2019-2020高二英语期末质量测试题

1、2019-2020 学年第一学期期末质量检测试题 高二英语 试卷分第I卷（客观题）和第n卷（主观题）两部分。试卷共 8页，卷面满分135分。考试 用时 120 分钟。 第I卷（满分70分）第一部分阅读理解（共两节，共20 小题，满分40 分）第一节（共15 小题；每小题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、和D）中，选出最佳选项，并在答题卡 上将该项涂黑。（A）Before he sailed round the world alone, Francis Chichester had already surprised his friends several

2、times. He had tried to fly round the world but failed. That was in 1931.The years passed. He gave up flying and began sailing. He enjoyed it greatly. Chichester was already 58 years old when he won the first solo transatlantic sailing race. His old dream of going round the world came back, but this

3、time he would sail.His friends and doctors did not think he could do it, as he had lung cancer. But Chichester was determined to carry out his plan. In August 1966, at the age of nearly 65, an age when many men retire, he began the greatest voyage of his life.Chichester covered 14100 miles before st

4、opping in Sydney, Australia. This was more than twice the distance anyone had previously sailed alone. He arrived in Australia on 12 December, just 107 days out from England. He received a warm welcome from the Australians and from his family who had flown there to meet him. On shore, Chichester cou

5、ld not walk without help. Everybody said the same thing: he had done enough; he must not go any further. But he did not listen. After resting in Sydney for a few weeks, Chichester set off once more in spite of his friends' attempts to dissuade him. The second half of his voyage was by far the mo

6、re dangerous part, during which he sailed round the treacherous Cape Horn.After succeeding in sailing round Cape Horn, Chichester sent the following radio message to London: "I feel as if I had wakened from a nightmare. Wild horses could not drag me down to Cape Horn and that sinister Southern

7、Ocean again."Just before 9 o'clock on Sunday evening 28 May 1967, he arrived back in England, where a quarter of a million people were waiting to welcome him.Queen Elizabeth II knighted（ 授以爵位）him with the very sword that Queen Elizabeth I had used almost 400 years earlier to knight Sir Fran

8、cis Drake after he had sailed round the world for the first time.The whole voyage from England and back had covered 28,500 miles. It had taken him nine months, of which the sailing time was 226 days. He had done what he wanted to accomplish.1. What can we learn about Chichester?A. He failed the solo

9、 transatlantic sailing race in 1959.B. He was a brave and determined man.C. The second half of his voyage was not as dangerous as the first half.D. The radio message expressed his concern about the sailing.2. What did Queen Elizabeth II do after Chichester arrived back in England?A. She called on th

10、e English to learn form him.B. She was waiting to congratulate on his success in sailing.C. She thought poorly of his achievements.D. She knighted him for praising him.3. We can infer from the text that A. Anyone who had sailed alone traveled less than 7050miles before 1966B. Chichester sailed round

11、 the Atlantic in 1931C. Most of the English retire at the age of 65D. Chichester died of lung cancer in 1967 after he went back to England(B)British scientists have discovered the willow trees planted at an angle could increase sugars for biofuel production.Willow is a fast-growing species. It is al

12、ready used to produce fuels for the renewable heating and power market. In future it could also help to produce biofuel to power vehicles. It has been known that when willows growing in the wild are blown sideways, they tend to produce more sugars. But for a while it has not been known why this happ

13、ens.Researchers at Imperial College London, led by Dr Nicholas Brereton and Dr Michael Ray of the Department of Life Sciences, have now solved the mystery. When the tree is blown sideways, its genes (基因) produce large numbers of sugar molecules ( 分子 ) to straighten the tree upwards.“ This is an impo

14、rtant breakthrough. Our study now shows that natural genetic changes are related to these differences. And this could well be the key to unlocking the future for green energy from willow, ” said Dr Brereton.The research was carried out under lab conditions. The willows were grown at an angle of 45 d

15、egrees. They were compared to willows which grow naturally straight upwards. The team then looked for the same effect among the willows growing on the Isle of Orkney where strong winds cause the trees to bend at extreme angles. They discovered that the Orkney trees produce five times the amount of s

16、ugars found in willows grown in sheltered conditions.Willow is widely planted across the UK. The results show that biofuel crops such as willows could be grown in climatically changeable conditions where chances of growing food crops are limited. The study is published in Biotechnology for Biofuels.

17、4. What may happen when willows are planted in strong winds?A. They stop growing. B. Few sugars are produced.C. They try to grow sideways. D. Changes in genes take place.5. The Orkney willows .A. are unusually rich in sugars B. grow naturally straight upwardC. look taller than ordinary willows D. ar

18、e stronger than those growing in labs6. Farmers living in changeable climate .A. use biofuel for heating and power B. are encouraged to grow biofuel cropsC. can plant different kinds of food crops D. should make their willows grow straight7. Where does this passage most probably come from?A. A perso

19、nal diary. B. A travel magazine.C. A scientific journal. D. A newspaper advertisement.(C)Have you ever run into a careless cell phone user on the street? Perhaps they were busy talking, texting or checking updates on We Chat without looking at what was going on around them. As the number of this new

20、 “ species” of human has kept rising, they have been given a new name phubbers (低头族).Recently, a cartoon created by students from China Central Academy of Fine Arts put this groupof people under the spotlight. In the short film, phubbers with various social identities bury themselves in their phones

21、. a doctor plays with his cell phone while letting his patient die, a pretty woman takes selfe in front of a car accident site, and a father loses his child without knowing about it while using his mobile phone, a chain of similar events eventually leads to a series of destruction.Although the endin

22、g sounds overstated, the damage phubbing can bring is real.Your health is the first to bear the consequence ( 后果 ) of it. “ Constantly bending your head to check your cell phone could damage your neck,” Guangming Daily quoted doctors as saying. “ The neck is like a rope that breaks after long-term s

23、tretching. ” Also, staring at cell phones for long periods of time will damage your eyesight gradually, according to the report.But that s not all. Being a phubber could also damage your social skills and drive you away from your friends and family. At reunions with family or friends, many people te

24、nd to stick to their cell phones while others are chatting happily with each other and this creates a strange atmosphere, Qilu Evening News reported.It can also cost you your life. There have been lots of reports on phubbers who fell to their death, suffered accidents, and were robbed of their cell

25、phones in broad daylight.8. For what purpose does the author give the example of a cartoon in Para. 2?A. To advertise the cartoon made by students.B. To inform people of the bad effects of phubbing.C. To show the world will finally be destroyed by phubbers.D. To warn doctors against using cell phone

26、s while treating patients.9. Which of the following is NOT a risk a phubber may take?A. His social skills could be affected.B. He will cause a lot of destruction.C. His neck and eyesight will be gradually harmed.D. He might get separated from his friends and family.10. Which of the following may be

27、the author s attitude towards phubbing?A. Opposed.B. Supportive.C. Objective.D. Optimistic.11. What will the passage most probably talk about next?A. Consequences of phubbing. B. People addicted to phubbing.C. Advice on how to use a cell phone. D. Measures to reduce the risks of phubbing(D)The China

28、 National Opera (CNO) will give a concert to celebrate its 50th birthday.Different generations of CNO vocalists, like Li Guangxi, Yao Hong and Ma Mei, will present the concert which will feature both songs from famous Chinese operas like "The White-haired Girl" and "The Hundredth Brid

29、e", as well as, arias of such Western opera classics as" Madame Butterfly" ， " La Traviata" and "Rigoletto".Time/ date: 7:30 p.m., September 7th, 8thLocation: Tianqiao TheatreTel: 6551-4787, 8315-6170Tickets: 60-500 yuan (U.S. $7.2- 60.2)Folk musicA concert will be

30、 held to feature some recently composed traditional Chinese music works. The concert, given by the Folk Orchestra of the China Opera and Ballet Theatre, will include such pieces as "Memory of Childhood", "Memorial Ceremony for God" and "Wine Song".Time/date: 7:30 p.m.,

31、September 13thLocation: Concert hall at the National Library of ChinaTel: 6848 -5462, 6841-9220Tickets: 30-200 yuan (U.S. $3.6-24.1)Moon musicA concert of traditional Chinese music will be given on the eve of the Moon Festival which falls on September 21st this year. The concert will feature a numbe

32、r of famous pieces centred on the theme of the moon, such as "Moonlight", "Spring night on a Moonlit River" and "Lofty Mountain and Flowing River."A number of established traditional Chinese music performers like Zhou Yaokun and Fan Weiqing, will play solos as well as c

33、ollaborate with the folk music orchestra.Time / date: 7:30 p.m., September 21stLocation: Grand Theatre of the Cultural Palace of NationalitiesTel: 6606-8888, 6606-9999Tickets: 40-240 yuan (U.S. $4.8-27)12. If you want to buy tickets for listening to the music "Memory of Childhood", you wil

34、l dialA. 6551-4787 B. 6848-5462C. 8315-6170 D. 6606-999913. Which statement is right according to the passage?A. Li Guangxi, Yao Hong and Ma Mei stand for the same generation of CNO vocalists.B. "Rigoletto" is a famous piece on the theme of the moon.C. "Lofty Mountain and Flowing Rive

35、r" is a traditional Chinese music.D. Zhou Yaokun will play solos and Fan Weiqing will collaborate with the folk music orchestra.14. "Madame Butterfly" is .A. a Chinese opera B. a Western operaC. a piece of music D. a song15. In which column of a newspaper will the article be published

36、?A. Entertainment. B. People.C. Culture.D. Sports.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7 个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。Social PhobiaIt is natural to feel nervous, or shy in front of others at times. Most people manage to get through these moments when they need to. _16_ It s probably more than shynes

37、s. It may build up into a powerful fear. As a result, people feel uncomfortable participating in everyday social activities. This is called social phobia (also called social anxiety)._17_ It prevents them from chatting with friends in the lunch time, joining an after-school club, or going to a party

38、. Sometimes, they even feel too nervous to ask a question in class or go to a teacher for help. Social phobia not only prevents people from trying new things. It also prevents them from making the normal, everyday mistakes that may help people improve their skills even further.It is really sad, isn

39、t it? But the good news is that people with social phobia can learn to manage fear, develop confidence and communicating skills and stop avoiding things that make them nervous. Of course it s not always easy. Dealing with social phobia takes the willingness patience and courage to face fears. _18_.T

40、herapists （治疗师 ） can help people create a plan for facing social fears and build the skills and confidence to overcome it. And family or friends are especially important for them. _19_They can encourage them to pick a small goal to aim for, remind them to go for it, and be there when they might feel

41、 discouraged.Little by little, someone who decides to deal with extreme shyness can learn to be more comfortable. _20_ As shyness and fears begin to melt, confidence and positive feelings build. Pretty soon, the person is thinking less about what might feel uncomfortable and more about what might be

42、 fun.A. Friends can overcome their fears easily.B. But for someone, the anxiety can be extreme.C. They are not able to make eye contact with classmates.D. Social phobia makes people lonely or disappointed over missed opportunities.E. Each small step forward helps build enough confidence to take the

43、next small step.F. It also takes an action to go forward rather than back away when feeling shy.G. The support from those key people helps them gather the courage to try something new. 第二部分：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。Two br

44、others, Ruby and Harry lived in Spain. They _21_ for years to buy their mom a very special Christmas present this year: a BWM 3 Series.“ Showing _22_ to our beautiful Mum who s worked so hard to _23_ us everything in life,” Ruby, 30, told the media. “ Compared to the _24_ she has made for us over th

45、e years, this is nothing. ” He said the _25_ had been in the works for years.“ My mother wanted a BMW ten years ago, which we never _26_, ” he said. “ We said that one day we would get her one and we _27_ a little each week knowing one day we would be able to get her _28_ car. ”Ruby and his brother

46、Harry saved for about five years _29_ they bought the car. Their mother appears 30, saying “ no” over and over again as the two brothers 31her to the garage to have a look at a silver BMW.“ She was just very surprised and couldn t 32it, ” he said. “ We were sure she33loved it. ”They gave her the car

47、 as an early Christmas gift, but also as a 34to say thank you. It will35their mom s current one.“ She 36us two brothers and worked two jobs for most of her life to 37us inschool and give us everything we 38, ” Ruby said. “ We watched her go from her39job on Friday, get changed and 40the weekend at a

48、 restaurant. ”He added, “ Maternal love is the most selfless love under the sun and we just thought it would be nice to show how grateful we are for everything and remind ourselves that thankfulness is a virtue. ”21. A. waited B. traded C. saved D. desired22. A. concern B. appreciation C. respect D.

49、 understanding23. A. instruct B. tell C. promise. D. offer24. A. efforts B. progress C. opportunity D. atmosphere25. A. contribution B. achievement C. surprise D. passion26. A. minded B. forgot C. abandoned D. witnessed27. A. made up B. paid off C. worked out D. put away28. A. dream B. previous C. f

50、ixed D. repaired29. A. since B. until C. after D. before30. A. confused B. satisfied C. shocked D. disappointed31. A. called B. walked C. attracted D. drove32. A. believe B. reject C. afford D. accept33. A. gradually B. unconditionally C. eventually D. absolutely34. A. model B. result C. symbol D. s

51、ignal35. A. replace B. change C. block D. match36. A. brought up B. depended on C. took in D. gave out37. A. leave B. keep C. allow D. teach38. A. knew B. owned C. listed D. needed39. A. well-paid B. smartly-dressed C. full-time D. long-sought40. A. work B. enjoy C. arrange D. expect 第n卷（满分65分）注意：请将

52、答案写在答题卡上。写在本试卷上无效。第二节（共10 小题；每小题15 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 story goes _41_ two friends are walking through the desert. During some point of the journey they have _42_ argument, and one friend beats the other one in the face.The one is hurt, but _43_ saying anything, he writ

53、es in the sand:“ Today my best friendbeats me in the face. ”They keep on walking _44_ they find an oasis （ 绿洲 ） and they decide to take a bath. The one who_45_ （beat） gets stuck in the mire （ 泥潭 ） and starts to sink, but _46_ （fortune） the friend saves him.After he recovers from the near _47_ （drown

54、）, he writes on a stone: “ Today my best friend saves my life.”His friend asks him, “ When I hurt you, you wrote in the sand, but now you write on a stone. Why?”He _48_ （reply）: “ When someone hurts us, we should write it down in the sand, the winds of _49_ （forgive） can rub it away. But when someon

55、e does something good to us, we must carve _50_ on a stone, therefore, no wind can ever erase it. ”Learn to write your hurts in the sand and to engrave your benefits on the stone.第三部分写作（共三节，满分50 分）第一节完成句子（共15 小题，每小题1 分，满分15 分）请根据句子的意思和汉语提示完成下列句子，每空只填一个单词。51. The greatest historical treasure of all i

56、s London with its museums, art （收藏品 ）,theatres, parks and buildings.52. George s calmness and wisdom made a very good （印象 ）on us, so we chose him asour group leader.53. She went to Oxford University for her further education. （ 同时 ）, most of her friendsgot well-paid jobs.54. “ Please keep me well （通

57、知 ） of what happens, ” he said before he hung off.55. She was quite all right except for some minor （ 外伤 ） to her face.56. There are all kinds of English （ 诗歌 ）, of which nursery rhymes are the most popular.57. It was （典型的of her to forget.58. The specialists and _（学者）present at the meeting come from

58、 all corners of the country.1.1 If it doesn ' t fit, take it back and the store will （交换,调换）it.60. I was （感到惭愧的）of having lied to my teacher.61. Smoking is （ 禁止 ） in the office.62. The plan received （普遍的）support throughout the country.63. There have been a few （分歧 ）between the two parties.64. They （ 委派 ） a new head teacher at the school last week.65. The factory has a lot of modern （设备）.第二节 .句子翻译（共5 小题，每小题2 分，满分10分） 。66. 除了作为有趣而且有益的运动外，游泳还是一项很有用的技能。