辽宁省阜新市第二高级中学2021学年高二英语上学期第二次考试试题

1、辽宁省阜新市第二高级中学2019-2020学年高二英语上学期第二次考试试题PAGE PAGE - 23 -辽宁省阜新市第二高级中学2019-2020学年高二英语上学期第二次考试试题第一部分 阅读理解（共两节 满分40分）（共15题 每题2分 共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。ATake a deep breath and drink some water for 15 seconds! This is just one of hundreds of tips you might get if you have the hiccups(打嗝). Hi

2、ccups are so mysterious that we really dont know why they start and why they stop.Everyone has a favorite cure for a case of the hiccups. Some people think that a good scare is necessary to get well. Others eat a teaspoon of sugar. Still others drink a glass of water with a knife in it.An American m

3、an named Jack OLeary claimed (声称) to have hiccupped 160 million times over a period of eight years. He tried 60,000 cures, but none of them worked. Finally he prayed to Saint Jude（圣徒犹大）, the saint of hopeless cases, and his hiccups stopped at once.It took a British engineer eight months to cure his

4、hiccups. People from all over the world wrote him letters with suggestions for getting well. He tried them all, but the hiccups continued. Finally, he drank a secret mixture someone had sent him. By that evening his hiccups were gone.Why did these cures work for these two men? No one really knows. B

5、ut people who have studied many cases of hiccups have an idea. Hiccups usually go away if you believe in the cure.1. If something is mysterious, it is _.A. hard to stop B. easy to hurt C. hard to understand D. easy to take care of 2. Which cure is NOT mentioned in Paragraph 2? A. A good scare. B. A

6、special tool. C. A teaspoon of sugar. D. A glass of water with a knife in it.3. How many times did Jack OLeary claim to have hiccupped over a period of eight years?A. 8. B. 160. C. 60，000. D. 160，000，000. 4. The British engineers hiccups were cured by _.A. taking a spoonful of salt B. taking a deep

7、breathC. drinking a secret mixtureD. drinking some water for 15 seconds5. The passage is mainly about _.A. a British engineers hiccups B. what makes hiccups happenC. Jack OLearys hiccupsD. different ways to stop hiccupBIn different countries around the world, people become adults at different ages.

8、Being an adult means having the right to do certain things such as getting a part-time job, voting（投票）, getting married, or getting a license to drive. It also means accepting the responsibilities that go along with these rights.In many countries, sixteen or eighteen is the age at which a person bec

9、omes an adult. Young men and women at this age can get a part-time job, and begin to receive an income of their own. They no longer have to rely on their parents for money all the time. In many parts of North America, sixteen is also the age when one can get a drivers license; in England, it is seve

10、nteen.There are responsibilities that go along with both of these rights. Getting a part-time job means that you have to pay income tax（税）. Driving a car demands that you follow certain rules such as paying for insurance to drive.Voting is another right that means becoming adults for many young peop

11、le. In the United States, Canada, and the U.K., young people have the right to vote at the age of eighteen. A group of teenagers in Alberta, Canada, want the Canadian voting laws changed. They think that people should be able to vote at the age of sixteen. They argue that if teenagers at sixteen are

12、 old enough to get a part-time job, pay taxes, and drive, they are also old enough to vote in elections（选举）.6. What rights can young people get when they become adults? a part-time job the right to vote income tax a license to drive A. B. C. D. 7. If you want to get a drivers license, you must reach

13、 seventeen in _. A. North America B. Canada C. England D. China8. When you get a part-time job, you must accept the responsibility _. A. to pay income tax B. to get married C. to pay for insurance to drive D. to vote wisely9. In Alberta, some teenagers think people should be able to vote at the age

14、of _. A. sixteen B. seventeen C. eighteen D. nineteen 10. What is the passage mainly about? A. When young people should have children. B. When young people have certain adult rights. C. When young people have to work to earn money. D. How old young people must be in order to vote. CGestures are the

15、silent language of every culture. We point a finger or move another part of the body to show what we want to say. It is important to know the body language of every country or we may be misunderstood. In the US, people greet each other with a handshake in a formal discussion. The handshake must be f

16、irm. If the handshake is weak, it is a sign of weakness or unfriendliness. Friends may place a hand on the others arm or shoulder. Some people, usually women, greet each other with a hug . Space is important to Americans. When two people talk to each other, they usually stand about 2.5 feet away and

17、 at an angle, so they are not facing each other directly. Americans get uncomfortable when a person stands too close. They will move back to have their space. If Americans touch another person by accident, they say, Pardon me. or Excuse me. Americans like to look at the other in the eyes when they a

18、re talking. If you dont do so, it means you are bored, hiding something, or are not interested. When you stare at someone, however, it is not polite. For Americans, thumbs-up means yes, very good or well done. Thumbs-down means the opposite. To call a waiter, one might put up one hand to head level

19、or above. To show you want the check, make a movement with your hands as you are signing a piece of paper. It is all right to point at things but not at people with the hand and index finger(食指). Americans shake their index fingers at children when they scold them and pat them on the head when they

20、admire them. Learning a cultures body language is sometimes confusing(困惑的). If you dont know what to do, the safest thing to do is to smile. 11. When you shake hands with an American, you should _ . A. shake his / her hand firmly B. put your hands on his / her shoulder C. shake his / her hand gently

21、 D. give him / her a hug afterward 12. In the US, people usually _ if you stand too close to them. feel friendly B. get uncomfortable C. keep still D. hit you angrily 13. If you talk with an American friend, its polite to _ . A. stare at him / her B. look at the ground C. look at him / her in the ey

22、es D. look here and there 14. When an American gives you the thumbs-up, he, in fact _ . A. means that you are number one B. wants to please you C. needs to call a waiter D. expresses his satisfaction to you 15. Whats the main idea of this passage? A. People greet each other by shaking hands in Ameri

23、ca. B. Every country has their own gestures. C. Learning a cultures body language is very important and necessary. D. It is all right to point at things but not at people with the hand and index finger. 第二节 （共5题 每题2分 共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。How to Love Your ParentsEven if you t

24、hink that your parents are mean-spirited at times, loving your parents is a normal and fulfilling part of life. You love them for the fact that they created you, raised you, and are in part a source of who you are. Here are some ways to love your parents._16_ A gentle “good morning” and “I love you”

25、 will warm a coldest heart. Remember that they brought you into this world. Without your parents, we might still wander at an unknown corner in an unknown world. Respect them more and cherish these moments. You can use these moments to learn from them when youre off on your own. Its OK to get angry

26、but angry actions dont help you or your parents. Act calmly, cool off, journal about your feelings, or talk to a friend. _17_ Obey their requests. It will make your attitude better and earn you more respect from them. It may seem like you are going through hell when you dont get what you want or you

27、 have to clean. However, you had better remember they keep a roof over your head when its cold, raining, snowing, or too hot. Understand that parents are human beings and make mistakes._ 18_ Since you can forgive your friends, why not forgive your parents? Keep company with them. Do things with your

28、 parents like watching TV, or go somewhere with them. _19:_ Listen to their old stories and learn from them. You will find they are your teachers in this way or another. Some people simply may not be able to love their parents. _20:_ Seek help if you are being abused in any way. Parents do not have

29、a right to harm you. AForgiveness is the key.BTell them you love them every morning.CParents will in turn express their love to you.DAfter this , share your feelings with your parents.E. Anyway, spend as much time with them as you can. F. Please remember parents are as important as friends. G. There

30、 can be realistic reasons for this, family violence for example.第二部分: 英语知识运用（共两节；满分35分）第一节 完形填空 （共20小题；每小题1分，满分20分） 阅读下面短文，从短文后各题所给的四个选项（A、B、C和D）中，选出可以填入空白处的最佳选项。 I spent last summer volunteering at a hospital. It was a gift to 21 so many amazing people and Id like to share one of these moments. One

31、 day，I was called to a room where a(n) 22 woman was staying. Usually I helped with 23 who were ready to leave. Instead，she 24 to go to the gift shop.I got a 25， helped her into it，and headed down to the entrance. When we got there，it wasnt open yet. After a 30-minute 26 ， we entered the gift shop.As

32、 I pushed her around，I could see the 27 in her face as she looked at everything，happy to be out of her room. She 28 some window decorations，and then saw chocolates. She asked me to push her in that 29， and then I helped her 30 all the different chocolate arrangements. 31she decided on three differen

33、t boxes. She told me to write the numbers 1，2，and 3 on the boxes. She 32 that the nurses were taking such good care of her，so she 33 chocolates for each of the three shifts of nurses. As we gave the current shift of nurses their box of chocolate，they 34 offered some to me before taking some themselv

34、es. There were 35 all around. Witnessing the old ladys 36 and getting the opportunity to spend time with someone who got so much joy from life was a 37 in itself. I have so many more stories，and each person made an impact on my life. Ive 38 that health has a way of bringing people together. 39 is a

35、blessing，and being in a place where health is so 40 and appreciated is unlike anything else.21 A .introduce B .meet C .attract D .describe22 A .elderly B .strange C .important D .famous23 A .nurses B .kids C .patients D .parents24 A .pretended B .wanted C .failed D .promised25 A .car B .shopping car

36、t C .wheel chair D .bike26 A .ride B .walk C .drive D .wait27 A .relief B .anxiety C .joy D .puzzle28 A .chose B .made C .used D .received29 A .manner B .case C .direction D .point30 A .prepare for B .make up C .figure out D .look through31 A .Suddenly B .Eventually C .Fortunately D .Actually32 A .e

37、xplained B .declared C .expected D .imagined33 A .exchanged B .designed C .tasted D .bought34 A .in fact B .at a loss C .in turn D .at ease35 A .whispers B .smiles C .shouts D .cheers36 A .kindness B .choice C .decision D .loneliness37 A .lesson B .chance C .gift D .fact38 A .concluded B .imagined C

38、 .predicted D .learned39 A .Health B .Luck C .Virtue D .Praise40 A .tested B .valued C .maintained D .promoted第二部分： 英语知识运用（共两节，满分35分）第二节（共10小题；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。Two businessmen_41_(fly) to Australia to play in a weekend golf match. Their team won and they both receiv

39、ed green jackets._42_their last night in Australia, they stayed up late drinking beer. They were still drunk in the morning, _43_they drove their rented car to the airport. The road was empty. Suddenly, something jumped in front of the car. The driver couldnt stop in time and the car hit it. The men

40、 got out of the car and found a large kangaroo(袋鼠)_44_(lie) on the road. The drunken men began to laugh and decided to take some photos with the “dead” kangaroo. One of the men decided to put the jacket on_45_kangaroo. So they dressed the poor kangaroo in a green jacket. Then they posed with it for

41、some photos. Suddenly, something amazing happened. The kangaroo opened_46_eyes. It was not dead. But it was very_47_(anger). The kangaroo hit the two men and knocked them out. Then it ran_48_.In the kangaroos new green jacket were the car keys, a passport, and the air tickets. Later that day, a motorist phoned the police. “Youre_49_ going to believe this