内蒙古通辽实验中学2020学年高二英语下学期期中试题

通辽实验中学2020-2高二期中考试英 语 试 题本试卷分第一卷(选择题)和第二卷(非选择题)两部分。考生作答时，将答案答在答题卡上，在本试卷上答题无效。考试结束后，将本试卷和答题卡一并交回。注意事项：1答题前，考生务必先将自己的姓名、准考证号填写在答题卡上，认真核对条形码上的姓名、准考证号，并将条形码粘贴在答题卡的指定位置上。2选择题答案使用2B铅笔填涂,如需改动，用橡皮擦干净后，再选涂其他答案的标号;非选择题答案使用0.5毫米的黑色中性(签字)笔或碳素笔书写，字体工整、笔迹清楚。3请按照题号在各题的答题区域(黑色线框)内作答，超出答题区域书写的答案无效。4保持卡面清洁，不折叠，不破损。第一卷第一部分：听力（共两节，满分30分）做题时，先将答案标在试卷上。录音内容结束后，你将有两分钟的时间将试卷上的答案转涂到答题卡上。第一节(共5小题；每小题1.5分，满分7.5分)1. What will the woman do?A. Take another plane.B. Catch the plane at six.C. Give the ticket to someone.2. What was the woman looking for while shopping?A. Her cell phone.B. The mans phone number.C. A place to charge her phone.3. Where will the speakers meet?A. In the movie hall.B. Outside the restroom.C. At the entrance to the movie hall.4. What are the speakers talking about?A. A hotel B. An elevator. C. Stairs5. Which part of the movie does the man like?A. The beginning part.B. The middle part C. The ending part.第二节(共15小题；每小题1.5分，满分22.5分)听第6段材料，回答第6、7题。6. What did Tina buy just now?A. An air ticket. B. A train ticket. C.A boat ticket.7. What will the boy do for his vacation?A. Go to Shanghai. B. Visit his brother. C. Go to a beach.听第7段材料，回答第8、9题。8. How many people will use the other two tables?A.7. B.8. C.10.9. What do we know about Trotter?A. He likes smoking. B He is a waiter. C. He will sit next to the window.听第8段材料，回答第10至12题。10. How long do the courses last?A For 20 days. B. For 35 days. C. For 37 days.11. What do we know about the courses?A. Most of them are in the afternoon.B. Some are about audio-visual training.C. Some of them are in the library.12. Who can probably give a timetable to the girl?A. Her teacher. B. The man. C. The man s workmate.听第9段材料，回答第13至16题。13. What is the name of the mans dog?A. Ferguson. B. Cindy. C. Fargo.14. What do we know about the mans vet?A. Her service is bad.B. The price she charges is high.C. It is difficult to make an appointment with her.15. How many suggestions does the woman offer?A. One. B. Two. C. Three.16. What are the speakers talking about?A. dogs illness. B. dog-keeping expenses. C. Dogs medicine.听第10段材料，回答第17至20题。17. What does the speaker always carry his iPod touch for?A. Talking with friends. B Killing his time. C. Working while travelling.18. What does the speaker do on the Internet?A. Watch a film.B. Play computer games with online friends.C. Read news or check out information.19. How was the life over twenty years ago according to the speaker?A. Boring. B. Healthy. C. Simple.20. Why is the sun important to the speaker?A. It makes him relaxed.B. It brings hope to him.C. It keeps him warm.第二部分 阅读理解（共两节，满分40分）第一节 (共15小题，每题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。并在答题卡上将该项涂黑。AINTERCITY Sleeperbetween London and ScotlandMost tickets may be used for travel by Sleeper (overnight sleeper train services between London and Scotland), and a reservation(预订) can be made for 25, except in the case of Solo and Special tickets, which include Sleeper reservations in the fare. The price includes early morning tea or coffee and biscuits. A hot breakfast can be ordered if you wish. Choose from a range of tickets to suit your journey.Super ApexOnly available for travel after 9:00 am. Book at least two weeks ahead and travel between Edinburgh or Glasgow and London for the unbeatble price of59 return (a ticket for a journey from one place to another and back again). When you decide to cancel your ticket, your money will not be paid back.ApexA reasonably priced fare. Only 69 return between Edinburgh or Glasgow and London. Great value Sleeper available by booking at least a week before the day of travel. If you have to cancel the ticket, you must pay a 25% charge.SuperSaverAvailable right up to the day of travel and valid(有效的) any day except these peak days (when the greatest number of travelers are using the railway): all Fridays, also 18-30 December, 31 March and 28 May, London to Glasgow or Edinburgh 82.SaverThis ticket is valid every day and can be bought on the day of travel. Your ticket allows standard class travel on any train between 10:00 am and midnight. London to Glasgow or Edinburgh 95.SoloTreat yourself and enjoy a comfortable Standard cabin. Solo is a return travel ticket with Sleeper reservations for one or both directions. 140-160 London to Edinburgh or Glasgow return.SpecialSpecial is a return travel package for two people including Sleeper reservations. It can mean savings for both of you. 120 London to Edinburgh or Glasgow return.StandardNot the cheapest choice but available up to the time of travel and valid for all trains and at all times. You are advised to turn up early for travel on a Friday.21. Which is the cheapest for one traveling between London and Edinburgh?A. SuperApex B. Apex C. SuperSaver D. Saver22. When you return a Super Apex ticket, you will _.A. receive 59B. receive about 45C. lose all your ticket money D. get half of the ticket money back.23. Londoners going to Scotland to spend Christmas _.A. will spend 14 hours on the train if buying a Saver ticketB. must buy a Standard ticket on a Friday evening.C. can enjoy free breakfasts on any sleeper trainD. should avoid buying a SuperSaver ticket24. If a couple want to go from London to Glasgow and back, they are advised to book a _.A. Saver B. Solo C. Special D. StandardBLike many new graduates, I left university full of hope for the future but with no real idea of what I wanted to do. My degree, with honours, in English literature had not really prepared me for anything practical. I knew I wanted to make a difference in the world somehow, but I had no idea how to do that. Thats when I learned about the Lighthouse Project.I started my journey as a Lighthouse Project volunteer by reading as much as I could about the experiences of previous volunteers. I knew it would be a lot of hard work, and that I would be away from my family and friends for a very long time. In short, I did not take my decision to apply for the Lighthouse Project lightly. Neither did my family.Eventually, however, I won the support of my family, and I sent in all the paperwork needed for the application. After countless interviews and presentations, I managed to stand out among the candidates and survive the test alone. Several months later, I finally received a call asking me to report for the duty. I would be going to a small village near Abuja, Nigeria. Where? What? Nigeria? I had no idea. But I was about to find out.After completing my training, I was sent to the village that was small and desperately in need of proper accommodation. Though the local villagers were poor, they offered their homes, hearts, and food as if I were their own family. I was asked to lead a small team of local people in building a new schoolhouse. For the next year or so, I taught in that same schoolhouse. But I sometimes think I learned more from my students than they did from me. Sometime during that period, I realized that all those things that had seemed so strange or unusual to me no longer did, though I did not get anywhere with the local language, and I returned to the United States a different man. The Lighthouse Project had changed my life forever.25. What do we know about the author?A. His university education focused on the theoretical knowledge.B. His dream at university was to become a volunteer.C. He took pride in having contributed to the world.D. He felt honoured to study English literature26. In his application for the volunteer job, the author _.A. participated in many discussionsB. went through challenging survival testsC. wrote quite a few papers on voluntary workD. faced strong competition from other candidates27. What can we infer from the authors experience in Nigeria?A. He found some difficulty adapting to the local culture.B. He had learned to communicate in the local language.C. He had overcome all his weaknesses before he left home.D. He was chosen as the most respectable teacher by his students.CHappy birthday ! Do birthdays really make people happy? Of course they do. Birthdays celebrate the day we were born. Besides, that extra candle on the cake suggests another year of growth and maturity -or so we hope. We all like to imagine that were getting wiser and not just older. Most of us enjoy seeing the miracle of growth in others, as well. For instance, seeing our children develop and learn new things makes us feel proud. For Americans, like people in most cultures, growing up is a wonderful process(过程). But growing old? Thats a different story.Growing old is not exactly pleasant for people in youth-oriented American culture. Most Americans like to look young, act young and feel young. As the old saying goes, “Youre as young as you feel.” Older people joke about how many years young they are , rather than how many years old. People in some countries value the aged as a source of experience and wisdom. But Americans seem to favour those that are young, or at least “young at heart”.Many older Americans find the “golden years” to be anything but golden. Economically, “senior citizens” often struggle just to get by. Retirement at age 65 brings a sharp decrease in personal income. Social security benefits usually cannot make up the difference. Older people may suffer from poor nutrition, medical care and housing. Some even experience age discrimination (歧视). In 1987, American sociologist Pat Moore dressed up like an older person and wandered city streets. She was treated rudely-even cheated and robbed. However, dressed as a young person, she received much more respect.Unfortunately, the elderly population in America is increasing fast. Why? People are living together. Fewer babies are being born. And middle-aged “baby boomers” are rapidly entering the groups of the elderly. America may soon be a place where wrinkles(皱纹) are “in”. Marketing experts are already noticing this group of consumers (消费者).28. The main idea of the third paragraph is _.A. the golden years can make the old earn lots of moneyB. many old people in America are leading a hard lifeC. the old in America have to retire at the age of 65D. American social security benefits are not good29. From the last paragraph we know that the underlined word “in” can be replaced by _.A. serious B. bad C. disappearing slowly D. growing fast30. From this passage we can know _.A. in America, growing up is not a wonderful processB. in America, growing up is as wonderful a process as growing old.C. in America, growing up is a wonderful process, while growing old is notD. in America, growing old is a wonderful process, while growing up is not31. What should be mentioned in the following paragraph?A. The public will change their attitude towards old peopleB. People will provide more services to the old in their communitiesC. Companies will soon produce more goods for old AmericansD. The government will pass laws to ensure the benefits of the peopleDAll adults at some time or another commit (犯罪) a crime, sometimes by accident, but why do some people intentionally commit crimes? Here are three theories that try to explain the causes of criminal behavior.GENETIC (遗传的) CAUSESThe idea that some people commit crimes because of biological causes has a long tradition. This theory suggests that criminals are born, not made. In the 19th century some people even thought brain sizes and skull shapes could explain criminal behavior. Although experts today no longer believe this, they do argue that human behavior can be linked to an individuals genes. Studies of adopted children who show criminal behavior suggest that their behavior is more similar to their biological parents behavior than their adoptive parents, showing a genetic link.ENVIRONMENTThis theory states that a persons surroundings influence their behavior. Just as children learn good behavior from their parents and brothers or sisters, children can learn bad behavior from their families and other close relationships. Researchers in this area argue that early anti-social (反社会的) behavior in childhood often leads to a future of criminal behavior. It is a dangerous circle, as one expert states: “Problem children are likely to grow up into problem adults, and problem adults are likely to produce more problem children.”CHOICEThe central idea of this theory is that crime is a career decision, an alternative (可选择的) way of making a living. The theory argues that most criminals are sensible people, who know what they want and the different ways of getting it, i.e. work or crime. They are able to balance the risks of committing a crime, such as going to prison, against its benefits, i.e. what they gain if they arent caught. The conclusion is: if there are benefits than risks, do it, but if there are more risks than benefits, dont do it.Research is continuing into peoples motivation for committing crimes as understanding this may help us apply the correct punishments for crime. It is important to understand the causes of crime. With more knowledge, it will be easier to prevent crime and to help criminals to lead a more useful life.32. What do experts today believe according to Paragraph 2?A. Criminals are partially related to genes.B. Someones physical features are a cause of crime.C. Adopted children are more likely to commit crimesD. Adoptive parents behavior decides childrens deeds.33. What does the second theory include?A. A family determines a childs future.B. Relatives play a key role in a persons crime.C. Uneducated children tend to become criminals.D. The environment greatly influences peoples behavior.34. According to the text, criminals _.A. consider what they can lose and gain in a crimeB. dont think before they decide on a life of crimeC. tend to believe they can avoid the risks of a crimeD. often achieve their goals through crime instead of work35. What can be a suitable title for the text?A. Types of crimesB. Crimes and punishmentsC. Why do people commit crimes?D. What influences will crimes have?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 Think PositivelyQuite often when we are going through a challenging time, we may get the advice to just “think positively!” 36 Does it mean to deny (否认) our pain or discomfort? Should we pretend(假装) everything is alright? Here is some advice about how to think positively.Accept that you are here to grow. Life doesnt always go smoothly. Lifes lessons can be difficult, but they are even more so if you approach them with avoidance(逃避). 37Learn to turn lemons into lemonade(柠檬水). Look for the lessons to be learned in every situation. Instead of feeling sorry for yourself when things dont go your way, do what you can to make the best of the situation. Learn, instead, how to avoid falling into the same traps and making the same mistakes. 38 .Believe in yourself. 39 Your dreams and goals are an indication of where your talents lie and where your true potential is. Needless to say, you must develop your inherent(固有的) gifts.Look for inspiration and support. Read about and study the successful stories of others. Many successful people have gone through challenging circumstances to get where they are. 40 To help you stay positive and focused, get support from family and friends.Finally, thinking positively doesnt mean being unrealistic. It means dealing with life and lifes challenges as they are. It means being willing to do the work necessary to get on with the business of living fully.A. If you see them as opportunities to become stronger, you are thinking positively and productively.B. So next time a well-meaning person tells you to think positively, just smile back confidently.C. Learning about their experiences can motivate(激发) and inspire you to achieve what you want to achieve.D. Sometimes its difficult to figure out exactly what that means.E. Know that you have what it takes to succeed.F. It just means that you wont let them stop you!G. By doing so, you will undoubtedly benefit from it.第三部分：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, 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，并在答题卡上将该项涂黑。As is known to all, plants normally grow in soil. However, soil is not always 41 . To solve the problem, people grow plants using a liquid nutrient solution (营养液) instead of soil. This 42 is called hydroponics (水栽法).Today, hydroponics is becoming more popular all over the world. But the idea is not 43 .People have been growing plants in water for thousands of years. 44 , the ancient Aztecs made floating islands to grow crops. Egyptians also have historical records of growing plants in 45 .Modern hydroponics can be both simple and complex. There is a good chance you practice hydroponics without even 46 it. Have you ever taken a cutting of a plant and stuck it in a glass of water 47 roots grew? People in some countries often 48 hydroponic vegetables. Large hot house businesses use advanced hydroponic techniques to 49 vegetables for the market. The basic ideas are the same: growing plants without the use of 50 .Hyd