2019-2020学年山东省青岛市黄岛区高二(上)期中英语试卷

1、2019-2020学年山东省青岛市黄岛区高二（上）期中英语试卷一、阅读理解(本大题共15 小题，共37.5分)AManny Abreu practices Benjamin Franklin's famous saying ， "If you want something done ， ask a busy person "Throughout his four years at Kellenberg Memorial High School in the US ， Abreu made community service an important part of

2、his life "I don't know where he finds the time to do everything ， " said Erin Ronan ， Abreu's math teacher"He's truly a class act "As an honors student， Abreu ，18， took part in different voluntary activities after school ，during weekends and summer holidays These incl

3、uded helping staff at the public library ， doing landscape work at Kellenberg ， and serving customers at a local restaurantBut faced with a limited number of hours in a day ， Abreu left his library job last summer to start working as an emergency medical technician - a role that fits his passion for

4、 making a difference in other people's lives "My appreciation for service has guided me into giving back ， " said Abreu， who is setting his sights on becoming a doctor "It's such a rewarding feeling to help someone "During his three years at high school， Abreu devoted bet

5、ween 40 and 50 hours of his time each year to volunteer work - more than double the school's annual requirement of 20 hours For all his hard work ， Abreu was welcomed into a leadership club that organizes fellow students' volunteer activities St Martin de Porres Marianist School ( Kellenberg

6、's sister school) also benefited from Abreu's devotion Through his school's Smart Club program ， he voluntarily provided homework help and played games with the junior high school students Abreu thanked his parents for inspiring him to do the right thing ， saying they are "the most

7、selfless people I know " He remembered when he was about 6 years old， his mother invited a disadvantaged neighborhood boy to have dinner Upon observing the boy's happiness， Abreu came away with a sense of how he wanted to live his own life - "I won't focus on my own desires I'l

8、l help as many people as I can， " he said1. What did Erin Ronan really mean by his words in paragraph 3 ？A. Abreu should focus his time on his study B. Abreu is a very excellent student C. Abreu often likes to show off in his class D. Abreu has lost interest in his study to make community servi

9、ce 2. Why did Abreu work as a medical technician ？A. Because he loved being praised by other peopleB. Because he didn't have time to do any other job C. Because he desired to improve the lives of others D. Because he hoped to try different types of jobs 3. What did Abreu get from his hard work ？

10、A. It gave him a sense of self-worth by helping others B. It made his family famous around the neighborhood C. It gave him a chance to attend medical school for free .D. It made him a leader among his fellow school students .All eyes were on Jack Ma . The chairman of Alibaba Group Holding Ltd steppe

11、d down on Teachers' Day from leading the e-commerce giant he founded 20 years ago ."I still have lots of dreams to go after , " Ma wrote in an open letter last year to announce his parting , "The world is big , and I am still young , so I want to try new things ." The 55-year

12、-old businessman showed that he was ready for new things by arriving at his farewell party （欢送会） dressed up like a rock star.In fact, his rags-to-riches story is a good example of doing something different . Visiting the United States in 1995 , Ma saw the internet and had the idea of setting up his

13、own trading website. In 1999 , he founded Alibaba with a group of friends in a shared apartment , struggling for years to get it off the ground . With all the challenges , the company slowly brought e-commerce to China .Although his success has influenced a number of Chinese tech businessmen, Ma poi

14、nted out that the key is having a dreami. "It's the dreams that keep us never afraid of setbacks （挫折）, "Ma said in a video posted on Sept 9 .Now the experienced businessman is looking to focus on education . What can he offer ? "I'm not gonna teach English ； I'm not gonna

15、teach business. But I'm gonna teach young people how to face challenges , " he told Bloomberg News .Skilled sailors were never made on calm waters. As Ma said , "Today is cruel. Tomorrow is crueler. But the day after tomorrow is beautiful ."4. What can we learn from Paragraph 4 ?

16、A. Ma had enough money to start Alibaba .B. Ma is forward-looking and determined .C. Going abroad is important to start one's business .D. The idea of setting up trading website was very popular from the beginning .5. What's the most important for his success according to Ma ? A. Experiences

17、. B. Dreams.C. Education. D. Challenges.6. What does the underlined sentence in the last paragraph imply ? A. Practice makes perfect.B. Confidence is the key to success.C. Good conditions help people grow and learn .D. Challenges allow us to develop new abilities .7. What's the best title of the

18、 passage? A. Leaving to pursue his new dreamsB. Ma's retirement from Alibaba B . Great achievements of Ma D. Returning to English teachingA rainy day can be a chance to recharge . While you relaxed on the sofa with a movie , the raindrops falling on your windows might one day provide the power f

19、or your TV . This is the idea behind an invention that harvests energy from water .The technology is based on the triboelectric （摩擦电的） effect. An engineer at the University of Hawaii , David Ma knew that it's possible to generate electricity by rubbing two things together. So, he thought, "

20、Why don't we use water ?"A drop of water sliding across a surface coated with two different materials would generate enough friction（摩擦）to create an electrical charge. By placing metal wires that the dropof water touched as it_moved , it should be possible to harvest electricity , he reason

21、ed. It worked . In fact, the researchers lit up 15 LED bulbs with a single moving water drop . This is not the first time that scientists have got electricity from water-generated friction . Earlier experiments , though, harvested the charge produced in a surface by a sliding drop of water . There,

22、the surface had acted as an electrode （电极）. This is different . The energy of friction is being harvested from the water itself ."It turns out, " Ma says, "the charge in the water drop is much more than the charge produced in the other electrode. " In fact, his team's model g

23、enerated almost 100 times more power than previous experiments from a single drop of water ."The technology could someday power phones , sensors or other small electronics , " says Christopher Oshman , an engineer at the Colorado School of Mines , "This work is a step toward harvestin

24、g the energy of moving objects all around us , including ourselves , to power the electronic devices we use every day, " he says.Ma has shown that the technology can work in a lab , Oshman says. Next, the Colorado researcher would like to see it tried on a larger scale , such as on an umbrella.

25、8. How does the author introduce the topic of the text ? A. By telling a story.B.By raising a question.C. By giving an example .D.Byimagining a situation .9. What does the underlined word "it" in Paragraph 3 refer to ? A. The wire .B.Thedrop of water .C. The surface.D.Theelectricity .10. W

26、hat is unique about Ma's technique compared with earlier experiments ? A. The water itself acts as an electrode .B. It is based on the triboelectric effect .C. It produces electricity from water-made friction .D. It uses a surface covered with two different materials .11. What does Oshman say ab

27、out Ma's technology ? A. It has a promising future .B. It will do well on an umbrella .C. It works well in the real world .D. It will replace batteries someday .DDreaming of summer picnics filled with family and fun ? We've come up with 4 of the top picnic areas across the US.Cumberland Isla

28、nds , GeorgiaJust a few hours south of Savannah, this national seashore is a wonderful picnic place . It's an unspoiled place in the Deep South with over 50 miles of hiking trails （小径）. Covered in Spanish moss, the trails are lined with trees and since it's still a rural area, the stars line

29、 up for a grand show at night and create the perfect evening starlit picnic opportunity . Grant Park, ChicagoIf you are looking for delicious food in Chicago , go for a taste of a 20-day, lake-front , foodie festival that happens in October each year. Grab a spot near the fountain to enjoy your picn

30、ic, appreciate the city scenery and lake views and relax with family and friends . If you are there on July 4th , be sure to plan the day to include the fireworks display at the Navy Pier . Cranberry Islands , MaineHere, you'll enjoy natural picnics with island views . The islands are a delightf

31、ul group of islands about 20 minutes offshore from Acadia National Park . You can visit the islands by private boat or ferry service . Bring a picnic basket along for the ride as it's a romantic picnic area to take your special someone or go for a family outing to visit the islands .Big Sur, Cal

32、iforniaThe Point Lobos State Reserve is a small gem Besides the coastal wildlife there are rare plant communities , and unique geological formations . It's good to have a picnic there . We recommend bringing a telescope, because much of the wildlife can be seen only at a distance 12. Why does th

33、e writer advise us going to Cumberland Islands ? A. Because they are just next to Savannah.B. Because they keep their original ecology (生态).C. Because they are almost covered in Spanish moss.D. Because they have a grand show every night.13. Where can you enjoy observing wildlife with a telescope ? A

34、. At the Navy Pier .B. In the Deep South .C. At Acadia National Park .D. At the Point Lobos State Reserve .14. What's the author's purpose of writing this passage ? A. To introduce some picnic areas in the US .B. To share personal stories about picnics .C. To tell readers some good ways to r

35、elax .D. To offer readers tips for summer holiday .15. Where can we most probably read this passage? A. In a personal dairy .B. In a science report.C. In a travel magazine .D. In a geography textbook .二、阅读七选五(本大题共5小题，共12.5分)As the saying goes, "No man is an island, " We all need to connect

36、 with other people to fully give meaning to our lives . As we grow older, we develop closeness to certain people. (1). A Group of FriendsHaving a group of friends is healthy because you get to grow and learn things together . (2) but your friends will always relate to you because they are going thro

37、ugh the very same things . A good group of friends are the ones who make you a better person .Your Best FriendEven if you belong to a group of friends , there will always be that one person you trust and care for the most. A best friend is that one person who listens to your problems and makes sacri

38、fices for your sake . (2) . This person is someone who will believe in you and stand by you every step of the way .The Bonds That Last(3)_. There are times good friends are separated for years but when they meet again, they feel as close to each other as they used to when they were younge r And even

39、 though they get busy, all it takes is a reunion to rekindle all the happy memories and make new ones in the process.A Good FriendTo be a good friend does not have to mean you have to sacrifice an eye or a limb to prove your loyalty . You do not have superpowers to make all their problems go away. B

40、ut what is great about a good friend is that when you need him or her, they are always willing to be there . (4).A . That is the true value and essence of friendship .B . These are what we call our "friends".C. Friendship is the hardest thing in the world to explain ,D . Friends do not hav

41、e to always be together to remain friends .E. Parents may not fully understand what you are going through ,F. You promise to stay in touch with people , but it doesn't work out .G . He or she is your shoulder to cry on and your defender from your oppressors (压迫者)16.A. AEF. FB. BG. GC. CD. DE17.A

42、. AB. BC. CD. DEEF. FG. G18.A. AB. BC. CD. DEEF. FG. G19.A. AB. BC. CD. DEEF. FG. G20.A. AB. BC. CD. DEEF. FG. G三、完形填空（本大题共15小题，共15.0分）I was getting ready to go to bed when the phone rang. This could not be (21). My mind (2) through the list of family members who might need help , but the voice was

43、hardly (3) "Lindy , this is Lesley , " I don't know Lesley well . We did (22) speak with each other, but to say we were friends was not (23) . Perhaps something really (24) caused her to reach someone she barely knew. (25). she only asked me, "Do you have room for a turkey ? In yo

44、ur freezer ? " We had lots of room in our freezer, and (26), too much, "Sure," I responded, "did your freezer break down ? " "Not (27) , " Lesley replied , and I will explain when I arrive ."Minutes later came a huge freezer truck . Lesley stepped down and exp

45、lained the lease (租 约) of the grocery store her husband serviced had run out and that they had to (28) all the freezers that very night. Thinking it was a (29) to throw away all this good food , they decided to drop off food to anyone she could (30) . Noticing our freezer was pretty empty , Lesley a

46、sked to (31) it up, An hour later, everything finished , I asked her, "When will you come back for all this ? " Lesley laughed , "We don't want it back . It is yours! Thanks for helping us out!""For helping them out ? " We opened our freezer door. Inside were all ex

47、pensive foods we never bought but often (32)_to try . However, our needs were met in an (33) way .21.A. excitingB. goodC. frighteningD. easy22.A. lookedB. fellC. brokeD. raced23.A. familiarB. sweetC. loudD. beautiful24.A. frequentlyB. occasionallyC. alwaysD. hardly25.A. embarrassingB. confusingC. ap

48、propriateD. ordinary26.A. excellentB. attractiveC. gratefulD. awful27.A. InsteadB. ThereforeC. MoreoverD. Meanwhile28.A. in totalB. in a wordC. in factD. as a result29.A. exactlyB. clearlyC. completelyD. seriously30.A. dress upB. emptyC. sellD. throw31.A. shameB. punishmentC. dutyD. right32.A. loveB

49、. catchC. think ofD. recognize33.A. bringB. liftC. useD. fill34.A. volunteeredB. pretendedC. refusedD. longed35.A. ordinaryB. unexpectedC. efficientD. interesting四、语法填空（本大题共1小题，共15.0分）36 . That afternoon, a little girl ran into the middle of the road where the traffic was busy . A truck passed her f

50、or left turn . Unaware of the danger she was (1) , the little girl continued to run in the middle of the road .The traffic lights changed , and more cars drove towards her, which made her situation more (2) ( danger), as she could get hit by many drivers who didn't notice her (2) (stand) there.

51、Suddenly, a man ran to her from across the road However, during this, a car (speed) towards them and almost hit the man. He (4) ( narrow) escaped, and waved at the cars to stop (5) . Once it was clear, he picked up the little girl and carried her away to (6) ( safe) !Subsequently, the man asked the

52、girl for her dad's phone number, and immediately contacted him. The girl , who was 6 years old, went out by herself on that day, X7) (find ) her father without telling her mother . Her "Uncle Superman", surnamed Mei, was (8) assistant policeman. Mei was on his way back to the police st

53、ation after completing a field task when he saw the little girl .The girl's (9) ( parent) expressed their gratitude. Mei said : "When seeing this happen, everyone should help!"五、书面表达(本大题共2小题，共40.0分)37 .假定你是李华，你在中国学习的美国朋友John参加了当地电视台组织的外国留学生"中国古诗词朗诵大赛"，并获得了一等奖.请给他写封邮件，内容包括：1 .

54、祝贺获奖；2 .肯定成绩和努力；3 .约时间在网上交流学习中国古诗的心得.注意：1 .词数80左右；2 .可以适当增加细节，以使行文连贯.参考词汇：中国古诗词朗诵大赛the Chinese Ancient Poetry Recital Contest38.阅读下面短文，根据所给情节进行续写，使之构成一个完整的故事.Proudly reading my words , I glanced around the room , only to find my classmates bearing big smiles on their faces and tears in their eyes .

55、Confused , I glanced toward my stone-faced teacher. Having no choice , I slowly raised the report I had slaved ove r, hoping to hide myself , "What could be causing everyone to act this way ?"Quickly , I flashed back to the day Miss Lancelot gave me the task . This was the fi rst real task

56、 I received in my new school . It seemed simple : go on the Internet and fin d information about a man named George Washington . Since my idea of history came from an ancient teacher in my home country , I had never heard of that name before . As I searched the name of this fellow , it became eviden

57、t that there were two people be aring the same name who looked completely different! One invented hundreds of uses fo r peanuts, while the other led some sort of army across America . I stared at the scree n, wondering which one my teacher meant . I called my grandfather for a golden piec e of advic

58、e: flip (掷) a coin . Heads-the commander, and tails-the peanuts guy. Ah! Tails , my report would be about the great man who invented peanut butter , Geo第5页，共14页rge Washington Carver Weeks later，standing before this unfriendly mass ， I was totally lost Oh well ， Ilowered the paper and sat down at my

59、desk， burning to find out what I had done wron g As a classmate began his report， it all became clear ， "My report is on George Wa shington，the man who started the American Revolution " The whole world becamequiet! How could I know that she meant that George Washington ？Obviously ， my grade was awful Heartbroken but fearless， I decided to turn this around I talked to Miss Lancelot ， but she insisted： No re-dos； no