高二英语选修6扬州中学教育集团树人学校期末考试

1、2020-2020-1扬州中学教育集团树人学校期末考试2020-1-25 高二年级英语学科 .听力第一节(共5小题；每小题1分，满分5分)听下面5段对话。每段对话后有一个小题，从题中所给的A、B、C三个选项中选出最佳选项，并标在试卷的相应位置，听完每段对话后，你都有10秒钟的时间，有关小题和阅读下一小题。每段对话仅读一遍。1. Whats the most probable relationship between the two speakers?A. They are host and guest. B. They are waiter and customer.C. They are h

2、usband and wife.2. Where did this conversation take place?A. At the hospital. B. At the airport. C. At the post office.3. Why will the woman go to London?A. To have a look at London.B. To go with her friend. C. To spend the weekend.4. Whats the womans job?A. She is a saleswoman. B. She is a waitress

3、. C. She is a hotel clerk.5. How is the weather now?A. Its snowing. B. Its raining. C. Its clear.第二节(共15小题；每小题1分，满分15分)听下面5段对话。每段对话后有几个小题，从题中所给的A、B、C三个选项中选出最佳选项，并标在试卷的相应位置。听每段对话前，你将有时间阅读各个小题将给出每题5秒钟；听完后，各小题将给出5秒钟的作答时间。每段对话读两遍。听第6段材料，回答第6至8题。6. Why was Paul angry with Jane?A. She told the others abou

4、t his salary.B. She told Mrs. Wallace his salary.C. She always talks to everybody.7. Why did Jane tell Mrs. Wallace the news according to her own explanation?A. Because she thought it doesnt matter.B. Because she knew everybody would know at last.C. Because she got too excited and wasnt thinking.8.

5、What does Paul mean by Everyone in this town got a big nose?A. People in this town have big noses.B. People in this town are always eager to know about others things.C. People dont care about each other.听第7段材料，回答第9至11题。9. What is the man reading?A. A magazine. B. A Chinese play. C. A newspaper.10. W

6、here are they going at the weekend?A. Beijing Theater. B. Beihai Park. C. Beihai Cinema.11. What are they going there for?A. For a visit. B. To see Beijing Opera. C. To learn Beijing Opera.听第8段材料，回答第12至14题。12. Why didnt Mike take an examination yesterday?A. Because he didnt want to do so. B. Because

7、 he got sick. C. Because he got the examination date wrong. 13. What did the professor permit Mike to do? A. Have all examination at home.B. Have an exam sometime later when he got better.C. Have an exam next term.14. Why didnt Mike drive his car?A. Because the doctor told him not to.B. Because he l

8、iked taking a walk.C. Because he didnt think he was able to.听第9段材料，回答第15至17题。15. What does Rogers mean in this conversation? A. Toms friend. B. Toms teacher. C. The name of a person.16. What does Tom tell his mother in yesterdays letter?A. He had made a new discovery.B. He had lost his new job.C. He

9、 had just bought a car.17. Why does Tom tell his mother about his job?A. Because he doesnt want her to worry about his job.B. Because he doesnt want her to worry about his life.C. Because he doesnt want her to worry about his marriage.听第10段材料，回答第18至20题。18. Where did the fire probably start?A. On the

10、 first floor. B. On the second floor. C. On the third floor.19. When was the building built?A. In 1930. B. In 1782. C. In 1718.20. What was the building used as at the time of the fire?A. A history museum. B. A hotel. C. The old peoples home.单项选择（共15小题；每小题1分，满分15分）1.John is not coming to the party t

11、onight.But he .A. promisesB. promisedC. will promiseD. had promised2. The man has been arrested for the murder last month. A. advised B. attended C. attempted D. announced3. My parents have been married for 20 years and never once with each other. A. they had quarreled B. they have quarreled C. have

12、 they quarreled D. had they quarreled4. Americans eat as they actually need every day. A. twice as much proteinB. twice protein as much C. protein as much twiceD. protein as twice much5. One of the reasons Billy Crystal has become so famous is _ his outstanding ability to improvise.A. that; that B.

13、why; / C. why; that D. /; because 6. The fans are interested in the entertainment news which the private lives ofcelebrities(名人). A. concerningB. concerns C. was concerned in D. were concerned with 7. He said he would come; He didnt, .A. even if B. even though C. although D. though8. If you continue

14、d working like this, youd sooner or later. A. break up B. break downC. break off D. break out 9. the big snake, the girl stood under the tree out of her life.A. Seeing; frightened B. Seeing; frightening C. Seen; frightened D. To see; frightening10. Mum, I have got a headache.Youd better go out and t

15、ake a walk. You in front of the TV too long.A. have been sittingB. are sittingC. sitD. sat11. I am taking my family to Hangzhou for vacation next month. .A. take it easyB. All the bestC. Why do you go thereD. Its a pity I cant go with you12. Have we water?Yes, . Wed better get some.A. given out; we

16、have run it outB. run out of；our water has run outC. used up; our water has been run outD. run out；our water has run out13. If the thief _ around, the policeman wouldnt have suspected him. A. hadnt looked B. had looked C. looked D. didnt look14. I in New York for many years, but Ive never regretted

17、my final decision to moveback to China.A. lived B. was livingC. have lived D. had lived15. He insisted that he really very tired and that he to have a restA. was；be allowed B. was；must be allowed C. should be；must be allowed D. should be；be allowed.完形填空（共20小题；每小题1分，满分20分）Pelle Ahlerup is an economic

18、s researcher at Swedens University of Gothenburg. His research 1 that trust between people is more important in countries with a 2_ legal system. And in societies 3_ there is less trust between people, the quality of the legal system plays a larger _4_. He says projects designed to increase interper

19、sonal trust can have a 5_ effect in poor countries with undependable legal systems. Earlier research has shown that countries 6_ greater trust between people generally do 7 _ in economic growth and other areas. What about trust in government - could it even 8_ murder rates? Randolph Roth, a historia

20、n at Ohio State University argues yes. He studied murder rates 9_ the past four hundred years in the United States and western Europe. The Justice Department says although rates in recent years 10 levels of the nineteen sixties, murder rates in the United States have 11 been among the highest among

21、Western democracies since the middle of the nineteenth century. Professor Roth says poverty and unemployment do not lead to higher murder rates. 12 do stronger punishments and more police keep murder rates 13_ . He found four things that _14 murder rates. One is a belief that a government is stable

22、and that the justice and legal systems are fair and 15 _. Another is a feeling of trust in government officials. The third factor is a sense of _16_ in country and unity with other citizens. And the fourth is a _17_ that a persons position in society is satisfactory and that getting respect does not

23、 require _18_. When these feelings are strong, he says, murder rates are generally _19_. Rates are higher when people do not _20_ their leaders or feel protected or connected to society. But Professor Roth says even the best political leaders cannot unite a country once a societys problems get out o

24、f control. 1. A. insists B. proposes C. advises D. suggests2. A. strong B. firm C weak D. hard3. A. which B. where C. what D. when4. A. position B. station C. part D. partner5. A. major B. minor C. active D. important6. A. by B. with C. in D. beyond7. A. best B. worse C. better D. worst8. A. effect

25、B. affect C. impacts D. influences9. A. since B. over C. behind D. among10. A. grew to B. increased to C. rose to D. fell to 11. A. fortunately B. personally C. generally D. occasionally12. A. Either B. So C. Also D. Nor13. A. backward B. up C. down D. forward14. A. relate to B. have nothing to do C

26、. involve in D. remind of 15. A. less effective B. weak C. effective D. imperfect 16. A. proud B. pride C. envy D. comfortable17. A. emotion B. belief C. trust D. expression18. A. respect B. peace C. violence D. concern 19. A. high B. strong C. forceful D. low20. A. trust B. believe C. request D. co

27、nstruct .阅读理解（共13小题；每小题2分，满分26分） AMarthas Vineyard has long been considered a favorite quiet of the Northeast. The vineyard is rich in history, breathtaking beaches, and beautiful scenery. It is well known for its unique lighthouses youll enjoy the variety and the history of each lighthouse, among t

28、he most photographed structures on the Vineyard. When the former First Family, the Clintons, chose to vacation on the island several years ago, it became a more popular tourist attraction.Marthas Vineyard got its name from its discoverer, Bartholomew Gosnold, who gave it the name of his wife Martha

29、and was in memory of the thick growth of wild trees on the land.The island of Marthas Vineyard lies south of Cape Cod off the southeastern coast of Massachusetts，United States. It is nearly 20 miles long and runs from 2 to 10 miles in width. There are wide, hard beaches on the southern side. The nor

30、th is hilly, but in the south and eastern parts there are wide areas of open land covered with wild flowers. The island was discovered early in the 17th century. The Indians were quiet and friendly, and the newcomers fished for a living, making a lot of money from whaling (捕鲸). With the decline (衰落)

31、 of whaling and sailing ships, Marthas Vineyard was almost forgotten until about 60 years ago when people began to buy the old houses of the whaling captains and the small buildings of the fishermen near the beaches. Now people go there year after year for their summer holidays. 1. What is Marthas V

32、ineyard famous for?A. Lighthouses.B. A long history.C. Friendly Indians.D. Fishing industry.2. Which of the following maps tells where Marthas Vineyard is？ （Mas = Massachusetts；C = Cape Cod；M = Marthas Vineyard）3. Which of the following is NOT mentioned in the passage?A. How the island got its name.

33、B. The population of the island.C. The scenery of the island.D. When the island was discovered. BChinaCoal mines claim more lives. A coal mine blast（爆炸）in Jixi, Heilongjiang, left more than 100 miners dead on Thursday. Ten mines in Jixi were ordered to stop production. The government has tried to sh

34、ut down thousands of small, illegal mines in the country that do not meet safety standards.MIDDLE EASTBombers continue to kill. PALESTINISANS killed 32 Israeli in three major attacks between Tuesday and Thursday. There were two suicide bombings and a militant （武装的）attack on a Jewish settlement. They

35、 yielded one of the highest Israeli death tolls（死亡人数）in such a short period over the last two years.CHINAYoung people stand tall. THE average height of Chinese young people has risen by 6 centimeters compared to that of 20 years ago. This far exceeds（超过）the words average growth speed. A survey on he

36、alth conducted by a panel（调查组）of Chinese students found the results. According to the world average level, youths get taller by 1 cm every 10 years.CANADATalking about world issues. The Group of Eight（G8）the US, Japan, Germany, Britain, France, Italy, Canada and Russia will hold a summit on June 26

37、and 27 in Kananaskis, Canada. The G8 are the richest and most powerful countries in the world. G8 leaders and some African presidents will discuss strengthening global economic growth and helping Africa. United Nations Secretary General, will also attend.4. Thousands of mines have been shut because

38、.A. they have blastB. they produced less coalC. they are very smallD. they dont meet the safety standards5. How many Israelis died in the three major attacks by Palestinians?A. 23B. 32C. 100D. We dont know6. In the last 20 years, the average growth speed of Chinese youths exceeds the worlds average

39、level by .A. 1 cmB. 4cmC. 5 cmD. 6 cm CA mysterious “black cloud” approaches the earth - our planets weather is severely affected. Throughout the rest of June and July temperatures rose steadily all over the Earth. In the British isles the temperature climbed through the eighties, into the nineties,

40、 and moved towards the hundred mark. People complained, but there was no serious disaster. The death number in the U. S. remained quite small, thanks largely to the air-conditioning units that had been fitted during previous years and months. Temperatures rose to the limit of human endurance through

41、out the whole country and people were obliged to remain indoors for weeks on end. Occasionally air-conditioning units failed and it was then that fatalities occurred. Conditions were desperate throughout the tropics as may be judged from the fact that 7943 species of plants and animals became totall

42、y extinct(灭绝). The survival of Man himself was only possible because of the caves and cellars (地窖) he was able to dig. Nothing could be done to reduce the hot air temperature. More than seven hundred million persons are known to have lost their lives. Eventually the temperature of the surface waters

43、 of the sea rose, not so fast as the air temperature it is true, but fast enough to produce a dangerous increase of humidity (湿度). It was indeed this increase that produced the disastrous conditions just remarked. Millions of people between the latitudes of Cairo and the Cape of Good Hope were subje

44、cted to a choking atmosphere that grew damper and hotter from day to day. All human movement ceased. There was nothing to be done but to lie breathing quickly as a dog does in hot weather. By the fourth week of July conditions in the tropics lay balanced between life and total death. Then quite sudd

45、enly rain clouds appeared over the whole globe. The temperature declined a little, due no doubt to the clouds reflecting more of the Suns radiation back into space. But conditions could not be said to have improved. Warm rain fell everywhere, even as far north as Iceland. The insect population incre

46、ased enormously, since the burning hot atmosphere was as favorable to them as it was unfavorable to Man and many other animals. 7. In the British Isles the temperature_. A. stayed at eighty B. ranged from eighty to ninety C. approached one hundred D. reached beyond the hundred mark 8. Few people in

47、the United States lost their lives because_. A. the temperature was tolerable B. people remained indoors for weeks C. the government had taken effective measures to reduce the hot temperature D. people were provided with the most comfortable air-conditioners 9. By the fourth week of July conditions

48、in the tropics were such that. A. human survival would be impossible B. more and more people would lose their lives C. fewer people could be saved D. survival or death was still undecided 10. The insect population increased due to_. A. the hot air B. the tropical climate C. the rain clouds D. the da

49、mp atmosphere D“Were going,” Mimi called out to her mother in the familys grocery store next to her house. This was her first date, and Robert Rovere had just arrived to take her to a dance. She could hardly believe it was happening. During the long wait she had wondered again and again what to wear

50、, finally putting on her favorite blouse. Now at last Robert was here. He looked beautiful to her. His hair was neatly combed and he wore a yellow sweater she hadnt seen before. Mimi felt wonderful.As they stepped out of the door, Mimis mother popped out of the store and said hello to Robert. Then s

51、he put a package wrapped in white paper into Mimis hand.“Limburger cheese for Sally Thompson, Mimi. We got a case of imported Limburger in today. I promised Sally youd deliver it tonight.”“Tonight!” Mimi echoed, staring down at the cheese. “Why not tomorrow?” “Sorry, but I promised Sally,” her mothe

52、r said. “Well, have fun, you two.”“Oh well, Robert, lets go,” she said.Her first date ever, her first date with Robert Rovere, and she was stuck with a large, smelly, messy package of cheese! She tried to forget it. “Here I am,” she said to herself, “going to a dance with Robert Rovere.” She glanced

53、 up at him.“That cheese smells,” he said.She held the cheese in the hand farthest from him, but the smell seemed to be crawling up her arm. They turned onto Montcalm Street. Mimi didnt know the house number, but she thought shed recognize the house because shed passed there once before. “Oh, here it

54、 is.” She rang the bell but nobody answered. Then she noticed that the name under the bell wasnt Thompson. She had come to the wrong house. Oh, how embarrassing, she thought. She dropped the cheese into her coat pocket and rejoined Robert.“Wrong house,” she said. “I was sure she lived there.”“What do we do now?” Robert asked. Mimi bit her lip. She couldnt bring the cheese home again now. It would just have to go to the dance with her.