2020-11月-海淀区高二英语期中考试试题

1、文档收集于互联网，已重新整理排版.word版本可编辑.欢迎下载支持.1文档来源为:从网络收集整理.word版本可编例.海淀区高二年级第一学期期中练习2017.11学校 班级 姓名 成绩第一部分：听力理解（共三节，15分）第一节（共4小题；每小题1分，共4分）听下而4段对话，从每题A、B、C三个选项中，选出能回答问题的最佳选项。每段对话你将听一遍。1. What subject does the man like best?A. Biology.B. History.2. Who's on duty today?A.Tom.B. Jack.3. When did the exhibiti

2、on close?C. Geography.C. Gavin.A. On Monday.B. On Wednesday.4. What do the girls parents do?A. Singers.B. Teachers.第二节（共7小题；每小题1分，共7分）C. On Friday.C. Doctors.听下而3段对话，从各题A、B、C三个选项中，选出能回答问题的最佳选项。每段对 话你将听两遍.听第5段材料，回答第5至6题，5. What is the man watching?A.Sports.B. The news.6. What are still needed in Sich

3、uan?C. Movies.A. Tents.B. Quilts.听第6段材料，回答第7至8题。7. Why did the man go to England?A. To travel.B. To study.8. What does the man like about Thailand?C. Flash lights.C. To work.A. People.B. Food.C. Weather.听第7段材料，回答第9至11题。9. What is the relationship between the man and the woman?A. Guest and receptioni

4、st. B. Customer and shopkeeper. C. Passenger and driver.10. Why does the man decide not to go to Newton this time?A. Because it isn't close to Norwalk.B. Because the road is in bad conditions.C. Because he has no friends living there.11. Why did the woman reconunend visiting Westfield? A. It has

5、 lots of modern houses.Patient Infonnation FormNameAndrew12Age46B. It has beautiful tree-lined streets.C. It has a wonderful little museum.第三节（共4小题；每小题1分，共4分）听下而一段对话，根据题目要求在相应题号后的横线上写下关键信息，每空只填一词。 这段对话你将听两遍。Occupation13Symptoms(症状)14. no appetite, some pain in heartAllergic to15第二部分：阅读理解（共两节，35分）第一节

6、（共10小题：每小题2分，共20分）阅读下列短文，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。AThe Best Time to Visit These Pricey DestinationsIf you're going to shell out on a 'vacation, tlieii you might as well do it right. With that in mind, we've asked a few experts for tips on when to visit some of the most expe

7、nsive places across the globe. Heres what tliey had to say.BotswanaHotels in Botswana are second only to Dubai in terms of average cost per person, per night, at around $257, To make the most of your time there, consider an autumn visit, suggests Sarah Faith of Responsible Travel. tfcThe heat peaks

8、in Octoberthis is the best time to go and see wild animals as they gather around in the Okavango Delta”, says Faitli. While wildlife Hewing is mcredible in Botswana, there's much to enjoy away from the wilderness, too ”New York CityNew York is the second-most expensive holiday destination overal

9、l and the most expensive place to dine out, with an average meal for two costing around $67, Garrett, the CEO of Discover New York, suggests, 'October and June have gorgeous weather so outdoor activities are a good choice, with sailing, in-depth neighborhood walks and biking." For great val

10、ue, she advises traveling in January and Febniary. when the city offers tons of indoor activities, from art galleries and Broadway shows to indoor sports events and thousands of dining options.SydneyWith its incredible surfing beaches, dining scene and friendly locals, Sydney is always a favorite of

11、 travelers. It's also expensive. Generally, the shoulder seasons (fall and spring in the U.S.) have the most comfortable weather and fewer crowds than the December-to-Fcbniary high season. But some months have particular appeal, according to Stuart Rigg, Australian travel specialist for Southern

12、 Crossings. April, for example, falls into the low season, which means you,ll find hotel deals along with weather that's typically “very pleasant/' Rigg says. "Sydney also has some great events during this low season period J he adds.LondonPetiilia Melideo, who runs Context's London

13、 walking tours, advises bookmg well in advance for lower hotel rates, and suggests a wintry visit. "November is a great time for London. The weather is still tolerable-and if it gets too chilly, tliere are plenty of cozy pubs to pop into,“ she says. Other good times to visit include June, which

14、 means fewer tourists.16. According to the passage, October is the best time to travel to.A. New York and BotswanaB. London and SydneyC. New York and LondonD. Sydney and Botswana17. Visitors to Sydney.A. may find cheap hotels in the shoulder seasonsB. can enjoy wonderful beaches and dining sceneC. w

15、ill experience the most comfortable weather in DecemberD. should avoid the low season because of the unpleasant weather18. Which is the desirable month if you'd like to visit London without too many crowds?A. April.B. June.C. November. D. December.BA Blessed TeacherI remembered Ricky came back t

16、o see me ten years after he was in my class. He told me how I had inadvertently(不经意地)changed his life.Ricky often gazed out the window during one of my ninth-grade history classes early in my teaching career. He was quiet, and his good grades and mild manner were why I did not move him away from the

17、 seat by the window.One day, I leaned over his shoulder and quietly asked, "What are you looking at? You gaze out of this window during every class. ”He said. "I am looking at the band.”According to Ricky, I said, “If you like the band so much that you have to look at them during this clas

18、s every day, I want you to go down to Mr. Overby (the band teacher) and tell him that I sent you. Tell him that you want to be in the band. Now turn around and finish working before the bell rings.MThe next day Ricky went to Mr. Overby and told him I had sent him and he wanted to be in the band. He

19、added that he did not know how to play any instalment.When Ricky visited me ten years later, he thanked me for telling him to go to Mr. Overby because he fell in love with music and discovered his musical talent that had not been tapped. His musical talent resulted in him getting a scholarship to co

20、llege and earning a degree that now allowed him to provide for his family. Most of all, music had brought great pleasure and satisfaction to his life.After Ricky thanked me, I pointed out that he did all of the hard work it took to become the wonderfully talented person that he was. I did not make h

21、im walk downstairs to join the band, practice his instrument, and get the good grades that led to his college scholarship.Ricky responded that I could have yelled at him for looking out the window. Instead, I gave him an alternative that changed his whole life.After he left, I thought about his word

22、s. I realized that I was teaching children with every word I said, every action I took, and with every decision I made. Ricky's story raised my teachmg bar. Most of all. I have never forgotten the lesson Ricky taught me, a blessed teacher.19. Which of the following words can best describe the au

23、thor?A. Curious and helpful.B. Independent and creative.C. Tolerant and responsible.D.Courageous and professional.20. What did the author do when he found Ricky gazed out?A. He yelled at Ricky.B.He moved him away from theseat.C. He took Ricky to Mr. Overby.D. He asked Ricky to finish workingfirst.21

24、. Ricky thanked his teacher because his teacher.A. encouraged him a lotD. taught him to practice the instrumentC. discovered his musical talent B. made a difference in his lifeCGlobal GDP in 2030 will be 14% higher as a result of AI(Artificial Intelligence), thanks to improving labor productivity an

25、d increasing consumer demand, says a report.The report could increase the enthusiasm of economic policymakers and the public, and show die power of technology in changing not only people s daily lives, but also economic activities. However, history tells us that, while technological advancements hav

26、e brought us benefits, they have also led to great social disorders, by changing the production and labor structures, and forcing many workers to either adapt to the changes or lose their jobs. In the 18th century, for instance, skilled workers rose up to resist the Industrial Revolution, destroying

27、 machinery in the early 19th century. We may not sec similar protests today, but history should serve as a warning against the application of AI technology.While we may gain a lot of benefits from AL we must work out plans to reduce its negative effect on society, especially for workers. AI can rais

28、e productivity and expand GDP. but it can also make non-adaptive workers jobless. In India, some technology personnel have already felt the negative effect of information technology. As technology industries across the world seek increasing support from automation （自动操作）,robotics and big data analys

29、is, some technology workers have already lost their jobs.In their 2013 research study, Michael Osborne and Carl Frey from Oxford University estimated 47% of the jobs in the United States are 'at risk" of bemg automated in the next 20 years. They said jobs in transportation and office and ad

30、ministrative support are at high risk of being automated. And Kaifu Lee recently said that robots could take away about 50% of all jobs from humans in the next decade.Those estimates may sound sensational and the impact of technological advancements may not be that serious, as they will also create

31、jobs in new industries. However, policymakers should consider how to better embrace the technological wave to bring benefits while taking action to minimize its negative effects. The government therefore needs to work together with business leaders and social organizations, to promote training progr

32、ams for potentially helpless workers, in order to make them more capable of adapting to the stnictural changes in industries and job markets in the future.22. Paragraph 2 mainly wants to tell us that technological advancements have.A. brought us a lot of benefitsB. improved our daily livesC. caused

33、some social problemsD. led to great unemployment23. We can learn from the passage that.A. the government should discover people s potentialsB. technology workers are more likely to survive AI technologyC. we should take action to meet the challenge of the AI technologyD. most workers are willing to

34、accept the changes brought by AI technology24. The underlined word "sensational" in the last paragraph probably means.A. shocking B. powerful C. inspiring D. wonderful25. The passage is intended to.A. warn us against the negative effects of AI technologyB. present the good and bad effects

35、of AI technologyC. inform us of the development of AI technologyD. arouse people s enthusiasm for AI teclmology第二节（共10小题；每小题1.5分，共15分）Read the following passage and then answer the questions.When tluiiking back to an expenence that has afiected me the most, I can't help but recall the first time

36、 I performed for a crowd with my band.As I stood in the dark, in front of 300 people, my head began to pound and my eyes began to hurt from straining to see the faces before me. No matter how many times I wiped off my hands, they were covered with sweat, making them fumble across the strings of my g

37、uitar. Then, in a flash, the spotlights were turned on and the crowd yelled. My heart raced and I knew that the night of my first concert would be exciting and memorable.The concert was held annually at Frank's school. Being the largest activity for the students in the spring, we were told to ex

38、pect the whole school to come to see us play. That fact went over and over in my mind. True, I had played in the school band in concerts for many people, but that was with a large group and I had sat in the back. Here it was just the three of us, all up front. I had had different visions of what per

39、forming would be like, but what ended up happening was a pleasant surprise.During the first song, the crowd stood in a mixed state of confusion and excitement. I could see nothing but their dark shapes, some swaying to the beat of the bass drum, othersstanding still, examining our every move. The so

40、ng ended with hesitant applause.Glancing at Frank, the guitarist and singer I read a message in his eyes. MI don't think they like us.H His look pierced through my heart and I almost left the stage, yet kept going anyway. The second and third songs went the same way with the crowd looking at us

41、like monkeys in a zoo. But then the magic started.Our fourth song we had was written for the occasion and it was as if it were the beginning of a trip that we would take with the crowd of onlookers. The funk bass and driving drums seemed to pick these people up like puppets and do with them what the

42、y pleased. The crowd danced and jumped and clapped, in and out of beat. Our music was giving these people a reason to lose their inhibitions and for a short time, enjoy themselves. By the end of the second to last song the crowd was at our mercy. Finally creating a situation that I had only dreamed

43、of. during the last song the crowd began to sing the words. But it was not just any song, it was a song we had written. This sent my heart racing and I couldift help smiling and even laughing. The song ended and an echoing roar came over the crowd.The concert was to me part of a childhood dream. My

44、friends and I were responsible for giving 300 people a good time for an evening. They sang my words and they hummed my tune, and all helped to make the dream come true. That night back in my room, I sat up all night. I saw the bodies dancing in front of me and heard their screams. Even though I may

45、perform in college and in the future, this feeling is one I may never feel again.Questions 26 to 30. Judge if the fallowing statements agree with the information giue” in the passage. Choose A for TRUE if the statements agree with it; choose B for FALSE if the statements don y agree with it; choose

46、C far NOT GIVEN if the infonnation the statements curry is not mentioned anywhere in the passage.26. The three of us usually sat up front in the school band.27. In the beginning, the audience was not fully absorbed in the performance.28. The song written for the concert aroused the audience exciteme

47、nt.29. When the fourth song started, the audience began to sing along.30. In the end, the performers played more songs at the request of the audience.C.running quicklyD.move awkwardlyE.strugglingF.senseA. search carefullyB. shynessG. stretchingbeating fastQuestions 31 to 34. Match the following word

48、s with their meanings in the passage. Note that there are four choices more than you need.31. straining32. fumble33. inhibitions34. racineQuestion 35. Choose the best ans35. What is the best title for the piA. My Valuable Experience.C. My Childhood Dream. H. 第三部分；知识运用（共三节:"加第一节单项填空（共10小题；每小题1分，

49、共10分）从每题所给的A、B、C、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。36. The teacher often advises him rather than speak, learning as much as possible.A. to listenB. listenC. listeningD. listened37. - It was a relief when the kids were found.-Yeah. Their parents have been very worried while they were lost.A. needB.

50、shouldC. mustD. might38. The reporter asked Wang, the famous astronaut,he had achieved success.A. whatB. thatC. whichD. how39. I wonder how the girl got lost.-She may have been separated from the other students and have heard anyone whenthe thunder started.A. mustn'tB. needn'tC. couldn't

51、D. shouldn't40. When Jane realized how Hide she was to Jenny, she was filled with and apologizedseveral times.A. anxietyB. angerC. surpriseD. shame41. that the new couple led a satisfying life, all their relatives were relaxed.A. To knowB. KnowingC. KnownD. Know42. by his academic research. Prof

52、essor Salovey suggests that EQ might matter more than IQ in one s fimire success.A. SupportedB. Supporting C. Having supported D. Being supported43. You will be able to produce high quality reports you are committed and never give up.A. as thoughB. even if C. as long asD. in case44. If he a Doctor&#

53、39;s degree, he would not have been accepted by this well-known company last year.A. couldn't getB. wouldn't get C. didn't getD. hadn't got45. At work, it is IQ that gets you but it is EQ that gets you.A. hiring, promotedB. hired, promotedC. hired, promotingD. hiring, promoting第二节完形填

54、空（共20小题；每小题1分，共20分）阅读下面一篇短文，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°Challenges of my LifeMany high school students tend to follow the crowd and not to do what they believe to be the right thing. I was one of them. It took me two years of high school to realize that I was capable of standin

55、g on my own two feet and taking up the _46_ of wrestling, which has had a long history in my _47_.The tipping point（临界点）for me was the constant urging of my family to _48_. I can remember my grandpa telling me the story of _49_ he won his championship match and the _50_ he had when they announced hi

56、s name as New York State Champion. I never could have _51 that feeling till the night I won my first match. The one thing that scared me away from this sport was the _52_ which was a tight fitting singlet that exposed my entire body. I also never realized the 53_ demand that wrestling took-the long

57、hours of learning new moves and lifting weights. And the mental _54_ for this sport is overwhelming, too. Also. I had to learn to _55_ my time between school, home, work, family, and friends.Wrestling is more of an individual sport but it also _56_ the help and support of a team to be successful. Tl

58、ie coaches taught us to _57_ ourselves and also the opponents that we face on the mat. _58_ a team at Christmas, we were able to bring toys to Upstate Hospital cancer unit for the _59_ children who were facing a major illness and could not be home for the holidays with their families. This taught me a valuable _ 60_ not to be afraid of tho