2019-2020年高二英语上学期期初考试试题.doc

2019-2020年高二英语上学期期初考试试题第I卷（三部分，共100分）第一部分 听力 (共两节，满分30分)第一节 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。1. What are the speakers talking about?A. Their munity. B. Their exercise plan. C. A new club.2. What does the woman ask the man to do?A. Wear warm clothes. B. Stay at home. C. Do exercise.3. Why does the man call the woman?A. To book a table.B. To make an appointment.C. To get a phone number.4. What will the man do first?A. Have some orange juice.B. Do some shopping.C. Go to the bank.5. What is the woman plaining about?A. The mans reports.B. The dirty apartment.C. Her roommate.第二节 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秒钟的作答时间。每段对话或独白读两遍。听下面一段对话，回答第6和第7两个小题。6. When will the man leave China?A. In one month. B. In two weeks. C. Next year.7. Why does the man go to America?A. To look after his mother.B. To improve his English.C. To find a job.听下面一段对话，回答第8至第10三个小题。8. Why is Mr.Smith leaving his position?A. To change a job.B. To travel around the world.C. To move to another country.9. How does the man feel about Mr.Smiths leaving?A. Disappointed. B. Surprised. C. Sad.10. What will the man do on Friday afternoon?A. Plan for a meeting. B. Visit a lawyer. C. Attend a party.听下面一段对话，回答第11至第13三个小题。11. What does the woman want to do?A. Open the windows.B. Check the apartment.C. Have dinner with her family.12. On which floor does the woman live?A. The first. B. The second. C. The third.13. How does the woman sound?A. Nervous. B. Impatient. C. Excited.听下面一段对话，回答第14至第16三个小题。14. What does the woman think of the movie she saw last time?A. Great. B. Just so-so. C. Terrible.15. Who often goes to sing songs in the park?A. The womans mother. B. The womans brother. C. The womans grandma.16. What does the woman want to do tonight?A. Go shopping. B. Go swimming. C. Go to the park.听下面一段独白，回答第17至第20四个小题。17. How many people are there in the speakers family?A. 4. B. 5. C. 6.18. How does the speakers father go to work?A. By car. B. By bus. C. By subway.19. What is the speakers mother probably?A. A teacher. B. A doctor. C. A housewife.20. Where does the speakers brother usually go on Saturday?A. The dance club. B. The basketball club. C. The football club.第二部分 阅读理解（共两节，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，并在答题卡将该选项涂黑。The UK may be small, but its full of amazing tourist attractions. Exciting cities, historic places and stunning countryside, all these attract and delight visitors from around the world. Here are some of the most visited places in the UK.StonehengeStonehenge is prehistoric stone circle and is believed to have been constructed around 3100 BC. No one knows exactly what purpose Stonehenge served. Was it a temple for worship, a burial site or perhaps a huge calendar? How did our ancestors manage to carry the mighty stones from so far away and then, using only the most primitive tools, build this amazing structure? Surrounded by mystery, Stonehenge never fails to impress.Tower of LondonThe Tower of London is located on the Thames River. It is guarded by a special band of Yeomen Warders, known as Beefeaters. The Towers history dates back to the 11th century, and each new monarch(君主) has played a role in its growth and development. It also houses Britains famous crown jewels, a spectacular display of some of the worlds finest gems and workmanship. The Tower is next to Tower Bridge.Tower BridgeTower Bridge is one of Londons most recognizable landmarks and also one of the most famous bridges in the world. Spanning(跨越) the Thames, Tower Bridge was built in 1894 after 50 architects and designers entered a petition to design a new bridge for London. Visitors can view London from the high-level walkways. You can also check the bridge lift schedule which shows times and dates when the bridge will rise for large ships.Chatsworth HouseThe UK is dotted with a huge number of special country houses and castles, but the most beautiful one is Chatsworth House in Derbyshire, home of the Duke & Duchess of Devonshire since 1549. As well as housing one of Europes finest private art collections, the stately home also has a magical 101-acre garden, a farmyard and an adventure playground. The xx movie version of Pride and Prejudice was filmed at Chatsworth. It is believed that Jane Austen based Pemberley on this stunning estate.21. How does the author show the mystery of Stonehenge?A. By telling a story. B. By introducing its history.C. By paring the differences.D. By asking two different questions.22. What can be inferred from Paragraph 4?A. The Tower of London is connected with Tower Bridge.B. Tower Bridge has fixed times for large ships to cross.C. Visitors dont have access to Tower Bridge now.D. Tower Bridge was built several years ago.23. What do we know about Chatsworth House?A. It belonged to the Duke & Duchess of Devonshire.B. It exhibits the finest art collections in the world.C. The movie Pride and Prejudice was first shown there.D. Jane Austen had lived there for many years.BLong-time exposure to air pollution can lead to physical changes in the brain and cause trouble in learning and memory, and even anxiety. This is suggested by the results of new research on mice.While other studies have shown the harmful effects of polluted air in the lungs and heart, this is the first to show the negative effect on the brain.The team of Laura Fonken, Randy Nelson , from the Ohio State University, U.S.A., has spread to the brain a previous line of research which found that fine particulate(微粒) matter floating in the air mainly because of air pollution caused by humans, causes swelling in much of the body, and may be related to high blood pressure problems, and some other diseases.In the research Fonken and his colleagues exposed mice to polluted air for six hours each day, five days a week, over a period of 10 months, almost half the average life length of mice.Polluted air contains fine particles created by cars, factories and natural dust. Fine particles of this kind are tiny, about 2.5 micrometers in diameter, or about one-thirtieth the width of a human hair. These particles can go deep into lungs and other organs.The concentration of this particulate material to which they exposed mice is equal to the concentration at which people can be exposed in some polluted urban areas.After a period of 10 months, the researchers got the animals to have a series of behavioral tests. Both the behavior of mice and the results of neurological(神经的) tests done to them show that those within the polluted air had more problems in learning and memory, and higher levels of anxiety.The results suggest that long-time exposure to polluted air can have measurable negative effects on the human brain and can cause a variety of mental health problems. This could have important consequences for those living and working in polluted urban areas.24. The results of new research on mice first suggest that polluted air mainly does harm to .A. normal organs B. lungs and heartC. mental health D. blood pressure25. The bad effects of tiny particles in polluted air are those EXCEPT .A. high blood pressure problemsB. making human hair thinnerC. different kinds of diseasesD. swelling in much of the body26. From the last sentence we can infer that people living in polluted urban areas .A. are likely to suffer from mental problemsB. can measure the negative effect on themC. show little concern for air pollutionD. can be exposed to polluted air longer27. Which of the following is the best title for the passage?A. Long-time Exposure to Air PollutionB. Evidence and Concern of Air PollutionC. Measurable Effect on Human BrainD. Mental Problems Caused by Air PollutionCHow do you know whether your baby will suit his/her name until he/she is born? Sometimes a baby named Philip will surprise his parents by turning up with the face and personality of a Ryan or a George. Lots of moms and dads allow for this by thinking up several possible names and waiting for the Big Day to make their final decisions.One such mom was Charley, who had thought up three favorite names for her baby: Elana, Amelia and Melody. But when her baby arrived six weeks early, there was only one option.She was not doing so great, explains Charley. So we chose Elana from our list. It means a tree in Hebrew and we thought it would help her grow big and strong. It was obvious she was that person as soon as she was born. Because Charley didnt want to be so unprepared for her next baby, she and her husband dreamed up some possible names. One of their choices, if their unborn baby is a boy, is Isaac MacRae.Isaac means laughter, Charley says. Mac was my grans married name.Like Charley, Cathy and her partner in Manchester only named their daughter Amber Mae after theyd actually met her.We were only really sure of it, finally, on the day, she says. We chose it because Amber means things like precious jewels. In old times it was seen almost as gold. Its got lots of history about it. It also sounds nice. People have heard of it and know how to spell it. Cathy had lots of other reasons for choosing Mae. Amber was born in May, she explains. Also its short for Margaret, which is my middle name and a family name of mine. Its also to do with the May tree and means bright in a few other languages. 28. When do we know whether a baby suits his/ her name or not?A. Three months before birth.B. Six weeks before birth.C. After he or she is born.D. When the middle name and the family name are fixed.29. Why does the author use Charley as an example?A. To say that choosing a babys name is difficult.B. To say that several names should be prepared.C. To say that she was very careless and not ready.D. To say that a babys names should be well kept.30. According to the text, what should be considered when choosing a babys name?a. The babys sex.b. The babys age.c. The names pronunciation.d. The names history.e. The babys habits.f. The names meaning.A. c, d, e, f B. a, b, d, e C. a, c, e, f D. a, c, d, f31. What does the text mainly talk about?A. What a babys best name is.B. When and how to name a baby.C. What a baby should be named after.D. The importance of naming a baby.DHaving a great collection of books at home doesnt really mean that you are a person who has a passion for literature and reading. It can be a family inheritance or it can be just to impress people around you about the fact that you are a cultured person. On the other hand, there are many persons who cannot afford to buy books, because some of them are quite expensive, but they usually go to libraries and spend hours reading something that interests them a lot, or just borrow books to read at home.From my point of view, literature is very important in our lives from several points of view. For example, reading is a means of gaining culture and enriching our knowledge in different areas of activities. It can help us have a great imagination and it makes things easier when it es to making positions on different themes. It gives you the possibility to speak about science even if you dont work in this field, or you can express your opinion about a political aspect, just because you have read something connected to that.Secondly, literature offers us the possibility to enter the world of imagination, and to leave apart the real one for a couple of hours. We e to meet kings and queens many years ago, dream in the world of the rich or imagine how life will be in the future. Sometimes, we identify ourselves with the characters in the stories we read and they can give us some clues to solve our problems and how to react in certain circumstances.To conclude, I would like to say that literature is the perfect means to enrich our culture, to express correctly and have a rich vocabulary, to be able to interfere in conversations in different fields of interest and to really be considered an erudite person.32. The people who are fond of literature are those that _.A. go to libraries on weekendsB. have much interest in readingC. keep many books in their studiesD. buy expensive books in the bookstore33. What can we learn from the third paragraph?A. We can bring kings and queens back to life.B. It is very good for us to stay alone for some hours.C. What we read can be useful in our daily life.D. We can make friends with the people in the stories.34. What does the underlined word erudite in the last paragraph mean?A. Learned. B. Enthusiastic. C. Intelligent. D. Creative.35. What is the authors purpose in writing the text?A. To tell readers an interesting story.B. To explain the true meaning of reading.C. To advise readers to like reading.D. To stress the importance of literature.第二节（共5小题；每小题2分，满分10分）根据短文内容，从短文后的七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。It is never too late to develop great study habits. If you want to improve your grades and school performance, take a look at this list of good habits and start making some changes in your routine.Write down every assignmentThe most logical place to write down your assignments is in a planner, but you might prefer to keep a to-do list in a simple notebook or in your cell phone note pad . 36 However, it is absolutely essential to your success to write down every single assignment.Remember to bring your homework to schoolIt sounds simple enough, but many Fs e from students forgetting to bring a perfectly good paper to school with them. 37 You must get in the habit of putting your homework where it belongs right after you finish it.municate with your teacherEvery successful relationship is built upon clear munication. 38 Mismunication is another one of those factors that can cause bad grades, despite good efforts on your part. 39 Take the time to plan for the perfect study place. Find a place to study that fits your specific personality and learning style. Then stock your study space with school supplies that will help you avoid last-minute emergencies.Prepare yourself for test daysYou know that its important to study for test days, right? What if the room is freezing cold? For many students, that leads to bad choices and bad answers. 40 A. Take care of yourself.B. Establish a study zone at home.C. Does your homework have a home?D. It doesnt really matter what tool you use.E. A student-teacher relationship is no different.F. Plan ahead for heat or cold by layering your clothing.G. Some of your personal habits might be affecting your grades.第三部分 完形填空（共20小题；每小题1.5分，满分30分） 阅读下列短文，从短文后各题所给的四个选项（A、B、C、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。 Money was a constant source of tension and stress when I was growing up. My parents were 41 , well-educated and hard-working, but they lived from paycheck to paycheck. When I was 13, they split up. Then my mum 42 to raise three kids, often relying on free lunch tickets and food stamps. As my mother 43 retirement age, she was filled with 44 over the fact that she hadnt saved enough for her golden retirement years, 45 she often sighed. My father had always been 46 to workwe had always 47 hed work less and spend more time with us 48 . But he is just a workaholic.My parents were trying so hard to make ends meet, so I couldnt bee a 49 on them. As a result, I 50 college and spent the next couple of years drifting from one minimum wage job to another. I 51 my broken-down car, went to work on foot, reduced my 52 by sharing a one-bedroom apartment with three other women, and got free food during Happy Hour at our local bar. I learned to do whatever it took to 53 .One night, while I was working at a donut shop and 54 coffee for a homeless customer, I 55 that I was one paycheck away from being homeless myself. That was my wake-up 56 . Motivated by fear of an uncertain 57 , I opened the Yellow Pages, 58 professional dog trainers and negotiated an unpaid apprenticeship. Less than a year later, I was 59 by a dog trainer, and I loved the work. A couple of years later, I started my own dog-training school, which luckily turned out to be 60 . My efforts paid off.Though I didnt have rich parents to rely on, I discovered the power of asking for what I want. 41.A. cleverB. carefulC. greedyD. powerless42.A. hopedB. struggledC. attemptedD. refused43.A. countedB. imaginedC. mentionedD. approached44.A. curiosityB. disagreementC. anxietyD. happiness45.A. ifB. soC. butD. because46.A. addictedB. similarC. relatedD. familiar47.A. believedB. guessedC. saidD. wished48.A. thoughB. yetC. insteadD. too49.A. dangerB. burdenC. challengeD. threat50.A. dropped out ofB. was admitted intoC. went in D. went through51.A. paid forB. cleaned outC. gave awayD. fixed up52.A. clothesB. dinnerC. weightD. rent53.A. surviveB. workC. playD. pay54.A. buyingB. makingC. tastingD. smelling55.A. recalledB. promisedC. fearedD. realized56.A. signB. hitC. callD. period57.A. futureB. jobC . moodD. family58.A. searchedB. phonedC. invitedD. persuaded59.A. honoredB. remindedC. hiredD. moved60.A. hardB. tiringC. efficient D. successful第四部分 写作（共两节，满分50分） 第一节语法填空（共10小题；每小题1分，满分10分）阅读下面材料，在空白处填入适当内容(不多于3个单词)或括号内单词的正确形式。Hope is what makes ones life move forwardSetting goals for oneself is fine，but they are impossible to reach （61）_ hope. Many people believe that hope is what creates disappointment.（62） _ a sad belief that is! In reality，hope provides one with the ability to see success in ones mind （63） _ the strength needed to be appropriately focused on （64） _ (reach) ones goals.Hope provides one with trust and gives one optimistic spirit. Hope does not create disappointment，but （65） _ （expect） do. For when one expects，one unconsciously narrows ones focusDisappointment （66） _ （create）by causing one to feel pessimistic about failure，（67） _ （patient） with new fears and challenges when ones limited ability to achieve goals goes away pletely. Hope brings ones focus on achieving goals into a（68） _ （broad）view, （69） _ （allow） one to see new fears and challenges and helping one to prepare for （70）_第二节 单词拼写（共10小题；每小题1分，满分10分）71. He doesnt look well off , but you shouldnt judge by his a .72. The (雕像) of Liberty is in New York harbour.73. The idea that you should treat others as you you would like them to treat you is a fine p_ of life.74. Will it be (方便) for you to start work tomorrow?75. Even though the price has been reduced, the builders will still make a p on the sale.76. If you f someone who has done something bad or wrong, you stop being angry with him / her and no longer want to punish him / her.77. He is such a g man hell never be satisfied.78. Yang Li wei, Chinas first (宇航员) is considered to be a national hero.79. F , I caught the train at the last minute.80. People r to the speech in different ways , some got angry , others nodded.第三节 短文改错（共10小题；每小题1分，满分10分）文中共有10处错误，每句中最多有两处。错误涉及一个单词的增加、删除或修改。增加：在缺词处加一个漏字符号（），并在其下面写出该加的词。删除：把多余的词用斜线（/）划掉。