黑龙江省饶河县高级中学2020学年高二英语上学期期中试题

2020学年上学期期中考试高二英语试题考试时间：120分钟 分值：150分第一节 根据提示、所给词的适当形式、或适当的介词副词代词填空,最多填三个词（共20题；每小题1.5分，满分30分）1.The young girl was brought in ,with her hands _(tie) behind her back.2.Alice suggested _(take)a photo together with the beautiful flowers.3.“I know that you cheated in the exam, ”she said suddenly one day,_(take)me by surprise.4.The little village was _(hide) among a thick forest and hard to find.5.The injury could mean him _(miss) next weeks game.6.There is no need for you _(hurry)because the flight has been cancelled.7. The teacher ,as well as his students,usually _(go)to play football after class.8.There is no point_(argue) with them.9.Thanks to the new techniques,our production has increased _(dramatic) .10.The public got _(shock) when they heard the news.11.It was not until 12 oclock that his father came home on account _the bad weather.12.Students should take part in community activities_they can gain experience for growth.13.A compass has a needle ,the ends of _always point north and south.14. _ time passed,Jane gradually grew to enjoy the food here.15.Most little girls are wild _ Barbie dolls.16. The long summer vacation came to _ end at last.17. Suddenly ,they saw a man_a bike coming from the opposite direction.18. The TV set is still _ guarantee,and therefore it will be repaired for free.19. You have an advantage in this competition _me-you can speak five foreign languages while I can just speak English.20. _ struck me most in the movie was the fathers deep love for his son.第一部分；阅读理解（30分）AMy favourite book is The Adventure of Tom Sawyer by Mark Twain.Tom lives with his aunt Polly in a quiet street of St.Petersburg,Missouri.Hes a lively and clever young boy,and he finds himself in many exciting adventures.He runs away with his two friends,Huck Finn and Joe,to an island in the middle of the Mississippi River for several days.With Huck he goes looking for treasure,with Becky he gets lost in a cave.And finally,they find a box of gold.My favourite scene in the book is when everyone thinks Tom is dead,he decides to go to his own funeral.He hides and watches for a time,and then suddenly he appears.Everyone is surprised to see him but theyre also pleased to see him alive.Tom is the hero of the story,but there are other important characters.Huck is an outsider and everyone is afraid of him.Becky is pretty with fair hair.Joe is Toms best friend,and Injun Joe is the bad man of the story.The theme of the story is about children growing up.It describes how strangers are seen in small towns of America.Finally,it talks about freedom,social rules and how people are punished for bad behaviour.Why do I think The Adventure of Tom Sawyer is a great book?Mark Twain wrote the story in 1876,but its still read and loved by people all over the world today.And although its only a story,Twain wrote it in the everyday English of the southern states of America in the 19th century,so it sounds very real.Today its thought to be one of the greatest books in American literature.Go onread it!I know youll enjoy it,too.21.Who is the bad man in the story?A.Huck Finn.B.Injun Joe. C.Becky.D.Polly.22.How did people feel when Tom appeared at his own funeral?A.They were surprised and pleased. B.They were surprised and sadC.They were worried and excited.D.They were frightened and happy.23.The whole book is mainly about .A.freedom and social rules B.childrens bad behaviourC.the growth of young children D.strangers in American small townsBThe first carnivals were held long ago.Italians organised festivals before the beginning of Lent.Carnivals became widely-celebrated public events in the 15th century.People enjoyed wearing masks and clothes that are not fitting closely in order to hide their identities.Today a carnival costume may include a ballet skirt or an extravagant(奢侈的)suit.It is interesting that today carnivals are popular in many European countries.Venetian carnivals,organised every year at the end of February,attract many peoples attention.People come to Venice to enjoy amusing celebrations and take part in various activities such as ball dances,fire shows,street performances and musical plays.Ballet skirts and modern suits are common choices for Venetian celebrations.Carnivals in France are very popular across the whole nation.One of the most famous festivities is the carnival of Nice that is usually organised at the same time as the Venetian Carnival.There are many parades,parties and performances that continue for ten days.The most colourful and unique(独一无二的)event is the battle of flowers when floats covered with flowers go down to the Nice beaches.Many costumed men and women throw thousands of flowers to a cheering audience.Carnival fans can enjoy amusing festivities in the UK.A famous carnival of Notting Hill is considered to be the second largest street festival in Europe.It began in 1966 and was influenced by the Caribbean music.The Notting Hill festival takes place at the end of August.Thousands of tourists come to London to live out this unforgettable experience.People can organise their own carnival parties at home when celebrating birthdays,weddings and other memorable events.The most important things are to find proper decorations,make a list of activities,invite guests and buy enough food and drinks.Today people can find a lot of tips online that may be very helpful in the organisation of unforgettable carnival festivities.24.What can we infer about European carnivals?A.People always wear strange masks to amuse others.B.People care little about their clothes on such occasions.C.They are the biggest events in European countries.D.The style of carnival clothes has changed over time.25.When does the carnival of Nice take place?A.At the end of August.B.At the end of February.C.At the end of a year.D.At the beginning of a year.26.What makes the carnival of Nice different from other carnivals?A.The musical plays. B.The battle of flowers. C.The great fire shows. D.The colourful parades.27.To enjoy the Caribbean music,people will visit carnivals held in .A.Venice B.Rome C.LondonD.ParisCHere are some inspiring athletes in the world.Michael Jordan is a former American basketball player. He is one of the most inspiring athletes and a true inspiration for the young generation. The average score during his career was 32.0, which still remained untouched by any player in the NBA industry. Today, he is considered as a legend by his followers.Usain Bolt is often considered as the fastest runner of his generation. He is a Jamaican sprinter. He has a long list of achievements. He won100 m and 200 m titles in the 2020 Olympics and he did that again in the 2020 Olympics. He serves as a true inspiration for young athletes who are looking forward to making a name in the Olympics.Lionel Messi is now one of the best soccer players in the world and the most inspiring athletes, too. He was diagnosed with a hormone deficiency as a child but since then he has worked his way to become one of rhe finest soccer players. He is indeed a true inspiration for the world.Tom Brady is called one of the best qumterback (四分卫 ) players of his generation. His passion and harrd work made him selected by the Major League Baseball (MLB) when he was still young, but he chose college football instead. He knew exactly what he wanted to get in his career.Jahangir Khan is a former Paki;tani squash (壁球) player. He is widely considered as the greatest squash player. His greatest record was winning 555 games in a row. When he was young, he was told he would never become a world champion as he was the weakest member of the family. Even the doctors told him that he would never become a good squash player; he proved they were all wrong.28. We know that compared to all the other former NBA basketball player, Michael Jordan_.A. was much higher B. had more followersC. played in more games D. had a higher average score29. What does the underlined word sprinter in Paragraph 3 probably refer to?A. A squash player. B. A football player.C. A basketball player. D. A short-distance runner.30. When he was chosen for the MLB, Tom Brady_.A. didnt know what to doB. decided to play football insteadC. decided to become the best player one dayD. didnt believe he would succeed in the MLB31. What does the author mean by saying Jahangir Khan proved they were all wrong?A. He let his family down in the end.B. He was never the weakest of his family.C. He turned out to be a great squash player.D. He didnt succeed in becoming a world champion.DDo you love the holidays,but hate the pounds that follow?You are not alone.Holidays are times for feasting and celebrating.Many people are worried about their weight.With proper planning,though,it is possible to keep normal weight during the holidays.Whether it is celebrating at the office party or sitting down for the traditional family dinner,regard eating as a time for tasting a variety of the foods.The idea is to enjoy the holidays but not to eat too much.You dont have to turn away from the foods that you enjoy.Here are some tips for preventing weight gain and maintaining physical fitness:Dont skip meals.Before you leave home,have a small,low-fat meal or snack.This may help to avoid getting too excited before delicious foods.Control portions.Use a small plate(about 10 inches)and put aside the large ones that may encourage you to “load up.” You should be most comfortable eating an amount of food about the size of your fist.Once you have your “tasting” serving,move away from the buffet(自助餐).Doing so will make it less tempting to be eating constantly as your appetite is inspired by the sight of food.Begin with soup and fruit or vegetables.Fill up beforehand on water-based soup and raw fruit or vegetables.Or drink a large glass of water before you eat to help you feel full.Stick to physical activity.Dont let exercise take a break during the holidays.A 20-minute walk after a meal can help burn off excess calories.Avoid high-fat foods.Dishes that look oily or creamy may have a large amount of fat.Choose lean meats.Fill your plate with salad and green vegetables.Use lemon juice instead of dessert or butter.32.Which of the following is NOT true according to the passage?A.You had better turn your attention away from delicious foods.B.Drinking some water or soup before eating helps you eat less.C.Holidays are happy days with pleasure but they may bring weight problems.D.Physical exercise can reduce the chance of putting on weight.33.Which of the following CANNOT help lose weight according to the passage?A.Lean meats. B.Dessert or butter. C.Raw fruit or vegetables. D.Physical exercise.34.Many people cant control their weight after the holidays mainly because they .A.cant help being tempted to eat constantlyB.take part in too many partiesC.enjoy delicious foodsD.cant help turning away from the foods35.If the passage appears in the newspaper,you think it should belong to Column.A.Holidays and FestivalsB.Health and FitnessC.Fashion and FrontierD.Student Times Club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。A Gap Year is a period of time when a student takes a break before going to university. It is often spent travelling or working. 36 .The advantages of taking a gap year are as follows:37. .Although you dont have to go abroad to experience gap years, most gap year students catch the chance to travel abroad. You are able to work out who you are and what you are for. The experiences of different cultures offer you interesting lessons.Face Challenges and Have Fun. A gap year is not only a time to take a vacation, but also a time to face challenges. Gap year students usually work, volunteer or take service projects. You have to learn how to get along in the real world. This process isnt always easy, but it is an important part of growing up. 38Save Money and Improve Your College Admission Chances. Theres a common thought that gap years are only for rich students, but it isnt true. 39 . Gap year students often take a part-time job. Besides, at the end of a gap year, students are much more likely to know what to study in college. Clear learning goals can keep the students working hard instead of wasting time and money playing.Imagine an admission officer trying to admit only one between two students. Both of them are excellent and have high grades. However, one student has much practical experience or has volunteered in his vacation. 40A. Make full preparations for the gap year.B. Only in this way can you enjoy life and have fun.C. Actually, taking a gap year can save your money.D. Who do you think the admission officer will choose?E. It can give young people useful learning experiences and new skills.F. Challenges always come first before fun.G. Learn about the world and yourself.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。第三部分 英语知识运用（共三节，满分55分）第一节 完形填空（共20小题;每小题1.5分，满分30分）阅读下面短文，掌握其大意，从每题所给的A、B、C、D四个选项中，选出最佳选项，并在答题卡上将该项涂黑。I believe that I always have a choice.No matter what Im doing and what is happening to me.I used to write my books,typing on a keyboard,41 now I can no longer 42 my hand.Today I am sitting at my computer,speaking these words through a microphone.In 2020,I was diagnosed with ALS,a(n) 43 disease,which would weaken and finally 44every important muscle in my body.That is to say,I will be 45 unable to move,to speak,and finally,to 46.Only largely depending upon others could I live.I was lost and felt everything around me become dull.I was 47 to give up writing completely and remained 48 all day long.In the 49,some of my friends and relatives came to 50 me.However,it wasnt long 51 I became lonely again,wondering the meaning of life.Sometimes I came up with the 52 that Id better end my life because I couldnt 53 the complex(复杂的)expressions on my familys faces.I became depressed,doubtful and 54.Then one day as I was wheeling myself along a nearby street,I found an old guy in dirty clothes with no legs 55 in the street.I was shocked and woke up at once.I was more 56 than him.I have thousands of 57 to live on.When he came to me begging,I was so inspired and offered all that was in my purse.From then on I 58 to go through the process of learning to use voice recognition software.Old woman 59 I was,I wrote more now than ever.Every day now I have a 60 on not only whether I will live,but how I will live.I can choose to see it as an invitationan opportunity to learn who I really am.41.A.andB.so C.butD.until42.A.liftB.control C.removeD.wash43.A.curableB.unknown C.commonD.terrible44.A.destroyB.rebuild C.cancelD.remove45.A.hardlyB.actually C.graduallyD.totally46.A.communicateB.behave C.breatheD.die47.A.determinedB.forced C.encouragedD.advised48.A.positiveB.disabled C.dependentD.silent49.A.beginningB.end C.eveningD.hospital50.A.guideB.admire C.entertainD.comfort51.A.sinceB.when C.untilD.before52.A.opinionB.idea C.imaginationD.choice53.A.understandB.guess C.forgiveD.bear54.A.hopelessB.adventurous C.disabledD.impolite55.A.sleepingB.begging C.singingD.dancing56.A.unluckyB.miserable C.confidentD.fortunate57.A.chancesB.excuses C.reasonsD.purposes58.A.managedB.continued C.intendedD.stopped59.A.butB.as C.even ifD.that60.A.wayB.method C.thoughtD.choice第II卷第2节 语法填空 （共15小题; 每小题1.5分，共15分）Think of carnival, _61_ you think of crowds, costumes, and confusion. The sounds and sights change from one country to another but the _62_ (excite) is the same everywhere. “Carnival” comes from two Latin words, _63_ (mean) “no more meat”. In Europe, _64_ it began, carnival was followed by forty days without meat.The most famous carnival in Europe was in Venice. At the beginning, it lasted for just one day. People ate, drank, and wore masks. _65_ time passed, however, the carnival period _66_ (extend), so that it began just after Christmas. For weeks on end people walked round the streets wearing masks, doing what they wanted without _67_ (recognize). Ordinary people could pretend to be rich and important, while famous people could have romantic adventures _68_ secret. Many crimes went _69_ (punish).The government realised that wearing masks had become a problem. Their use was limited by laws, the first of _70_ dates back to the fourteenth century. Men were not allowed to wear masks at night; and they were not allowed to dress up as women.第四部分 写作（共两节，满分35分）第1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，请你修改你同桌的作文。文中共有10处语言错误，每句中最多有两处。错误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仅限一词；2、只允许修改10处，多者（从第11处起