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甘肃省兰州市第三十一中学2020学年高二上学期期中考试（英语）第一部分 英语知识运用(共三小节,满分50分)第一节 语音知识（共5题;每小题1分,共5分）1.explorationA exchange B example C experiment D explanation2.throatA neither B southern C through D smooth3.permissionA question B suggestion C situation D revision4.towerA powerful B own C unknown D knowledge5.slaveA character B camel C engage D maths第二节 语法和词汇(共15小题;每小题1分,共15分)6 Well arrive in _ European country in half _hour.A a; an B an; an C a; a D an; a7 We were scared to death when the fire_.Fortunately, it was put out before it caused much damage.A broke out B came out C gave out D turned out8 He believes in you,so there wont be much difficulty,_, in your persuading him to change his mind.A if never B if ever C if some D if any9 The workers wont go back to work until their demands for better pay and better working conditions_.A have satisfied B are to satisfy C are satisfied D will be satisfied10 Peoples _ in music differ from person to person-some are fond of classical music while others enjoy pop music.A tastes B smells C senses D manners11 The military parade _ on Chinas 60th anniversary was a show of strength by a nation that has rarely been morre confident.A held B to be held C holding D having held12 Modern plastics can _ very high and very low temperatures.A stand B hold C carry D support13 -Have you handed in your schoolwork yet ? -Yes,I have. I guess it _ now.A has graded B is graded C is being graded D is grading14 -What should we _ our new house _?-Flowers, I think.A equip; with B fill; with C decorate; with D furnish; with15 -Id like to find a part-time job in the restaurant.-Good idea. In my opinon, _ it doesnt affect your studies.A unless B more that C even if D as long as16 Weve already made a _ to protecting our environment since we joined the Green China.A promise B contribution C prediction D comment17 _ to improve our sight, the eye exercises will be done in schools nationwide.A Being designed B To design C Designing D Designed18 The lady _ the boy with two dollars for bringing back her lost dog.A rewarded B paid C offered D presented19 Be careful. Its easy to have your pocket _ in a crowed like this.A picked B pick C picking D to pick20 _, the disease would produce a powerful poison that would kill the patient.A If leaving untreated B If untreatingC If to be untreated D If left untreated第三节 完形填空（共20小题；每小题1.5分，满分30分）When Phillip was on his way to the airport one afternoon, he asked the driver to wait outside the bank while he was collecting some travelers checks. The plane was to 21 at 5:30. From the bank there was still a 22 journey to the airport. Phillip merely watched the 23 along the way. Shortly before arriving, he began 24 the things he would need for the 25 . Tickets, money, the address of his hotel and travelers checksJust a moment. How about his passport? Phillip went through his pockets. He suddenly 26 that he must have left his passport 27 . Whatever could he do? It was now five past four and there would be too little 28 to return to the bank. This was the 29 time he was representing his firm for an important 30with the manager of a French firm in Paris the following morning. Without a passport he would be 31 to board the plane. At that moment, the taxi 32 outside the air terminal. Phillip got out, took his suitcase and 33 the driver. He then 34 a good deal of confusion in the building. A 35 could be heard over the loudspeaker. “We very much 36 that owing to a twenty-four-hour strike of airport staff, all flights for the rest of today have had to be called off.” Passengers are 37 to get in touch with their travel agents or with this terminal for 38 on tomorrows flights. Phillip gave a 39 . He would let his firm know about this situation and, thank goodness, he would have the opportunity of calling at his bank the following morning to 40 his passport.21. A. leave B. register C. check out D. pull22. A. pleasant B. short C. long D. rough23. A. scenery B. scene C. view D. sight24. A. counting B. looking over C. thinking about D. checking25. A. trip B. plane C. meeting D. flight26. A. remembered B. realized C. noticed D. learned高二英语 共16页（第4页）27. A. at home B. at the office C. at the bank D. in the taxi28. A. time B. chance C. possibility D. use29. A. golden B. last C. only D. first30. A. journey B. visit C. business D. meeting31. A. sad B. unable C. impossible D. difficult32. A. stopped B. was driven C. reached D. was parked33. A. left B. sent away C. paid D. said bye-bye to 34. A. started B. noticed C. caught D. found35. A. speech B. noise C. call D. voice36. A. apologize B. announce C. worry D. regret37. A. advised B. forced C. told D. persuaded38. A. ideas B. plans C. information D. time29. A. loud laugh B. deep sigh C. big smile D. sharp cry40. A. return B. find C. recover D. gather第二部分 阅读理解（共25小题。每小题1分，共25分。） 第一节 阅读下列短文，选出最佳答案AIn modern society there is a great deal of arguments about competition. Some value it highly, believing that it is responsible for social progress and prosperity. Others say that competition is bad; that it sets one person against another; that it leads to unfriendly relationship between people. I have taught many children who held the belief that their self-worth relied on how well they performed at tennis and other skills. For them, playing well and winning are often life-and-death affairs. In their single-minded pursuit of success, the development of many other human qualities is sadly forgotten. However, while some seem to be lost in the desire to succeed, others take an opposite attitude. In a culture which values only the winner and pays no attention to the ordinary players, they strongly blame competition. Among the most vocal are the youngsters who have suffered under competitive pressure from their parents or society. Teaching these young people, I often observe in them a desire to fail. They seem to seek failure by not trying to win or achieve success. By not trying, they always have an excuse: “I may have lost, but it doesnt matter because I really didnt try. ” What is not usually admitted by themselves is the belief that if they had really tried and lost, that would mean a lot. Such a loss would be a measure of their worth. Clearly, this belief is the same as that of the true competitors who try to prove themselves. Both are based on the mistaken belief that ones self-respect relies on how well one performs in comparison with others. Both are afraid of not being valued. Only as this basic and often troublesome fear begins to dissolve can we discover a new meaning in competition. 41. What does this passage mainly talk about?A. Competition helps to set self-respect. B. Opinions about competition are different among people. C. Competition is harmful to personal quality development. D. Failures are necessary experiences in competition42. Why do some people favor competition according to the passage?A. It pushes society forward B. It builds up a sense of duty. B. It improves personal abilities D. It encourages individual efforts43. The underlined phrase “the most vocal” in Paragraph 3 means _. A. those who try their best to winB. those who value competition most highlyC. those who are against competition most stronglyD. those who rely on others most for success44. What is the similar belief of the true competitors and those with a “desire to fail”?A. Ones worth lies in his performance compared with others. B. Ones success in competition needs great efforts. C. Ones achievement is determined by his particular skills. D. Ones success is based on how hard he has tried. 45. Which point of view may the author agree to?A. Every effort should be paid back. B. Competition should be encouraged. C. Winning should be a life-and-death matter. D. Fear of failure should be removed on competition. BJust getting accepted to an American college or university does not guarantee that you will get a visa. And getting a visa just lets you arrive in the United States. It does not guarantee that an immigration officer will permit you to enter the country.If you are requesting a visa for the first time, you will probably have to go to an American embassy or consulate（领事馆）. You will need to bring a government form sent to you by your American school that shows you have been accepted. You will also need banking and tax records that show you have enough money to pay for your education. And be prepared to provide evidence that you will return to your home country after your studies end. All of this is important in satisfying the requirements to get a visa. A consular official will also take your picture and your fingerprints.Foreign students must contact their local embassy or consulate to request an interview and to get other information. This includes directions about how and where to pay the visa application charge. The cost is two hundred dollars.高二英语 共16页（第5页）You should apply for the visa as soon as you have been accepted to a school in the United States. The government needs time to perform a background investigation.You cannot receive a visa more than one hundred twenty days before the start of your program. And if you are coming as a student for the first time, you cannot enter the country more than thirty days before classes begin.Once you come to the United States, you can stay for the length of your period of study. Your school is required to provide the Department of Homeland Security with reports on your status as a student.46. What do you have to take to the American embassy if you request a visa for the first time?A. A government form. B. Banking and tax records.C. Pictures and fingerprints. D. Both A and B.47. When should you apply for a visa?A. The moment you have been accepted to a school in the US.B. One hundred twenty days before you go to the US.C. Thirty days before classes begin.D. After the immigration officer permits you to enter the US.48. How much will you be charged for the visa application?A. Free of charge. B. Two hundred dollars.C. One hundred twenty dollars. D. Thirty dollars.49. What may be the main idea of this passage?A. When to get a visa. B. Some tips on how to get a visa.C. How to enter the US. D. Ways to be accepted by American universities.CIf you have a chance to go to Finland, you will probably be surprised to find how “foolish” the Finnish people are.高二英语 共16页（第8页）Take the taxi drivers for example. Taxis in Finland are mostly high-class Benz with a fare of two US dollars a kilometer. You can go anywhere in one, tell the driver to drop you at any place, say that you have some business to attend to, and then walk off without paying your fare. The driver would not show the least sign of anxiety.The dining rooms in all big hotels not only serve their guests, but also serve outside diners. Hotel guests have their meals free, so they naturally go to the free dining rooms to have their meals. The most they would do to show their good faith is to wave their registration card to the waiter. With such a loose check, you can easily use any old registration（登记）card to take a couple of friends to dine free of charge.The Finnish workers are paid by the hour. They are very much on their own as soon as they have agreed with the boss on the rate. From then on they just say how many hours they have worked and they will be paid accordingly.With so many loopholes（漏洞）in everyday life, surely Finland must be a heaven to those who love to take “petty advantages”. But the strange thing is, all the taxi passengers would always come back to pay their fare after they have attended to their business; not a single outsider has ever been found in the free hotel dining rooms. And workers always give an honest account of the exact hours they put in. As the Finns always act on good faith in everything they do, living in such a society has turned everyone into a real “gentleman”.50. The underlined words in this passage means to “_”.A. be ready to help othersB. make good use of ones friendsC. be a little ahead of others D. gain something at others expense51. Which of the following is NOT true according to the passage?A. While taking a taxi in Finland, you can get off without first paying your fare.B. In a big hotel in Finland, you can enjoy free meals if youre living in the hotel.C. The bosses in Finland pay the employees according to registration of their working hours.D. The workers are always honest with their working hours.52. We can learn from the passage that _.A. the Finnish society is of very high moral（道德）levelB. there are many loopholes in everyday life in FinlandC. in Finland, most taxi drivers will not charge you anythingD. everyone in Finland is like a gentleman, for they have faith in themselves53. Which of the following is the best title of the passage?A. Life in Finland B. A Society with “Foolish” PeopleC. What a Life D. Honest accounts of the FinnsDSometimes youll hear people say that you cant love others until you love yourself. Sometimes youll hear people say that you cant expect someone else to love you until you love yourself. Either way, youve got to love yourself first and this can be tricky. Sure we all know that were the apple of our parents eyes, and that our Grandmas think were great talents and our Uncle Roberts think that we will go to the Olympics. But sometimes its a lot harder to think such nice thoughts about ourselves. If you find that believing in yourself is a challenge. It is time you build a positive self-image and learn to love yourself.Self-image is your own minds picture of yourself. This image includes the way you look, the way you act, the way you talk and the way you think. Interestingly, our self-images are often quite different from the images others hold about US. Unfortunately, most of these images are more negative than they should be. Thus changing the way you think about yourself is the key to changing your self-image and your whole world.The best way to defeat a passive self-image is to step back and decide to stress your successes. That is, make a list if you need to, but write down all of the great things you do every day. Dont allow doubts to occur in it.It very well might be that you are experiencing a negative self-image because you cant move past one flaw or weakness that you see about yourself. Well, roll up your sleeves and make a change of it as your primary task. If you think youre silly because you arent good at math, find a tutor. If you think youre weak because you cant run a mile, get to the track and practice. If you think youre dull because you dont wear the latest trends, buy a few new clothes. But remember, just because you think it doesnt mean its true.The best way to get rid of a negative self-image is to realize that your image is far from objective, and to actively convince yourself of your positive qualities. Changing the way you think and working on those you need to improve will go a long way towards promoting a positive self-image. When you can pat（拍）yourself on the back, youll know youre well on your way. Good luck!54. You need to build a positive self-image when you _.A. dare to challenge yourselfB. feel it hard to change yourselfC. are unconfident about yourselfD. have a high opinion of yourself55. How should you change your self-image according to the passage?A. To keep a different image of others.B. To make your life successful.C. To understand your own world.D. To change the way you think.56. What is the passage mainly about?A. How to prepare for your success.B. How to face challenges in your life.C. How to build a positive self-image.D. How to develop your good qualities.57. Who are the intended readers of the passage?高二英语 共16页（第9页）A. Parents. B. Adolescents. C. Educators. D. People in general.EItalian Lakes and Greek Islands（ 12Days ）Prices starting from $1,999Your tour begins in Milan, Italy, and moves on to the pretty Italian Lake District and the attractive resort（胜地）of Stresa, your home for two nights. Collette Vacations has carefully chosen the Costa Victoria as your home away from home for your 7-night journey along the waterways of the Mediterranean. The cruise ship is filled with the warmth and culture of Italy and is richly designed with entertainment areas and very good living conditions. It will take you to the places of your dreams. 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