peoples carelessness. Therefore, not only the people of the 35 areas but everyone else should be very careful in using fire. 16.A. destroyB. build C. loseD. make17.A. too B. alsoC. lose D. not 18.A. water B. airC. food D. fire19.A. helpB. friendC. companionD. neighbor 20. A. happens B. depends C. lies D. decides 21. A. whereB. whichC. what D. who 22.A. becauseB. so C. whyD. that23.A. easilyB. hardlyC. carefullyD. friendly24.A. thick B. thinC. wetD. dry25.A. coldB. freezingC. gentleD. strong26.A. blowB. letC. makeD. give27.A. crossB. passC. happenD. spread28.A. at right B. on SundayC.in the day timeD. in the evening29A. EvenB. WhenC. SoD. But30.A. carelessB. sleepingC. afraidD. frightened 31.A. bring B. takeC. leaveD. have32. A. thatB. whatC. whoD. which33.A. thinkB. smileC. dieD. live 34.A. helpB. preventC. developD. keep35.A. cityB. developingC. factoryD. forest三、阅读理解 （共两节40分）单一节：（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卡上将该项涂黑。AEarthquakes happen without warning(前兆)They can happen any time of a day，at any point during the yearWhen an earthquake is happening，you should know what you should do or not doDo not go outsideYou could get injured from falling glass or parts of buildingsIf you are outside，stay away from buildings and power lines(输电线)Stay under a desk，table，or other strong furnitureHold on to itOr stay in a corner of the buildingCover your face and head with your arms and cover your mouth with a towel or clothingStay inside uuntil shaking stops and it is safe to go outsideKeep away from windows，pictures or advertisements on the wall or the building，and anything else that could fall and hurt youMost people get injured by falling things during an earthquake，not by the shaking itselfAlso keep away from a fireYou could fall down and burn yourself on the fireIf you are driving when an earthquake happens，stop the car if its safeStay inside your car until the earthquake stops，and dont drive near bridgesTry not to stop by power lines or treesThese could fall and hurt you36.It isnt safe for you to _ while the earthquake is happeningArun out of the building Bstay in a corner of the buildingCcover your head with your arms Dcover your mouth with a towel37.From this passage，we know _Amany people fear earthquakes Bearthquakes maybe happen at any timeCwe cant save ourselves in an earthquake Dpeople never get injured in earthquakes38.The best title for this passage should be _AHow Earthquakes Happen BHow to Drive a CarCWhat We Should Do in Earthquakes DWhy Earthquakes HappenBFinland is perhaps the most beautiful and mysterious(神秘的)of the countries of northern Europe. Two - thirds of its surface is covered with thick forests and among them lie lakes, connected with rivers and canals. The northern part of this country is inside the Arctic Circle(北极圈), where almost no trees can grow because of its cold weather and the people use their deer for transport, clothing and food.The Finnish history began in the Middle Ages. In about 1155, Finland was conquered by its western neighboring Sweden. After a period of rule by Denmark in the 14th century, the Swedes won back independence and power in 1523 under their brave king. During the Napoleonic Wars (1814 - 1818) Finland was passed finally from Sweden to Russia. The opportunity came in 1917. when the Russian Revolution brought foreign rule of Finland to an end. Shortly after Soviet Russia made peace with Germany, 1919 saw the founding of the Finnish Republic.The years between the First and Second World Wars were years of progress and growing development. Finland has no coal or oil, and the nations wealth lies in the timber (木材) from its forests, which supplies material for paper and furniture making, and in the electric power from its water.39From the passage, we learn that Finland _.Alies inside the Arctic Circle Bis next to the countries of northern EuropeClies east of Sweden Dis entirely covered with forests and lakes40In the history, Finland was sequentially(相继的) ruled by _.ASweden, Germany, Denmark and RussiaBSweden, Denmark, Sweden and RussiaCSweden, Denmark, Russia and GermanyDSweden, Russia, Denmark and Russia41Finland must have been under the control of _ for as long as one hundred years or so .ARussia BDenmark CSweden Dforeign countries42.Finland won its complete independence in _.A1523 B1917 C1155 D1919CWoman Uses Daughters Key to “Steal” CarCharlie Vansant, a college student of Athens, Ohio, who reported that his car was stolen, got a surprise when he learned that a woman had mistaken it for her daughters car and driven it homeusing her key.Kate Anderson became an accidental “car thief” when picking up her daughters car near an Ohio University building last week. Anderson found the Toyota Camry (丰田凯美瑞) and used her daughters car key to unlock the car, start the engine and drove it homewithout realizing that the car didnt belong to her daughter.When Charlie Vansant left class a short time later, he found only an empty parking spot. He first assumed the car had been towed (拖走), but when the police couldnt find a record of it, then they took a theft report.That morning, after Anderson drove the car home, her daughter discovered the Camry in the driveway (私人车道) wasnt hers. Anderson said she was able to find Vansants name on the paperwork in the glove compartment and look up his phone number on the website for the university.When Anderson told Charlie the car was in her driveway, “It sounded really suspicious (怀疑的) at first, as if she wanted to hold the thing for ransom (赎金),” said Vansant. He eventually went to the house with a police officer, where he was reunited with his car. According to the police report, the case was closed “because of mistaken car identity”, and Anderson wasnt charged.Vansant blamed the car company more than the “thief”. “Her key fit not only my lock, but my ignition (点火装置) as well-so high-five for Toyota, I guess,” he said.43. Why did Kate Anderson drive Charlie Vansants car home?A. Because she wanted to test the keys to her daughters car.B. Because the two cars were so alike that she mistook it.C. Because her daughter told her to drive the car home.D. Because Kate Anderson was a car thief.44. Which of the following is NOT TRUE according to the passage?A. Mrs. Andersons daughter discovered the car her mother drove home was not hers.B. Charlie had thought he had to give Anderson money to get his car back.C. Mrs. Anderson stole Charlies car at the request of her daughter.D. The two cars had exactly the same locks and ignitions.45. What does Charlie mean by saying “so high-five for Toyota”?A. He is blaming Toyota for the poor quality of the car keys humorously.B. He wants to thank Toyota for returning his car.C. He wants to celebrate with Toyota for getting his car back.D. He thinks highly of Toyota for producing large quantities of cars.46. What is likely to happen next according to the passage?A. Charlie blamed Mrs. Anderson for mistakenly taking his car.B. Mrs. Anderson was charged with stealing a car.C. Charlie would ask the Toyota Company to give him an explanation.D. The Toyota Company would give Charlie a new car as compensation (补偿).47. Where can the passage possibly be taken?A. A jokes collection B. A news reportC. An entertainment website D. A travel handbookDEach morning Grandpa was up early sitting at the kitchen table, reading his book. His grandson wanted to be just like him and tried to copy him in every way he could. One day the grandson asked, “Grandpa, I try to read the book just like you, but I dont understand it, and I forget what I understand as soon as I close the book. What good does reading the book do?”The grandpa quietly turned from putting coal in the stove and replied, “Take this coal basket down to the river and bring me back a basket of water.”The boy did as he was told, but all the water leaked out before he got back to the house. The grandpa laughed and said, “Youll have to move a little faster next time,” and sent him back to the river with the basket to try again.This time the boy ran faster, but again the basket was empty before he returned. Out of breath, he told his grandpa that it was impossible to carry water in a basket, so he went to get a bucket instead. The grandpa said, “I dont want a bucket of water; I want a basket of water. Youre just not trying hard enough.”The boy again dipped the basket into the river and ran hard, but when he reached his grandpa the basket was empty again. Out of breath, he said, “Grandpa, its useless !” “So, you think it is useless?” the grandpa said, “Look at the basket.”The boy looked at the basket and for the first time he realized that the basket was different. It had been transformed from a dirty old coal basket and was now clean. “Grandson, thats what happens when you read the book. You might not understand or remember everything, but when you read it, youll be changed, inside and out.”48. What puzzled the grandson most was _.A. whether it was useful to read booksB. why he forgot what he read soonC. what kind of book he could understandD. how he could read books like his grandpa49. Why did Grandpa ask his grandson to fetch a basket of water? A. To train him to run faster. B. To clean the dirty basket in the river. C. To punish him for not reading carefully. D. To get him to realize the use of reading books.50. What lesson can we learn from the story? A. The old are always wiser than the young. B. It is foolish to carry water with a basket. C. Reading books can change a person gradually. D. You cant expect to remember whatever you read.第二节 任务型阅读（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。My best friend Eva and I are different in many ways, but we have one important thing in common-we love to travel. Whenever I want to visit a new place, I can always invite Eva to go with me. 51 .52 . Eva is an artist who loves to take photographs and draw pictures of the interesting things she sees.I am a sales manager and spend most of my time calculating numbers. Eva is a very impulsive (冲动的)person, but Im very organized. Shes very quiet, but Im a very talkative person. Eva and I both love traveling.53 .One day we were talking about vacations and we found we had both visited many of the same places. We immediately made a plan to go to a nearby historical city the following weekend.Although we are quite different in many ways, Eva and I have become close over the years. 54 . Every time we get together, we always have so much to talk about and have the best time. 55 .The other reason is that our differences complement (补充) each other, so we always get along well whenever we travel together.A. We always have different opinions.B. Now we have a very special and deep friendship.C. The differences between Eva and me are easy to see.D. We soon forgot our differences and were friends again.E. We discovered this shortly after we met several years ago.F. One reason for this is that we share a love of travel and new things.G.Our friendship shows that people who are very different can still have similar interests.四、语法填空（共10小题，每小题1.5分，满分15分）阅读下面材料，在空白处填入适当的内容（1个单词）或括号内单词的正确形式。Many people think that teachers give pupils too much homework.They say that it is unnecessary 56 children to work at home in their free time.Moreover, they argue that most teachers do not 57 (proper) plan the homework tasks they give to pupils.The result is that pupils have to repeat tasks that they 58 (do) at school alreadyIn Greece,many parents complained about the difficult homework that teachers gave to their children.The parents said that most of the homework was 59 waste of time,and they wanted to stop it.Spain and Turkey are two countries 60 stopped homework.In Denmark,Germany and several