浙江省山河联盟2019-2020学年高二下学期期中英语试题

1、山河联盟 2019 学年第二学期期中考试高二英语试题卷选择题部分第一部分：听力（共两节，满分30 分）第一节 : （共 5 小题；每小题 1.5分，满分 7.5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 秒钟的时间来回答有关小题和阅读下一小题。每段对话仅读一遍。例： How much is the shirt?A. £19.15.B. £9.15.C. £9.18.答案是 B 。1. What kind of car will the speakers

2、 buy?A. The one with four doors.B. The one with two doors.C. The one in red.2. Why does the man make the call?A. To confirm a booking.B. To make a booking.C. To change a booking.3. What will the man probably do today?A. Ask for sick leave.B. See a doctor after work.C. Invite his manager to his house

3、.4. When does the conversation take place?A. On Saturday.B. On Sunday.C. On Monday.5. What are the speakers mainly talking about?A. A teacher.B. An exam.C. Chemistry.第二节（共15题；每小题 1.5分，满分 22.5分）听下面5段对话或独白。每段对话或独白后有几个小题，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。听每段对话或独白前，你将有时间阅读各个小题，每小题 5 秒钟；听完后，各小题将给出 5 秒钟的作

4、答时间。每段对话读或独白读两遍。听第 6 段材料，回答第6 至 7 题。6. What is the man s problem?A. He forgot his password.B. He can t use the system.C. He can t find his computer.7. Where is the computer services office?A. At the back of the lift.B. Next to the reception desk.C. Beside the stairs.听第 7 段材料，回答第8、 9 题。8. What relati

5、on is the man to the woman?A Her job advisor. B. Her classmate. C. Her neighbor.9. How does the man suggest the woman find dogs to walk?A. By advertising in the newspaper.B. By asking from door to door.C. By phoning people.听第 8 段材料，回答第10 至 12 题。10. How did the man buy his television?A. He went to a

6、store.B. He bought it on the Internet.C. He ordered it over the telephone.11. When did the man get his television?A. On Monday.B. On Wednesday. C. On Thursday.12. What does the woman promise to do for the man?A. Send him a remote control.B. Change the TV set for him.C. Help him set up the television

7、.听第 9 段材料，回答第13 至 16 题。13. What does the man like doing?A. Going shopping. B. Playing sports. C. Watching football matches.14. What do teenagers in the man s country spend much money doing in general?A. Going out. B. Doing sports. C. Buying clothes.15. What is the man s favorite shop?A. A sports sho

8、p. B. A food shop. C. A music shop.16. What is the man s opinion about shopping in the area near his home?A. It s very expensiveB. . It s pretty good.C. It s quite boring.听第 10 段材料，回答第 17 至 20 题17. What was the weather like today?A. Sunny.B. Cloudy.C. Rainy.18. What will the highest temperature be o

9、n Tuesday?A. 26 degrees.B. 27 degrees. C. 30 degrees.19. What is expected on Wednesday?A. A heat wave.B. Showers.C. Thick fog.20. What day is probably suitable for camping?A. Thursday.B. Friday.C. Sunday.第二部分：阅读理解（共两节，满分35分）第一节（共10 个小题；每小题 2.5分，满分 25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

10、上 将该项涂黑。ADowney's mother spent one year studying abroad through an international exchange program with a French school. She often talked about how exciting and interesting the experience was. So, even before finishing high school, Downey had decided to follow suit one day.Downey began studying a

11、rchitecture at Lehigh University in Bethlehem, Pennsylvania in 2004. Near the end of her second year, she started to feel unhappy with her school and decided it was time to study abroad.U. S. colleges and universities commonly have joint programs with foreign schools that permit student exchanges. T

12、hese programs usually last half a school year or sometimes a whole school year. The classes students take abroad usually give them credits toward their degree. In a four-year degree program, the third year is the most common time for American college students to study abroad. Many students think the

13、y need a change before what is usually their final and most difficult year of study.Downey said her school did not want her to go at first. The architecture program at Lehigh was very intense, and her professors were worried she might miss learning important material. However, she was eventually abl

14、e to get special permission to study internationally for a whole year. During the fall term in 2006, she attended a Danish international school in Copenhagen, Denmark, explaining she did so because Danish architects are well known for their housing design.Young adult as she was, she had to deal with

15、 travel documents and many other issues （ 问题 ） on her own.Overcoming the language barrier is the biggest challenge of studying abroad. However, she had a lot of emotional （情 感的 ） and financial support from her family. She learned life lessons and made friendships and memories that havelasted to this

16、 day. She said,The more you're out of your comfort zone, the more rewarding the experience is in theend.1. What does Downey's mother mean to Downey?A. A friend.B. A dreamer.C. An example.D. An expert.2. What made Downey choose the Danish international school?A. The famous learned professors.

17、B. The casual learning environment.C. The impressive academic reputation.D. The favorable geographical location.3. What can we infer according to the last paragraph?A. It was not easy for Downey to study abroad.B. The comfortable life is likely to ruin the future lifeC. Downey was too young to take

18、care of herself.D. Downey's parents could hardly afford her education.When you start working on something but don't finish it, thoughts of the unfinished work continue to jump into your mind even when you've moved on to other things. Psychologists refer the phenomenon as the Zeigamik eff

19、ect. The effect was first observed by a Russian psychologist named Bluma Zeigamik. While sitting in a busy restaurant in Vienna, she noted the waiters had better memories of unpaid orders. Once the bill was paid, however, the waiters had difficulty remembering the exact details of the orders.In one

20、of her studies, participants were asked to complete simple tasks such as putting together puzzles, or solving math problems. Half of the participants were interrupted halfway through these tasks. After an hour -long delay, Zeigamik asked the participants to give an account of what they'd been wo

21、rking on. She discovered that those who had their work interrupted were twice as likely to remember what they had been doing as those who had actually completed the tasks.We can use this effect to our advantage. For example, if you're struggling to memorize something important, momentary interru

22、ptions might actually work to your advantage. Rather than simply remember the information over and over again, review it several times and then take a break. While you're focusing on other things, you'll find yourself mentally returning to the information you were studying.We often put off t

23、asks until the last moment, only completing them in a rush at the last possible moment. Unfortunately, this tendency can lead to heavy stress and even poor performance. One way to overcome this is to put the Zeigamik effect to work. Start by taking the first step, no matter how small. Once you have

24、begun but not finished your work, you'll find yourself thinking of the task until, at last, you finish it. You might not finish it all at once, but each small step you take puts you closer to your final goal.4. What does the Zeigamik effect refer to?A. Waiters tend to have good memories.B. Once

25、interrupted, one will forget things easily.C. Most people can't focus on one thing for a long time.D. People remember unfinished tasks better than completed ones.5. How should we study according to the Zeigamik effect?A. Repeat over and over again.B. Divide our study session.C. Focus on several

26、tasks at a time.D. Have enough rest before studying.6. What s the main idea of the last paragraph?A. How to get rid of heavy stress.B. Why we should set a final goal.C. How to break the habit of delaying work.D. Why we always complete tasks in a rush.CThe Kirtland ' s warber has required protect

27、ions since the foundation of Endangered Species Act （ESA）, but that ' s about to change. The Fish and Wildlife ServiceFWS） today announced it is removing the songbird from the endangered species list“The effort to recover the Kirtland's warbler is a successful example of how to save endanger

28、ed species, Margaret Everson, director of FWS." The Kirtland's warbler has responded well to active management over the halfcentury. " In 1971, the Kirtland' s warbler population declined to approximately 201 singing males and was restrictedto six counties. By 2015, the population

29、reached 2,383 singing males and had spread geographically. FWS noted the frequent and persistent singing of male warblers during the breeding season made counting possible.“The primary threats identified at listing and during development of the recovery plan have been managed, FWS. Modern wildfire s

30、uppression （扑灭）practices greatly altered the natural disturbance system, which enabled the growth of the jack pine forests favored by the species, FWS noted. Michigan state has replanted approximately 90,000 acres of Kirtland's warbler habitat over the past 30 years. Timber （木材）incomes offset th

31、e cost of replanting jack pine needed to support a survivable bird population.But while the bird is falling off the ESA list, officials note that it remains a-dependent species." " conservatiorConservation of the Kirtland's warbler will continue to require a harmonious approach for car

32、rying out future conservation work, like partnerships and sufficient funding, FWS stated. Under the Endangered Species Preservation Act of 1966, the Kirtland's warbler was federally listed as an endangered species in 1967.“This remarkable bird has a most impressive, exemplary success story that

33、illustrates effective conservation and cooperation at work, " added Heather Good, executive director of Michigan Audubon. Shawn Graff, vice president of American Bird Conservancy's Great Lakes program, pointed out the delisting（除名）is “ cause for celebration andproof that the Endangered Spec

34、ies Act works.”7. The passage is probably taken from.A. a science fictionB. a news reportC. a biographyD. a novel8. What does the underlined word“ offset " in paragraph 3 mean?B. Add to.A. Make up for.C. Fix.D. Estimate.9. Which of the following is NOT the reason for the recovery of Kirtland

35、9; s warbler?A. Ample funding.B. Cooperative work.C. The foundation of FWS.D. The control of wildfire.10. What can be concluded from the passage?A. The male Kirtland's warblers seldom sing in the breeding season.B. Heather Good was not very satisfied with the conservation work.C. The Kirtland

36、9;s warbler was listed as an endangered species only in one state.D. Margaret Everson thought highly of the conservation of the Kirtland's warbler.第二节（共5个小题；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。Interpersonal communication skills are those which you need every day in your life be

37、it in yprofessional life. They are some of the most important skills as large percentage of your personal life involves interacting with people. 11 Here are some tips to help you be an excellent interpersonal communicator:12 As the saying goes,'the first impression is the last impression' ,

38、hence you should be（comes to body language. It is said that a typical communication consists of more than 50% non -verbal communication, which includes body language. So if your body language is sending negative signals to the other person, the communication will probably break down in the process.T

39、hink before you speak. 13 That means you should try to connect with the feelings of the other person in order to show that you care about the conversation between the two of you.Listen well. The ability to listen to what a person is saying is a skill and you should focus on that while communicating

40、with others. If you have good listening skills you will be able to understand that person clearly and react in a positive manner. 14Be open to receiving feedback （反馈）.Sometimes it is good to step back to receive feedback.15 You should be able to open up to feedback from the other person and give hon

41、est feedback whenever you feel it is needed. A. Show positive body language.B. Communicate with others kindly.C. You should always be confident of what you are speaking.D. Communication is a two -way process and should remain like that.E. Interpersonal skills also play an important part in your care

42、er development.F. You should consider how your words affect the person before making any comments.G. It will also send a signal to the other person that you care about what he or she has to say.第三部分：语言运用（共两节，满分 45分）第一节：完形填空（共20个小题；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A、B、C和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

43、。I was out for my usual morning run and found myself in the late -summer heat, thirsty. If only I had takena 16 bottle. After I stopped under a bridge to shelter myself from the sun for a moment of 17 , I saw twoyoung, 18 men standing next to their sleeping bags. One smiled and gently 19 his hand as

44、 if he wereabout to say hello, but he didn' t say a word. He wasn ' t asking for 20. I smiled and raised my hand, tooAs I started back on my 21, I thought about how much we all 22 to connect with other people. Atthat moment, this homeless man seemed to want to connect with someone else 23 he

45、 wanted food or money.We have all had 24 of feeling separate and lonely. I once felt lonely being in a relationshipthat 25 an emotional connection. Feeling separated doesn' t have anything to do with beingalone, 26 is about the human desire to feel 27 by being seen and valued by another person.W

46、e all 28 from connection. That homeless man affected my day. After meeting him, I felt more gratefuland it made me 29 all that I have. He made me feel concerned for him. I had the choice to movetoward 30 or connection. Separation is looking at the homeless person and focusing on how 31 helooks. Conn

47、ection is understanding that he influenced my day by 32 to me. I can 33 times in my life when, like him, I was in a situation I had never expected. There have been times when I felt down, and times when I needed someone to 34 what he was doing and say hello to me.Pay attention today and notice wheth

48、er you tend to move toward separation or toward connection. If yourtendency is to spend time alone, 35 saying" yes " to invitations. Practice moving toward rather than awafrom people.16. A. wineB. waterC. glassD. metal17. A. peaceB. joyC.shadeD. breath18. A. handsomeB. homelessC. disabledD

49、. tall19. A. tookB. droppedC. crossedD. raised20. A. anythingB. nothingC. everythingD. all21. A. wanderingB. walkingC. runningD. hiking22. A. needB. haveC. tryD. seek23 A. other thanB. less thanC. rather thanD. better than24. A. expectationsB. purposesC. experiencesD. worries25. A. lackedB. containe

50、dC. enjoyedD. valued26. A. orB. andC. soD. but27. A. amazedB. connectedC. amusedD. entertained28. A. benefitB.recoverC. sufferD. come29. A. loseB. questionC. recognizeD. appreciate30. A. ignoranceB. separationC. depressionD. desperation31. A. kindB. neatC. unhappyD. unclean32. A. reaching outB. givi

51、ng inC. turningD. replying33. A. forget aboutB. keep up withC. reflect onD. return to34. A. continueB. accomplishC. handleD. stop35. A. keepB. practiceC. denyD. imagine非选择题第三部分：Hl (共两节，满分 45分)第二节(共|0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。The Palace Museum, long 36 (associate) with image

52、s of century-old buildings and relics, is now taking a37 (surprise) step into fashion: not high -end fashion, but the everyday kind. On Dec 9, the online store of thePalace Museum Cultural and Creative Store released a new product a lipstick collection in six colors,38attracted millions of page view

53、s a day."I find myself browsing this online store twice a day and I 39(definithave a good time doing so, as it' s quite relaxing. " a college girl said.The colors showcase classic Chinese beauty: Lang Yao glaze red, Bean paste red, Tourmaline purple,Rose-purple, Mermaid pink and Maple

54、red. They 40 (draw) from items in different shades of red worn by41 emperors ' concubines during the Qing dynasty (1644 -1911). The 42一 (inspire) for the lipstick packaging comes from the patterns of traditional Chinese porcelains and embroideries. It features red -crowned cranes,lingzhi mushroo

55、ms and butterflies, all 43 (do) in an elegant style, reported People' s Daily.“Rich 44 traditional Chinese cultural meanings, these lipsticks have attracted much attention ever since they hit store 45 (shelf).” a WeChat user surnamed Liu told Global Times."I think the lips high collection value as well.第四部分：写作（共两节，满分40 分）第一节：应用文写作（满分15 分）46.假定你是李华，的英国朋友Peter来信告知他上周通过了孔子学院（the Confucius Institute）的笔试，而且下周三要参加其面试，现